Pilgrims continue to flock Maha Kumbh, no VIP movements on 3 remaining special bathing dates
The Hindu
Over 2.06 crore devotees took a holy bath at the Maha Kumbh, with improved crowd management and safety measures.
Millions of devotees flocked to the Triveni Sangam and other ghats at the Maha Kumbh to take a dip on Thursday (January 30, 2025) with the Uttar Pradesh government ramping up efforts to ensure crowd management and safety of people a day after the stampede tragedy.
More than 2.06 crore devotees took the holy bath till 8 p.m., according to the state government.
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The crowd pressure was relatively lower Thursday (January 30, 2025) and all bridges were reopened, allowing smoother movement within the mela area, officials said.
With the focus on crowd management after the stampede left at least 30 people dead and 60 injured, the state government said no VIP protocols will be enforced by the administration on the special bathing days of February 3, 12 and 26.
More than 29.64 crore devotees have taken the snan till Thursday (January 30, 2025).
As devotees braved the pre-dawn chill and reduced visibility to proceed towards the ghats for the ritual bath, many others spent sleepless nights waiting for news of their missing loved ones.
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