More than 5.1 million pilgrims and 200 thousand Kalpavasis visit Maha Kumbh
Speaking to Media, Rana said "A Guinness world record is being created here, where 300 sanitation workers are engaged in river cleaning at various locations. We want to send a message to ensure the cleanliness of our rivers and water bodies.
Prayagraj: More than 5.1 million pilgrims and over 200 thousand Kalpavasis visited the ongoing Maha Kumbh Mela on Friday noon being held in Prayagraj, as per official data.The official data further mention that nearly 5.3 million people took a dip in the sacred Triveni Sangam until 12 p.m.(the confluence of Ganga, Yamuna, and mythical Saraswati).
Record-breaking number of pilgrims at the Maha Kumbh
More than 491.4 million devotees have taken a dip in the Triveni Sangam, as per data released on February 13.Meanwhile, more than 400 thousand people travelled through 140 trains on February 14, as per official data released.Earlier today, sanitation workers cleaned the ghats of the sacred Triveni Sangam.
The religious importance of the Kumbh Mela for millions
Visuals from Ram Ghat showed the workers cleaning the rivers with the help of nets.
OSD Kumbh Akansha Rana said that 300 workers who were cleaning the rivers at various locations were creating a Guinness world record.She further stated that the message of the cleanliness drive was to ensure the cleanliness of the rivers and water bodies.
Key ceremonies observed during the Maha Kumbh
Speaking to Media, Rana said "A Guinness world record is being created here, where 300 sanitation workers are engaged in river cleaning at various locations. We want to send a message to ensure the cleanliness of our rivers and water bodies. Tomorrow, we will create a world record in street sweeping, where 15000 sanitation workers will sweep the streets together...
Pilgrims from around the world join the sacred event
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has issued strict directives regarding traffic management at Maha Kumbh, emphasising that officers will be held accountable in case of congestion.
Addressing the environmental impact of such a large gathering
The Chief Minister's Office (CMO) issued a statement saying, "CM Yogi Adityanath has given strict instructions regarding traffic management in Mahakumbh. Senior officers should come on the road themselves. There should be no traffic jams anywhere in Prayagraj Maha Kumbh Nagar, Prayagraj district, Ayodhya Varanasi, and all the surrounding districts. Ensure accountability at every level. Wherever there is a traffic jam, the officers' accountability will be fixed."
