Horses worth Rs 1.5 crore deployed to enhance security for Maha Kumbh Mela 2025

Prayagraj: Security precautions are being stepped up as the globe gets ready for the Mahakumbh Mela in 2025. To strengthen security at the Mahakumbh Mela grounds, the Patrolling Police (Mounted Police) have deployed horses valued at Rs 1.5 crore. Five American Warmblood (breed) horses in all have been imported because they are unique in their ability to detect danger at a distance and take immediate defensive response.

Despite the fact that each horse has a market worth of Rs 1.5 crore, they were purchased for the Mahakumbh Mela for Rs 7 lakh apiece. The state and federal governments worked together to source the horses.

“These horses have been brought from the army with the communication between the state and central governments,” said Prem Babu, the reserve inspector of the mounted police. The breed of these horses is American Warmblood. The Equestrian Federation of India (EFI) is linked to a microchip in these horses’ necks. It is able to track down horses. The price of these horses is set by the Defense Ministry.Each of these five horses was purchased for Rs seven lakh.

Notably, the horses are equipped with cutting-edge tracking equipment, and the microchip enables authorities to monitor the animals’ ancestry. Records on up to seven generations of the horses, including the location, year, and even the father’s name, may be accessed by authorities by scanning the chip. Additionally, the horses’ bodies are engraved with their background information: the father’s name is imprinted on the rear thigh, and the animals’ birthplace and year are shown on the front leg.

The camel rides, which run from Qila Ghat to Sangam Nose, are another Mela highlight. The owners of these camels, who are imported from Jaisalmer, Rajasthan, give them endearing names; Ramu, Ghanshyam, and Radheshyam are popular among tourists.

Over 45 crore devotees are anticipated for the celebration of the Mahakumbh, which is being held after a 12-year hiatus. Devotees will assemble at the Sangam, where the Ganga, Yamuna, and Saraswati rivers converge, during the Mahakumbh to take a sacred bath that is said to atone for sins and bring about moksha (freedom).

On February 26, the Mahakumbh will come to an end. On January 14 (Makar Sankranti), January 29 (Mauni Amavasya), and February 3 (Basant Panchami), the Kumbh’s principal bathing ceremonies (Shahi Snan) will be held.