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3 Crore Devotees Take Holy Dip at Magh Mela's Mauni Amavasya

Devotees thronged the Sangam in Prayagraj for a holy dip on the occasion of Mauni Amavasya during the ongoing Magh Mela. Officials reported that over three crore pilgrims had taken the bath by noon, with crowds continuing despite heavy overnight fog. District and divisional authorities confirmed the event is proceeding in an organized manner with all necessary arrangements in place. Devotees from across Uttar Pradesh expressed satisfaction with the facilities and described their experience as wonderful.

Key Points: Magh Mela 2024: Over 3 Crore Devotees at Sangam

  • 3 crore+ holy dips taken
  • Devotees praise arrangements
  • Ritual began at midnight
  • Heavy fog fails to deter crowds
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Magh Mela: Devotees continue to arrive in large numbers to take holy dip at Sangam

Massive turnout at Prayagraj's Magh Mela as over 3 crore devotees take the holy dip on Mauni Amavasya. Officials report smooth arrangements.

"Till 12 PM, more than 3 crore devotees had taken the holy dip... - Manish Kumar Verma"

Prayagraj, January 19

Devotees continue to arrive in large numbers at the Magh Mela Kshetra on Monday, to take a holy dip at Sangam.

Ravi Shukla, a devotee from Deoria, Uttar Pradesh, said that the government has made good arrangements for devotees at the Magh Mela in Prayagraj.

"It was a wonderful experience... Everything went well... yesterday I took a dip in the holy Ganga and today came here... The government has made good arrangements to accommodate the devotees. I didn't face any problems," he said

Aadarsh Shukla echoed the sentiment and said, "The government has taken care of all the arrangements amazingly. It was a very good experience."

The Prayagraj Divisional Commissioner Soumya Agarwal on Sunday said that three crore devotees had already taken a holy dip during the Magh Mela.

"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 the devotees who arrived for a 'snaan' at the Sangam in Prayagraj on the occassion of Mauni Amavasya. During the festival, a helicopter showered flower petals on the large gathering of devotees present on the Ghat for a holy dip during the ongoing Magh Mela.

On this occassion, Prayagraj District Magistrate Manish Kumar Verma stated that the ritual of the holy bath began at 12 midnight. He noted that despite heavy fog throughout the night, devotees continued to arrive in large numbers, and the influx of pilgrims remained strong since morning. He also said that around 3 crore devotees had taken the holy dip by 12 PM.

"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.

"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..." added Verma.

The Prayagraj District Magistrate further stated that the Magh Mela is proceeding in an organised manner, and security officials are deployed across all sectors to ensure safety in the area.

- ANI

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Shreya B
My parents are there this year. They called and said the crowd management is much better compared to previous years. The 'snaan' during Mauni Amavasya is so spiritually significant. Glad the weather was pleasant for all the pilgrims.
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Aman W
While the arrangements seem good, I hope the focus on cleanliness and preventing pollution in the river continues after the Mela is over. It's our duty to keep the Ganga clean for future generations. The administration should ensure proper waste management.
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Vikram M
The faith and dedication of people braving the night fog to take the dip at midnight is truly inspiring. Sangam has a unique energy during Magh Mela. Wish I could have been there this time.
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Priya S
Good to hear positive feedback from devotees. Often we only hear about the chaos. Kudos to the Prayagraj officials and police for managing such a huge crowd safely. The numbers are mind-boggling!
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David E
Visiting the Magh Mela was an unforgettable experience during my trip to India. The scale of devotion is something you have to see to believe. The organization mentioned here is commendable for an event of this size.

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