In view of the anticipated rush at Mahakumbh Mela in Prayagraj for the key bathing day of ‘Mauni Amavasya’ on Wednesday, January 29, the Uttar Pradesh police have issued a traffic advisory, to ensure that residents and devotees have a smooth experience at the world's largest religious congregation.
Mauni Amavasya, also known as Maghi Amavasya, occurs during the new moon and is a significant day for Hindus, which happens to coincide with the Mahakumbh mela this year and will involve a special bathing ritual as well.
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In a post on X, the Uttar Pradesh police stated that they were “committed to ensure a smooth and safe experience for all the devotees.”
January 29 Mahakumbh traffic advisory
- Vehicles will not be allowed in the Mahakumbh area and arrangements have been made for them to avoid any security issue or a stampede-like situation, reported The Indian Express.
- The Mahakumbh area has also been designated a ‘no-VIP zone’ and and even the ‘akharas’ will be allowed to enter based on specific slots allotted to them.
- The Mahakumbh area has also been designated a ‘no-VIP zone’ and and even the ‘akharas’ will be allowed to enter based on specific slots allotted to them.
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- Pontoon bridges will have one-way traffic for ease of movement or they will be closed to ensure safety, the report said.
Mahakumbh Mela Jan 29 parking arrangements:
- Kali-2 parking: Vehicles can be parked from Old GT Road, next to Alopi Devi temple, through Baghambari road, in the temporary police station area near Alopi Devi temple.
- Nagavasuki parking (Bakshi Dam): Arrangements have been made in the parking lot below the Nagavasuki ramp via Hasimpur bridge from Balsan square.
- Baghada parking: From Balsan square, through Hasimpur bridge, descending from Bakshi dam to near the water tank
- Gangeshwar Mahadev parking: From Telierganj, Shivkuti, and Govindpur via Ashtron Square near Gangeshwar Temple.
- Colonelganj Inter College and Muslim Hostel Ground Parking: For devotees coming from Ashok Nagar and Katra area. Plot No. 17 Parking: Via GT Road, Jawahar Square, Harshvardhan Square and Bangar Square.
- ECC Degree College and Jamuna Christian School Parking: This parking area will be open for those coming from the old city via Yamuna Bank Road.
- IERT Ground Parking: This parking space is open for those coming from Mumfordganj via Mazar Square after crossing the IERT Over Bridge.
- CMP Degree College and KP Ground Parking: The parking area will be open for devotees coming from MG Marg.
So far, 14.76 crore pilgrims have taken a holy bath at the Mahakumbh and another 8-9 crore people are expected to come for the amrit snan on Mauni Amavasya.