Local journalist Ayush Bhardwaj reported that during the previous Samajwadi Party Government, a mosque was constructed near the site where the Holi fire used to be
held.
Numerous Naga Sadhus residing along the roadsides have also emptied their huts, indicating that within the next week, most remaining Naga Sadhus will also leave the Kumbha Kshetra.
Behaviour of undisciplined devotees not following the rules and paying total disregard to the instructions given by the Government is spoiling the image of India in the world.
President Draupadi Murmu has become the second President of the country to take a dip in the Maha Kumbha. Earlier, in 1954, the first President Dr Rajendra Prasad took a dip in the Maha Kumbha.
The Mahakumbha Mela, which began on 13th January, continues to witness an increasing influx of devotees every day.
The influx is so high that vehicles entering the Kumbha area are moving at a snail’s pace. Devotees are taking several hours to cover even a kilometre.
We will not react to this statement as it is childish. People come to Kumbha Mela from all over the world. Are they all fools ? said Swamiji.
All the saints, mahants, and Mahamandaleshwars present at the ceremony honoured Sadhvi Manju Giri by adorning her with flower garlands.
When Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived at the Triveni Sangam, devotees were already taking a holy dip. No restrictions were imposed on them. Amidst millions gathered at the riverbank, chants of ‘Har Har Gange’ resonated through the air.
Controlling the crowd of devotees considering the past experience of Mouni Amavasya, was a challenge for the Police, but they succeeded in it. All the akhadas followed the time given to them for bathing.