Mahakumbh Nagar: In light of the incidents during Mauni Amavasya, the administration has decided to implement special security measures for the Magh Purnima bathing festival. Scheduled for February 12, this significant bathing event will witness the deployment of paramilitary forces at Sangam and other major ghats along the Ganga. The police and administration have devised a new strategy to ensure the day proceeds smoothly and securely.
Magh Purnima 2025: Robust Security Arrangements
To manage the massive crowd and maintain security, paramilitary forces will be stationed along with personnel from the police and the Provincial Armed Constabulary (PAC). Strict surveillance will be maintained on key roads and major intersections to prevent any inconvenience to devotees. Authorities aim to ensure a seamless and safe experience for all pilgrims.
Magh Purnima 2025: Mandatory Entry Pass for Restricted Access
Special security regulations will be enforced on Magh Purnima, requiring media personnel, officials, and social workers to carry authorized passes to enter the fairgrounds. No vehicle without a valid pass will be permitted entry. This decision was taken during a high-level meeting at the Integrated Control and Command Center of the Mahakumbh Mela Authority.
Special Arrangements for Devotees
To control the crowd, pontoon bridges will be designated exclusively for pedestrian use. The meeting was attended by several senior officials, including ADG Zone Prayagraj Bhanu Bhaskar, Divisional Commissioner Vijay Vishwas Pant, Police Commissioner Tarun Gaba, IG Range Prem Gautam, Mela Officer Vijay Kiran Anand, DIG Mahakumbh Vaibhav Krishna, and SSP Mahakumbh Rajesh Dwivedi.
Authorities are leaving no stone unturned to ensure a safe and organized Magh Purnima bathing festival, emphasizing security, crowd control, and efficient management of the event.
Magh Purnima is a significant Hindu festival observed on the full moon day of the Magh month (January-February). It holds immense spiritual importance, especially in North India, as devotees take holy dips in sacred rivers like the Ganga and Yamuna, believing it purifies sins and grants blessings. The day marks the conclusion of the Magh Snan, a month-long ritual of daily river baths. It is also associated with religious offerings, charity, and worship of Lord Vishnu. Celebrated widely during the Kumbh Mela and Magh Mela, Magh Purnima attracts thousands of pilgrims to major spiritual hubs like Prayagraj and Varanasi.
