10 crore people are expected to arrive at the Snan...
Till now, the Mahakumbh at Prayagraj has drawn over 13 crore devotees. Now, preparations are going on for the Amrit Snan on Mauni Amavasya, January 29, 2025.
10 crore pilgrims are expected to take a holy dip at Triveni Sangam on this occasion.
Anticipating a huge influx of devotees, the Prayagraj Railway Division has made elaborate special arrangements for the smooth arrival and departure of passengers across all stations in the city.
Around 10 crore people are expected to arrive in Prayagraj for the Amrit Snan of Mauni Amavasya. As per estimates, approximately 1 crore passengers have been arriving daily in the city for the Maha Kumbh, since January 25.
To ensure the safety and smooth flow of such a large number of devotees, the Prayagraj Railway Division has rolled out a special plan along with certain restrictions. These arrangements will be in effect a day before and two days after the Mauni Amavasya bathing festival.
On the day, entry to Prayagraj Junction will be permitted from the city side, through platform number-. The exit will be only from the Civil Lines side, through platform number 6.
Reserved passengers with pre-booked tickets will have a separate entry from the city-side gate which is gate no. 5, while unreserved passengers will enter through direction-wise, color-coded shelters.
Edited By: Tanvi Walia
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