Prayagraj: Crowds of devotees gathered at Triveni Sangam for the last bath on Mahashivratri

Prayagraj: On the last ‘Snan’ of the Maha Kumbh, which fell on the holy day of Maha Shivaratri, devotees from all across the nation flocked to the Triveni Sangam in Prayagraj early on Wednesday morning.

On the last day of Maha Kumbh, drone footage revealed a sea of believers reaching the Triveni Sangam to take a sacred plunge.

Speaking to the media report, one devotee shared how excited she was to see the Maha Kumbh on its last day.

“I can’t put into words how I feel… We were quite excited when we arrived here. Since this is the final day of the Maha Kumbh, we came here. A devotee said, “We are blessed to have Maa Ganga’s blessings.”

January 13 saw the start of the first Amrit Snan of Paush Purnima. On January 14, Makar Sankranti Snan was held, followed by Mauni Amavasya on January 29, Basant Panchami on February 3, Maghi Purnima on February 12, and Maha Shivaratri on February 26.

The biggest Akhada in the Sanyasi tradition, Juna Akhada, Niranjani Akhada, and Ahwan Akhada were among the Akharas that took part in the Maha Kumbh.

The Shahi Snan relies heavily on akharas. Akharas are monastic orders that are part of several sects, such as Udasi, Vaishnava, and Shaiva. The “Mahamandaleshwar” is the chief of each Akhara.

The Prayagraj District government has increased the number of troops and made sure that the railway and airport authorities are better coordinated in order to better handle the large number of pilgrims who are anticipated to arrive at the Maha Kumbh.

In order to provide devotees with a hassle-free experience, Prayagraj District Magistrate Ravindra Kumar Mandar emphasized efforts to effectively manage parking and traffic.

“The last ‘Snan’ of Maha Shivratri is tomorrow. With all of our preparations, we are prepared. On the major ‘Snan’ days, we put in more troops. We coordinate well with airport and railroad officials. To keep traffic under control, we have instructed our police to handle parking spots more effectively. To improve administration, senior authorities are stationed at all intersections and parking lots. The Prayagraj DM said on Tuesday, “We issued a traffic alert this morning.

The great night of Shiva, or Maha Shivaratri, is regarded as fortunate for spiritual development and represents the triumph of knowledge and darkness. It also commemorates the celestial union of Lord Shiva, the demon of destruction, and Parvati, the goddess of beauty, fertility, and love, also called Shakti (power).

Hindu mythology states that a variety of Hindu gods, goddesses, animals, and demons led Lord Shiva to Goddess Parvati’s home on the day of their wedding. The Shiva-Shakti pair is seen as the embodiment of strength, love, and unity. All around India, people celebrate Maha Shivratri, the festival commemorating their holy union, with a great deal of fervor and devotion.

“More than 1.30 crore devotees today and over 63.36 crore devotees so far have taken a holy dip in the Triveni Sangam at Maha Kumbh-2025, Prayagraj, a living symbol of India’s faith and Sanatan’s harmony,” Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath wrote on X on Monday. The human festivity. In this ‘Mahayagna’ of togetherness, we extend our sincere greetings to all the saints and followers who were blessed with the holy benefit of the sacred bath today! “Hail, Mother Ganga!”

On the last day of Maha Kumbh, there was a huge inflow of devotees; therefore, extensive sanitation and sanitary measures were put in place.

With 15,000 sanitation workers taking part in a cleaning blitz across many locations, it has established a new Guinness World Record. On February 27, however, the final outcomes of this record attempt are anticipated to be revealed.

According to a statement from Indian Railway, the railway has made extraordinary preparations for Maha Shivaratri and plans to operate over 350 extra trains from Prayagraj to make it easier for pilgrims to return after the last Amrit Snan of Maha Kumbh 2025 on February 26.

There is an unusual need for transportation as a result of the vast number of devotees from Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Madhya Pradesh, Jharkhand, and West Bengal who have converged at the Sangam.

North Central Railway, North Eastern Railway, and Northern Railway have been instructed to maintain a high level of alertness due to the expected rush. In the past, more than 360 special trains were used on Mouni Amavasya to securely convey over 20 lakh people. Extra rakes have been placed close to Prayagraj for emergency usage as part of a similar arrangement for Maha Shivaratri.

At Prayagraj Junction, railway authorities have put in place an internal mobility strategy that guarantees pilgrims are routed to the appropriate shelters according to their destinations before being taken to their trains. Emergency procedures were triggered in times of congestion, instructing travelers to wait in places like Khusro Bagh before being securely led to boarding platforms.

On the festival of Maha Shivratri, devotees flocked to the Shri Baba Baidyanath Jyotirlinga Mandir in the Deoghar region of Jharkhand. Likewise, followers arrived at the Shiv Murti Temple in Mahipalpur.