Around 6,000 buses have been deployed by the Uttar Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation (UPSRTC) to ferry pilgrims. The administration has also restricted the entry of buses into the city. Makeshift bus stations have been built at all seven entry points of Prayagraj town.The Prayagraj district administration has also advised degree colleges to remain closed to avoid causing inconvenience to college students. All educational institutions, up to class 12, have been ordered to stay closed for three days from January 14 to 16, in view of the large crowds in the city due to Kumbh.
The state government has ensured that massive security arrangements were in place to tackle any kind of untoward situation.
Prayagraj Ardh Kumbh Mela 2019: Important dates, how to reach, where to stay Devotees consider it auspicious to take a dip at the holy confluence of Ganga and Yamuna at the Kumbh Mela. The Mela was included in the list of “Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity" by UNESCO in 2017. Kumbh is regarded as the world's largest religious festival, which sees the participation of sadhus and devotees of all caste and creed. This time around, the Yogi Adityanath-led Uttar Pradesh government has left no stone unturned in ensuring that the Mela, that attracts lakhs of devotees from across the country and the globe, is equipped with modern facilities and security measures. The Kumbh Mela is held every six years, while the Maha Kumbh takes place every 12 years. Hindu devotees from across the world have congregated at the confluence of the Ganges and Yamuna to take the holy dip. Prayagraj: The much-anticipated Kumbh Mela 2019 at Prayagraj (erstwhile Allahabad) commenced on January 15 and will go on till March 4. A pilgrim takes holy dip at 'sangam' during Kumbh Mela | Photo Credit: PTI
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