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Mauni Amavasya Sees Millions Take Holy Dip; Special Yamuna Aarti in Delhi

On Mauni Amavasya, a special Yamuna Aarti was organized at the ITO ghat in Delhi with participation from BJP leader Satya Sharma. In Prayagraj, authorities reported over three crore devotees had taken the holy dip at the Sangam during the Magh Mela, with rituals continuing despite foggy conditions. The event featured a helicopter showering flower petals on the gathering of devotees. Officials stated that arrangements were in place to manage the large influx and ensure smooth conduct of the rituals.

Key Points: Mauni Amavasya 2024: Millions Take Holy Dip, Delhi Holds Yamuna Aarti

  • Massive 3 crore+ holy dip at Prayagraj
  • Special Yamuna Aarti in Delhi
  • Flower petals showered via helicopter
  • Rituals continued despite fog
  • Adequate arrangements for devotees
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Delhi: Special Yamuna Aarti held at ITO on Mauni Amavasya

Over 3 crore devotees bathe at Prayagraj's Magh Mela on Mauni Amavasya. Delhi holds special Yamuna Aarti at ITO ghat with BJP leaders.

"Today, on the occasion of Mauni Amavasya, more than 3 crore devotees have already taken the holy dip - Soumya Agarwal"

New Delhi, January 18

On the occasion of Mauni Amavasya, a special Yamuna Aarti was organised at the Yamuna Ghat near ITO in Delhi on Sunday.

BJP leader and Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) Standing Committee Chairperson Satya Sharma, along with other leaders and devotees, participated in the Aarti. The event witnessed devotees gathering to offer prayers to the Yamuna on the auspicious occasion.

Meanwhile, in Prayagraj, Divisional Commissioner Soumya Agarwal said that more than three crore devotees have already taken a holy dip during the ongoing Magh Mela on the occasion of Mauni Amavasya.

"Today, on the occasion of Mauni Amavasya, more than 3 crore devotees have already taken the holy dip... There is a continuous crowd on the ghats... Everything is normal," Agarwal told ANI.

Earlier, flower petals were showered on devotees who arrived at the Sangam in Prayagraj for a holy dip on Mauni Amavasya. As part of the arrangements during the Magh Mela, a helicopter showered flower petals on the large gathering of devotees present at the ghats for the ritual bath.

Prayagraj District Magistrate Manish Kumar Verma said that the ritual of the Mauni Amavasya holy bath began at midnight and continued uninterrupted despite challenging weather conditions.

"The bath on Mauni Amavasya bath started at 12 o'clock at night. The devotees continue to arrive. Although there was a lot of fog at night, devotees still reached in large numbers. The bath has been going on at every ghat since morning....The weather is very pleasant," Verma told ANI.

He further added, "The sunlight is good....Till 12 PM, more than 3 crore devotees had taken the holy dip... The number of devotees arriving has decreased now..."

Authorities said adequate arrangements were in place to manage the large influx of devotees and ensure the smooth conduct of rituals during the auspicious occasion.

- ANI

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Rohit P
3 crore devotees at Prayagraj! That's an incredible number. It shows the unwavering faith of our people. The logistics of managing such a crowd must be a huge task, so kudos to the administration for keeping everything smooth. Jai Ganga Maiya!
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Aman W
While the religious sentiment is important, I can't help but notice the politicians in the photo-op at the Delhi event. These sacred occasions should not be used for political visibility. Let the focus be on devotion and the devotees.
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Sarah B
The image of a helicopter showering flower petals on the devotees is so cinematic and beautiful. It's a wonderful gesture to honor their faith. India's spiritual gatherings are on a scale like nowhere else in the world.
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Vikram M
Mauni Amavasya is such a significant day. Taking a dip in the holy rivers is believed to wash away sins. My grandparents used to travel to Prayagraj every year for this. Reading this brings back those memories. The dedication of people braving the fog is inspiring.
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Kriti O
Good to see events at the Yamuna ghat. We need more such community spiritual activities in our cities. It brings people together. Hope they also had proper facilities like clean changing rooms and security, especially for women devotees.

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