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– So far, a record 63.36 crore people from all walks of life have taken the holy dip at Prayagraj’s Triveni Sangam, the confluence of the Ganga, Yamuna, and the mythical Saraswati rivers.
– Extensive arrangements have been made for today’s dip, which will begin before dawn and mark the conclusion of the festival that occurs every 12 years.
– Since Monday, crowds have been steadily increasing at the festival grounds for the final “Amrit Snan” (immersion bath), scheduled to take place in the early hours.
– The government has implemented comprehensive measures, including efficient crowd management, improved sanitation, and adequate medical facilities.
– These efforts are supported by detailed arrangements for security, transportation, and emergency response systems.
– The heightened focus on arrangements follows the January 26 stampede during Mauni Amavasya, which resulted in over 30 deaths and more than 60 injuries.
– The incident triggered a major political controversy, with leaders from both the Opposition and the BJP engaging in heated exchanges.
– While the Opposition repeatedly criticized the government, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath accused them of disrespecting religion and culture. Prime Minister Modi described their actions as reflecting a “slave mentality.”
– Another significant controversy arose from reports suggesting that the water at the Sangam contained fecal coliform bacteria and was unsafe for bathing. Yogi Adityanath dismissed these claims, accusing critics of spreading misinformation.
– The Kumbh Mela, first mentioned in the Rig Veda, the oldest Hindu scripture, refers to a pitcher. According to legend, drops of “amrit,” the nectar of immortality, spilled at various locations when gods and demons churned the cosmic ocean. Bathing in the rivers at these sacred sites during specific astrological alignments is believed to cleanse one of all sins.
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