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Flower Petals Showered on Devotees at Sangam on Mauni Amavasya

A helicopter showered flower petals on the large gathering of devotees taking a holy dip at the Sangam in Prayagraj on the occasion of Mauni Amavasya. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath extended a warm welcome and prayers to all devotees and saints at the sacred site. Police reported approximately 50 lakh devotees took the ritual bath between Saturday evening and early Sunday morning, despite thick fog conditions. Authorities have implemented extensive security, crowd management, and traffic control measures to ensure the event proceeds smoothly.

Key Points: Mauni Amavasya: Flower Petals Showered on Devotees at Sangam

  • Helicopter showered petals
  • CM Yogi Adityanath extended greetings
  • 50 lakh devotees took holy dip
  • Security strengthened amid heavy fog
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UP: Flower petals showered on devotees at Sangam on Mauni Amavasya

Helicopter showers flower petals on devotees at Sangam for Mauni Amavasya holy dip. CM Yogi Adityanath extends greetings as 50 lakh devotees gather.

"Proper security arrangements have been made...Devotees are coming in large numbers to take a holy dip. - Jogendra Kumar"

Prayagraj, January 18

Flower petals were showered on the devotees who arrived for a 'snaan' at the Sangam in Prayagraj on the occassion of Mauni Amavasya.

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

Earlier, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath extended greetings on the occasion of Mauni Amavasya, wishing "new energy, enthusiasm, and resolve."

In a post on X, the Chief Minister extended a welcome to the devotees who arrived at Sangam for the holy dip on the occasion.

"On the sacred occasion of the great festival of faith, Mauni Amavasya, a heartfelt welcome to all the revered Akharas, Dharmacharyas, saints, sadhaks, kalpavasis, and devotees who have graced the holy Sangam for the sacred bath," he wrote in the post.

Furthermore, the Chief Minister wished positivity and determination to all.

"By the grace of Mother Ganga, the bestower of liberation, and Lord Surya, may all the heartfelt wishes of everyone be fulfilled, may new energy, new enthusiasm, and new resolve awaken in life--this is my prayer....Har Har Gange!" he added.

Meanwhile, security arrangements have been strengthened at the Sangam Ghat in Prayagraj as a large number of devotees gathered to take a holy dip on the occasion of Mauni Amavasya during the early hours on Sunday.

According to police authorities, approximately 50 lakh devotees took the holy dip at the Sangam between 6 pm yesterday and 4 am today.

The ritual bath began at midnight amid heavy footfall at the ghats.

Speaking to ANI, Prayagraj Police Commissioner Jogendra Kumar said that despite thick fog in the region, devotees from several areas continued to arrive in large numbers.

He said, "...Proper security arrangements have been made...Devotees are coming in large numbers to take a holy dip. There has been thick fog since midnight, despite the fact that we are witnessing heavy footfall." Officials said that crowd management measures, traffic control plans, and continuous monitoring are in place to ensure the smooth flow of devotees throughout the day.

Devotees expressed satisfaction with the arrangements at the Sangam. One devotee told ANI, "I am feeling very good after taking a holy dip. Proper arrangements have been made here."

- ANI

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Sarah B
While the visuals are stunning, I can't help but think about the cost of such helicopter arrangements. Could those funds have been better used for improving permanent facilities or sanitation at the ghats for the devotees? Just a thought.
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Priya S
50 lakh devotees! That's an incredible number. Managing such a massive crowd safely, especially in thick fog, is a huge task. Kudos to the police and administration for the arrangements. Feeling proud of our traditions and the scale at which they are observed.
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Vikram M
The faith and dedication of people braving the cold and fog for a holy dip is truly inspiring. Mauni Amavasya at Sangam is a unique spiritual experience. May everyone's wishes be fulfilled.
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Rohit P
Good to see the CM actively involved and greeting devotees. It shows the importance the government is giving to our religious festivals. The security and crowd management efforts are also commendable. Jai Ganga Maiya!
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Kavya N
My grandparents are there for the Kalpavas this year. They called and said the atmosphere is electric and the arrangements are very good. The flower petal shower was a surprise highlight for them! Feeling connected from afar. ❤️

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