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Yogi Adityanath Launches Magh Mela App, Stresses Unity at Ramanandacharya Event

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath visited Prayagraj to review preparations for the annual Magh Mela pilgrimage. He launched a dedicated service app to provide digital guidance to the millions of expected devotees. During his visit, the CM performed religious rituals, including taking a dip at the Triveni Sangam and offering prayers at the Lete Hanuman Ji temple. He also addressed a gathering on the 726th birth anniversary of Ramanandacharya, highlighting the saint's message of social unity.

Key Points: UP CM Yogi Adityanath Launches Magh Mela Service App in Prayagraj

  • Launched Magh Mela service app for pilgrims
  • Took holy dip at Triveni Sangam
  • Attended Ramanandacharya's 726th birth anniversary
  • Reviewed preparations with officials
  • Emphasized community unity and social harmony
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UP CM Yogi Adityanath holds review meeting in Prayagaraj, launches Magh Mela service app

UP CM Yogi Adityanath reviews Magh Mela prep, launches pilgrim app, takes holy dip at Sangam, and addresses Ramanandacharya anniversary.

"700 years ago, Jagadguru Ramanandacharya Bhagwan had called for unity among all communities. - Yogi Adityanath"

Prayagraj, January 10

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Saturday held a review meeting with officials and public representatives in Prayagraj on the ongoing Magh Mela.

CM Yogi Adityanath also inaugurated the Magh Mela service app to provide digital guidance for pilgrims in Prayagraj.

The Uttar Pradesh CM arrived in Prayagraj on Saturday to review preparations for Magh Mela. His visit was also marked by spiritual activities, as he took a dip at the Triveni Sangam.

Yogi Adityanath also offered prayers at the Lete Hanuman Ji temple. He also fed cows on the temple premises.

Yogi Adityanath also attended a programme organised on the occasion of the 726th birth anniversary of Ramanandacharya, where he called for unity among all communities.

"700 years ago, Jagadguru Ramanandacharya Bhagwan had called for unity among all communities. He said that every person had the right to take refuge in God. He took disciples of different castes to unite the society," he said.

The Magh Mela of Prayagraj (Uttar Pradesh), which takes place at the divine Triveni Sangam, the place of confluence of the sacred rivers Ganga, Yamuna, and the legendary Saraswati, is one of the largest pilgrimages in India.

The pilgrimage is named after the Hindu month of Magh, which typically falls in January-February.

The Prayag Magh Mela is a 45-day pilgrimage that begins on Paush Purnima (the full moon day of the month of Paush) and ends on Mahashivaratri, spanning the entire month of Magh.

The mela commences on the full moon day of Paush with the snan (ritual dip). Over the course of the fair, there are a total of six ritual snans, viz. on Paush Purnima, Makar Sankranti (beginning of Magh), Shattila Ekadashi (day of the waning of moon- Krishna Pakhsa- in the month of Magh), Mauni Amavasya (the no moon day of Magh when people take vow of silence), Basant Panchami (also called Magha Shukla Panchami, the fifth day of the waxing phase of moon in Magh), Achala Saptami (seventh day of waxing phase of moon in Magh, celebrated as the birthday of Lord Surya), Jaya Ekadashi (the day of fasting observed on the eleventh day of the waxing phase of moon in Magh) and Magh Purnima (the full moon day in Magh).

The annual Magh Mela transforms into the Kumbh Mela every sixth year at Prayagraj, and into the Maha Kumbh Mela every twelfth year, drawing millions of devout pilgrims to the grand event.

- ANI

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Priya S
It's heartening to see the CM participating in the rituals himself – taking a dip at Sangam and feeding cows. It shows respect for the faith of millions. His message of unity from Ramanandacharya's teachings is also very timely and needed.
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Vikram M
The focus should remain on flawless execution. An app is good, but the real test is on-ground facilities: clean toilets, safe drinking water, crowd management, and security. Hope the review meeting addressed these practical concerns thoroughly.
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Rohit P
Jai Shri Ram! 🙏 The Magh Mela is the soul of our Sanatan Dharma. Seeing our leaders actively ensure its smooth conduct gives us confidence. The spiritual significance of the six snans described here is immense. Feeling blessed just reading about it.
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Sarah B
As someone who visited the Kumbh Mela as a tourist, the scale is unimaginable. A dedicated app for services is a fantastic initiative that will benefit everyone. It's impressive to see such a large-scale event getting a digital upgrade.
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Nikhil C
While the app is a welcome step, I hope it is available in multiple Indian languages and is lightweight for easy use in areas with patchy network. The real tribute to saints like Ramanandacharya is ensuring every pilgrim, regardless of background, has a safe and dignified experience.

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