In Godly Prayagraj, a rain of roses in full bloom

Prayagraj: On the auspicious occasion of the first bathing festival of the Maha Kumbh 2025, held on the day of Poush Purnima Snan (full moon bathing), the Yogi Adityanath government organized a grand flower shower for the devotees at the Sangam Tirth (confluence of the Ganga, Yamuna, and mythical Sarasvati). The flower shower, conducted from helicopters, was a unique spectacle that filled the air with petals during the holy dip.

Flower Shower at All Ghats and Akhadas via Helicopter
Helicopters sprinkled rose petals on devotees at all the ghats and akhadas (ritualistic camps of ascetics) along the banks of the Sangam, where lakhs of devotees gathered to take part in the spiritual dip. The sight of rose petals cascading from the sky overwhelmed the pilgrims, many of whom expressed their reverence and joy by chanting “Jai Shri Ram” in unison, turning the moment into a spiritual celebration.

Meticulous Preparations for Flower Showers on All Bathing Days
The Uttar Pradesh Government’s Department of Horticulture, under the directives of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, had made extensive preparations for this event well in advance. Special arrangements were made for the rose petals, which were sourced and prepared specifically for the occasion. The plan was to ensure that flower showers would be carried out during every significant bathing festival at the Kumbh, which is a series of sacred dips that take place throughout the Maha Kumbh.

On Poush Purnima, the first bathing day, approximately 20 quintals (2000 kilograms) of rose petals were showered on the devotees during their holy dip. The initiative has been part of the Yogi government’s efforts to add grandeur to the Kumbh Mela, enhance the spiritual atmosphere, and show devotion to the pilgrims.

Maha Kumbh’s Security and Surveillance
While the flower shower added to the grandeur of the occasion, it also coincided with rigorous security measures. The police and other security agencies were on high alert, ensuring the safety and smooth flow of the event. Surveillance through aerial monitoring, as well as on-ground policing, ensured that the sacred bathing process and the large crowds were properly managed.

The authorities took extra precautions for crowd management, ensuring that the devotees could peacefully participate in the festival while maintaining law and order. Senior officials from the police and administration were stationed at key points, ensuring that everything ran smoothly during this grand spiritual event.

Plans for Future Bathing Festivals
The Yogi government has planned similar flower showers during every subsequent bathing festival of the Maha Kumbh. The flowers, along with the divine atmosphere, aim to enhance the spiritual experience for the millions who flock to the Kumbh to bathe and purify their souls in the sacred waters.

This majestic gesture of showering petals on devotees has become a symbolic part of the Maha Kumbh, blending spiritual devotion with a modern display of grandeur, further establishing the event as one of the largest and most revered spiritual gatherings in the world.

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