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Pilgrims describe feeling a soothing breeze of peace shrouding them as they take 'snan' (sacred dip) in the confluence of the three holy rivers -- Ganga, Yamuna, and Saraswati.
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Over 15,000 sanitation workers will conduct a synchronised cleanliness drive across four zones in Prayagraj
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Over half of India's 110 crore Sanatan followers have bathed in the holy confluence, and this number is expected to surpass 65 crore by the final ‘amrit snan' on February 26, an official statement said
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Devotees from across India and the world are arriving in large numbers to participate in this religious event
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To avoid traffic chaos, designated parking lots have been marked for public and private vehicles so that the devotees face no trouble in reaching the bathing ghats on foot
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Murmu visited the Maha Kumbh Mela and took a holy dip at the Triveni Sangam
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Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath is accompanying the Prime Minister at the Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj
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To prevent overcrowding at the Triveni ghats, additional police forces have been deployed and barricades have been increased
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The emphasis on 'zero error' assumes significance in wake of a deadly stampede that claimed at least 30 lives during previous snan on January 29. At least 60 got injured in the tragic incident
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The ambassadors of various countries and their families appreciated the Indian culture and spirituality and hailed the arrangements made at this huge spiritual and religious event.
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The Vice-President is likely to reach Prayagraj around 2:15 p.m.
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Countries participating in the Maha Kumbh include the United States, Brazil, South Africa, France, Russia, Switzerland, Japan, New Zealand, Germany, Nepal, and Canada
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Following the tragedy, the state government decided on five key changes which have been put into effect by the administration.
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So far, nearly 20 crore people have taken holy dip in the sacred waters of the Sangam — the confluence of the Ganga, Yamuna and Saraswati, says the Uttar Pradesh government
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The festival, celebrated with immense devotion and enthusiasm, began on January 13 with the 'Pavitra Snan' and will conclude on February 26, Maha Shivratri.
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The Union Home Minister terms the religious event as a unique symbol of Sanatan culture's philosophy
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The large turnout, expected to rise further, has been smoothly managed due to improved infrastructure and robust security measures.
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Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath will accompany the Home Minister during this significant event.
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The event will kick off with the slogan "Mera Booth Sabse Majboot" (My Booth is the Strongest).
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In a post on social media platform X, the official social media handle of the President said, "Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath ji met President Smt. Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan and invited her to attend the upcoming Maha Kumbh 2025."