Prayagraj: Sadhus of Mahanirvani Akhara entered the Maha Kumbh camp playing Damru and chanting the name of Mahadev

Prayagraj: As the much awaited Mahakumbh Mela approaches, Prayagraj is a time of intense spiritual devotion. Wearing saffron and coated in ashes, sadhus from the Mahanirvani Akhara made their way into the Mahakumbh camp while singing the name of Mahadev and banging a tiny two-headed drum called the Damaru. There were a few sadhus on horseback.

In the meanwhile, police officers with garlands greeted the saints of Atal Akhara as they arrived at the Mahakumbh camp in a magnificent procession. Wearing garlands, riding horses, thumping drums, and submerged in ashes, they made their way into the camp area. Additionally, a few seers were seen carrying the Akhara’s flags.

The biggest Akhada in the Sanyasi tradition, Juna Akhada, Niranjani Akhada, and Ahwan Akhada are among the main akhadas whose seers have already reached the campground.

“Everyone should come to the Kumbh Mela to witness the unity of the people gathered here and try to promote and establish similar unity in their own countries,” said Vishwasanand Saraswati, Acharya of Atal Akhada.

Great preparations have been made for this year’s Mahakumbh Mela, according to spiritual leader Jagadguru Narendracharyaji Maharaj, who attended the 2019 event.

“Our esteemed Chief Minister Yogi Ji has made wonderful preparations, and we are really satisfied with him. There are several differences between the preparations at the Kumbh today and when I visited in 2019. “The chief minister now has my blessings,” Narendracharyaji Maharaj told the media report.

Keshav Prasad Maurya, the Deputy Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, said that all Mahakumbh preparations were finished and invited everyone to Prayagraj to see the magnificent Kumbh.

‘Atithi Devo Bhava’ is a duty Prayagraj is ready to fulfill. In every part of Prayagraj, we have prepared. Along with Chief Minister Yogi, Prime Minister Modi has also visited Prayagraj. Everyone’s responsibilities rise in such a circumstance. “I invite everyone to witness the magnificent and divine Kumbh of Prayagraj,” Deputy Chief Minister Maurya told the media report.

Prayagraj is ready for the Mahakumbh and anticipates more than 45 crore devotees to come, according to Uttar Pradesh Minister JPS Rathore.

“Everything in Prayagraj has been ready to welcome visitors to the Mahakumbh. The Kumbh has been set up and outfitted with technology this time. Over 45 crore pilgrims are anticipated to attend the Maha Kumbh. Speaking to the saints and sages, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath dubbed the “Shahi Snan” “Amrit Snan.” Numerous sages and saints will visit. “Seeing them will be a blessing for all of us,” Rathore told the media report.
Held once in 12 years, the Mahakumbh is set to take place in Prayagraj from January 13 to February 26.

On January 14th (Makar Sankranti), January 29th (Mauni Amavasya), and February 3rd (Basant Panchami), the principal bathing ceremonies, called Shahi Snan (royal baths), will be held.

The Uttar Pradesh Police have placed 2,700 AI-enabled cameras and used underwater drones to improve security during the Mahakumbh Mela.

PAC East Zone Inspector-General of Police (IG) Prayagraj, Rajeev Narain Mishra “Efforts have been made to use all the new technology available to ensure the smooth conduct of this Maha Kumbh,” he said in an interview with the media report. Today, December 25, an underwater drone was tested in this sequence. It will be used by PAC and the police. This kind of drone can recognize an item or person underwater. We are free to utilize it whenever we need to. We are always setting up various forms of underwater monitoring.

“Our projects that were being operated in the city regarding Maha Kumbh 2025 have been digitized,” Additional Mela Adhikari Vivek Chaturvedi told the media report. AI has been employed this time. Approximately 2,700 AI-enabled cameras are being deployed.

Over the course of 45 days, the Uttar Pradesh Culture Department will erect 20 miniature stages at strategic points around Prayagraj to provide visitors, pilgrims, and residents a chance to experience the nation’s rich cultural legacy. On these stages, folk dances from different Indian states will be presented.