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Maha Kumbh

Amit Shah taking a holy dip at the Sangam in Maha Kumbh Mela | Photo courtesy: Screen-grab from X post

Amit Shah takes holy dip at Sangam in Maha Kumbh Mela

India Blooms News Service | @indiablooms | Jan 27, 2025, at 02:22 pm

Prayagraj/IBNS: Union home minister Amit Shah on Monday took a holy dip at Sangam in Maha Kumbh Mela in Uttar Pradesh's Prayagraj.

Shah took a dip and performed the rituals in holy water along with several saints.

The home minister was accompanied by chief minister Yogi Adityanath, who is also a Hindu monk.

#WATCH | #MahaKumbh2025 | Union Home Minister Amit Shah takes a holy dip at Triveni Sangam in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh. pic.twitter.com/TH2MFFgwA5
— ANI (@ANI) January 27, 2025

The Maha Kumbh began on January 13. It will continue till February 26.

On last Friday and Saturday, over one and a quarter crore devotees bathed at Sangam.

The crowd is expected to swell significantly, with an estimated 10 crore devotees anticipated to take a dip on the day of Mauni Amavasya. To ensure a seamless experience for the devotees, the fair administration and Kumbh police have implemented extensive preparations.

#WATCH | Union Home Minister Amit Shah along with his wife Sonal Shah, in the presence of several saints, offers prayers at #Mahakumbh2025 in Prayagraj pic.twitter.com/gDPP86XrOf
— ANI (@ANI) January 27, 2025

To maintain order and ensure smooth movement, the entire fair area has been declared a no-vehicle zone. Rapid progress is being made to install barricades along the banks of the Sangam to manage the crowd effectively.

Special arrangements have been made across all sectors and zones to facilitate the movement of devotees. No special protocol will be applicable during the Amrit Snan festival to prioritize public convenience.

#AmitShah #Sangam #MahaKumbhMela #HolyDip #UttarPradesh #Prayagraj

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