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UP ATS on High Alert as 10 Lakh Devotees Take Mahashivratri Dip in Prayagraj

The Uttar Pradesh Anti-Terrorist Squad is on high alert with mobile squads monitoring the massive crowds for the final holy dip of the Magh Mela on Mahashivratri. Over 10 lakh devotees have already taken the sacred bath at the Triveni Sangam in Prayagraj. The administration has deployed high-tech surveillance, including AI-enabled cameras and drones, to manage the pilgrimage's security. The 45-day annual event concludes with this significant congregation on the last 'snan parv'.

Key Points: High Security for Mahashivratri Holy Dip at Prayagraj Magh Mela

  • 10 lakh devotees take holy dip
  • UP ATS mobile squads on high alert
  • AI cameras & drones deployed for surveillance
  • 45-day Magh Mela concludes
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Prayagraj: UP ATS mobile squads on high alert as lakhs take holy dip on Mahashivratri

UP ATS deploys mobile squads & AI surveillance for lakhs of devotees at Prayagraj's Magh Mela on Mahashivratri. Get the latest updates.

"Today is the last 'snan parv'... devotees are coming in large numbers... - Rishi Raj, Magh Mela Officer"

Prayagraj, February 15

The Uttar Pradesh administration implemented high-security measures on Sunday, with Uttar Pradesh Anti-Terrorist Squad monitoring the Prayagraj Magh Mela as devotees arrive in large numbers on the last 'snan parv' to take a holy dip on Maha Shivratri 2026.

Magh Mela officer Rishi Raj said, "Today is the last 'snan parv' of the Magh Mela, and devotees are coming in large numbers to take a holy dip on the occasion of #Mahashivratri2026...10 lakh devotees have already taken a holy dip so far...The administration has made proper arrangements..."

Meanwhile, yesterday CM Yogi also extended warm wishes on the occasion of Mahashivratri and said, "I extend my best wishes to every block and all the people on Shivratri tomorrow. I thank Block Chief Brijesh Ji for developing this block with 1.25 lakh crore rupees. Now you can reach Lucknow from Jungle Kaudiya in 3 hours."

Earlier in January Devotees gathered in large numbers at Sangam in Prayagraj during the annual Magh Mela to take a holy dip on the occasion of Basant Panchami.

Prayagraj Additional Police Commissioner Ajay Pal Sharma announced that high-tech surveillance, including AI-enabled cameras and drones, was deployed to monitor the massive crowds expected for the holy dip on the occasion. The specialised monitoring system aims to manage the movement of lakhs of pilgrims arriving at the Triveni Sangam for the Magh Mela 2026. On the occasion of Basant Panchami, devotees continued to arrive in large numbers at the Magh Mela held in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh.

Magh Mela is a 45-day annual Hindu pilgrimage that runs from January 3 to February 15 2026, centred on the holy Triveni Sangam (Ganga, Yamuna, Saraswati). As a significant event, it includes holy dips, held from Paush Purnima to Mahashivaratri and featuring massive congregations.

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, the helicopter showered flower petals on the large gathering of devotees present on the Ghat for a holy dip during the ongoing Magh Mela.

- ANI

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Priya S
The scale is always mind-boggling. 10 lakh devotees already! My parents are there today. They said the arrangements for water, sanitation, and crowd management are much better this year compared to previous Melas. A positive step.
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Rohit P
While security is important, I hope the focus on ATS and high-tech surveillance doesn't make the devotees feel like they're in a fortress. The Mela is about faith and peace. The balance is key.
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Sarah B
Visiting from the US, and the organization of such a massive event is truly impressive. The logistics must be a nightmare. The flower petals shower from the helicopter sounds like a beautiful gesture for the devotees.
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Karthik V
Har Har Mahadev! 🚩 Taking a dip at Sangam on Mahashivratri is a dream for every Shiva bhakt. Glad the authorities are ensuring it's safe. The CM's message about connectivity is also good - better roads help pilgrims travel easier.
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Nisha Z
I appreciate the security, but I do wish some of this focus and investment would also go towards keeping the Ganga clean. The holy dip has more meaning if the water is pure. That's my respectful criticism.

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