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: 🌱 Akshayavat — Prayagraj ka Eternal Banyan! 🌟 Mythology aur reality ka sangam janiye! Kya aapne Prayagraj ke Akshayavat ka anubhav kiya hai? Comments mein apne thoughts zaroor batayein!

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Highlights from a Divine Visit to Prayagraj — Colonel Rajyavardhan Rathore 🙏✨

Colonel Rajyavardhan Rathore’s visit to Prayagraj, the sacred confluence of the Ganga, Yamuna, and Saraswati rivers, was a spiritually enriching experience. Known for its deep cultural and spiritual significance, Prayagraj has been the center of India’s Sanatan heritage, wisdom, and devotion for centuries.

During his visit, Col. Rathore offered prayers, engaged in spiritual discourse, and paid homage to saints and devotees, reflecting his deep reverence for Indian traditions and values.

🌊 Key Moments from the Visit

1️⃣ Holy Dip at Triveni Sangam

✅ Col. Rathore performed a ritual bath (Snan) at the Triveni Sangam, a sacred tradition believed to cleanse the soul and bring divine blessings. ✅ He expressed his gratitude for India’s rich spiritual legacy and prayed for the prosperity of the nation.

2️⃣ Visit to Ancient Temples & Akharas

✅ Offered prayers at Shri Bade Hanuman Ji Mandir and Akshayavat, a sacred, eternal fig tree believed to be blessed with divine energy. ✅ Interacted with spiritual leaders, saints, and devotees, discussing the importance of faith, discipline, and service to the nation.

3️⃣ Tribute to Kumbh Mela Legacy

✅ Acknowledged Prayagraj’s legacy as the host of the grand Kumbh Mela, the world’s largest spiritual gathering. ✅ Stressed the importance of preserving and promoting India’s cultural heritage globally.

4️⃣ Reflections on Sanatan Dharma & National Pride

✅ Col. Rathore emphasized that Sanatan Dharma’s teachings of duty, righteousness, and unity are the foundation of a strong and self-reliant Bharat. ✅ Highlighted how faith and culture strengthen national identity and social harmony.

💬 Col. Rajyavardhan Rathore’s Message

“Prayagraj is not just a place; it is an emotion, a beacon of India’s spiritual strength. The divine waters of the Sangam remind us of our sacred duties toward our faith, society, and nation. May we continue to draw inspiration from our glorious heritage and build a stronger Bharat rooted in its values.” 🙏🇮🇳

✨ A Journey of Faith and Inspiration

Col. Rajyavardhan Rathore’s visit to Prayagraj was a profound experience, bridging devotion, tradition, and patriotism. As a leader and a devoted patriot, he continues to inspire people by embracing India’s cultural roots while steering the nation toward progress.

🚩 “Sanatan values guide our path, and Bharat’s heritage is our greatest treasure!” 🚀🇮🇳

🙏 Har Har Gange! Jai Hind! ✨

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Maha Kumbh: President Droupadi Murmu takes holy dip at Sangam, watch

Maha Kumbh Nagar (UP): President Droupadi Murmu Monday visited the Maha Kumbh Mela and took a holy dip at the Triveni Sangam. She will also offer prayers at the Akshayavat and Bade Hanuman Temple, with Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath accompanying her. Governor Anandiben Patel and Chief Minister Adityanath earlier received the President on her arrival in Prayagraj, officials said. Maha Kumbh, which…

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 City Where Emotions and Sanctity meets to Peace

Allahabad, also known as Prayagraj today, is a city in central Uttar Pradesh. It is the home where three rivers merge into one Ganga, Yamuna, and Saraswati the Triveni Sangam. This city is where emotions and sanctity meet peace. Many people come here to take a holy dip in the Sangam and many come to give the souls of their loved ones in the form of Asthi Visarjan. People come with a lot of emotions and a heavy heart, the taxi service in Allahabad promises to be with you in this overwhelmingly emotional journey with its pocket-friendly prices with a variety of fleets.

Ganga Darshan And Asthi Visarjan

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Famous and Vintage Food Joints

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Allahabad Famous Churmura Corner for Puffed Rice with Vegetables and Spices

Higgins is a colonial-era restaurant famous for fish, chips, tikka, steaks, etc.

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Unveiling the Spiritual Essence: Varanasi, Ayodhya, Prayagraj Tour with Unlimited India

India, a land of diverse cultures and spiritual richness, beckons travelers seeking an immersive experience in its sacred heritage. Unlimited India invites you on a soul-stirring journey with the Varanasi, Ayodhya, Prayagraj Tour, where every step resonates with centuries-old traditions and profound spirituality. In this blog, we unravel the spiritual tapestry of these three iconic cities and why Unlimited India is your key to unlocking a transformative travel experience.

Varanasi: The City of Spiritual Illumination

Ganges River Ghats:

Varanasi, situated along the banks of the sacred Ganges River, is synonymous with its ghats – a series of steps leading down to the river. Unlimited India ensures your tour includes a mesmerizing boat ride along the Ganges, allowing you to witness the spiritual rituals, ceremonies, and the ethereal Ganga Aarti that unfolds as the sun sets.

Kashi Vishwanath Temple:

Explore the revered Kashi Vishwanath Temple, dedicated to Lord Shiva. As one of the holiest Hindu temples, it is an epitome of architectural grandeur and spiritual significance. Our tour provides insights into the temple's history and allows you to witness the divine rituals performed with unwavering devotion.

Sarnath Excursion:

Venture to Sarnath, where Lord Buddha delivered his first sermon after attaining enlightenment. The Dhamek Stupa and the Ashoka Pillar stand as testaments to Sarnath's historical and spiritual importance. Unlimited India ensures a comprehensive exploration of this sacred site.

Ayodhya: The Birthplace of Lord Rama

Ram Janmabhoomi:

Ayodhya holds deep significance as the birthplace of Lord Rama. Unlimited India's tour includes a visit to the Ram Janmabhoomi, the revered site believed to be the birthplace of Lord Rama. Explore the Ram Janmabhoomi complex, which includes the Ram Lalla temple.

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Sita Ki Rasoi:

Ayodhya is also home to Sita Ki Rasoi, a temple believed to be the kitchen of Goddess Sita. Explore the intricately designed temple and delve into the mythological significance of this sacred site.

Prayagraj: The Confluence of Sacred Rivers

Triveni Sangam:

Prayagraj, formerly known as Allahabad, is renowned for the Triveni Sangam – the confluence of the Ganges, Yamuna, and the mythical Saraswati rivers. Unlimited India ensures your tour includes a boat ride to this sacred junction, where devotees gather to perform rituals and seek spiritual blessings.

Kumbh Mela Grounds:

Explore the vast grounds that host the Kumbh Mela, the largest gathering of pilgrims in the world. Witness the spiritual fervor and the diverse traditions as you walk through the Kumbh Mela area.

Allahabad Fort:

Visit the historic Allahabad Fort, a Mughal architectural marvel situated on the banks of the Yamuna River. The fort houses the grand Akshayavat tree and the iconic Patalpuri Temple.

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Akshayavat In Gaya

Akshayavat in Gaya is a sacred fig tree and an important teerth. As per Mahabharata this teerth is located in Gaya. The significance of Akshayavat is narrated by Pulastya Rishi to Yudhshtira while talking about important sacred places in the world. It is believed that taking holy dip in the Phalgu River here helps in attaining moksha. It is believed that Shiva, Skanda and Goddess Bhadrakali used…

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5 Crore People Took Bath On Mauni AmaVasya on a single day ( Ama means We and Vasya means to Live ogether so together it means Live Together )

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Mauni Amavasya: Sangam turns into biggest confluence of human faith as 5 cr devotees take dip

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llahabad officially known as Prayagraj, and also known as Illahabad and Prayag, is a city in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. It is the administrative headquarters of Allahabad district

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The city lies close to Triveni Sangam, “three-river confluence”, original name – Prayag, “place of sacrifice or offering” – which lies at the sangam(confluence) of the Ganga, Yamuna and Sarasvati rivers, a propitious place to conduct sacrifices. It plays a central role in Hindu scriptures. Allahabad was originally called Kaushambi (now a separate district) by the Kuru rulers of Hastinapur, who developed it as their capital. Since then, the city has been a political, cultural and administrative centre of the Doab region.

In the early 17th century, Allahabad was a provincial capital in the Mughal Empire under the reign of Jahangir.

Akbarnama mentions that the Mughal emperor Akbarfounded a great city in Allahabad. `Abd al-Qadir Bada’uni and Nizamuddin Ahmad mention that Akbar laid the foundations of an imperial city there which was called Ilahabas or Ilahabad.[15][16] He was said to be impressed by its strategic location and built a fort there, later renaming it Ilahabas by 1584 which was changed to Allahabad by Shah Jahan.[vague][17]

In 1580, Akbar created the “Subah of Ilahabas” with Allahabad as its capital.[18] In mid-1600, Salim had made an abortive attempt to seize Agra’s treasury and came to Allahabad, seizing its treasury and setting himself up as a virtually independent ruler.He was, however, reconciled with Akbar and returned to Allahabad where he stayed before returning to the royal court in 1604.

In 1833 it became the seat of the Ceded and Conquered Provinces region before its capital was moved to Agra in 1835. Allahabad became the capital of the North-Western Provinces in 1858 and was the capital of India for a day.[22] The city was the capital of the United Provinces from 1902[22] to 1920[23] and remained at the forefront of national importance during the struggle for Indian independence.

Located in southern Uttar Pradesh, the city’s metropolitan area covers 70.5 km2 (27.22 sq miles).[25] Although the city and its surrounding area are governed by several municipalities, a large portion of Allahabad District is governed by the Allahabad City Council. The city is home to colleges, research institutions and 2 dozen central and state government offices. Allahabad has hosted cultural and sporting events, including Kumbh Mela and the Indira Marathon. Although the city’s economy was built on tourism, most of its income now derives from real estate and financial services. The Allahabad district is the second-most revenue providing district in Uttar Pradesh.

History Timeline Antiquity of Allahabad

The city was earlier known as Prayāga, a name still commonly used. Prayāga is first mentioned in the Agni Purana and in Manusmriti, as the place where Brahma (the Hindu creator of the universe) attended a ritual sacrifice.[28] Excavations have revealed Northern Black Polished Ware dating to 600–700 BCE.[28] The Puranas record that Yayati left Allahabad and conquered the region of Saptha Sindhu.[29] His five sons (Yadu, Druhyu, Puru, Anu and Turvashu) founded the main tribes of the Rigveda.[30] Lord Rama, the protagonist of the Ramayana, spent time at the Ashram of Sage Bharadwaj before travelling to nearby Chitrakoot.

When people first settled in what they called the Āryāvarta (or Madhyadesha), Allahabad (then Kaushambi) was an important part of their territory.[32] The Kurus, rulers of Hastinapur (near present-day Delhi), established the town of Kaushambi near Allahabad.[33] They shifted their capital to Kaushambi when Hastinapur was destroyed by floods.

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The Doab region, which includes Allahabad, was controlled by a succession of empires and dynasties.[34] The area became part of the Mauryaand Gupta Empires from the east and the Kushan Empire from the west before being governed by Kannauj during the 15th century.[32] The city was the site of Maratha incursions before India was colonised.

Early medieval period

Xuanzang described Allahabad as a large city between two branches of the river. He adds that there was a large Deva temple and before its hall was a great tree, near which human bones of people who used to commit suicide by jumping from it in the belief of going to heaven. Alexander Cunninghambelieves the tree described by him was the Akshayavat tree and probably still existed at the time of Al-Biruni who called it the “tree of Allahabad”, with the practice of jumping from it to commit suicide still continuing by his time. The rest of Allahabad’s history up to the Mughal Emperor Akbar isn’t much known.

In contrast to the account of Xuanzang, the Muslim historians place the tree at the confluence of the rivers. The historian Dr. D. B. Dubey states that it appears that between this period, the sandy plain was washed away by the Ganga, to an extent that the temple and tree seen by the Chinese traveller too was washed away, with the river later changing its course to the east and the confluence shifting to the place where Akbar laid the foundations of his fort.

As the majority of the houses would have been mud-walled, a flood could easily destroy them. Cunningham’s conclusion in his reports on the Archaeological Survey also supports the assumption, “I infer that during the long period that intervened between the time of Hiuen Tsang and that of Akbar, the two rivers gradually carried away the whole of the sandy plain. Long before this time, the old city had, no doubt, been deserted, for we know that the fort of Allahabad was founded on its site.”[37] Dilip Kumar Chakrabarti however, disagrees. He states that there is no way modern Allahabad is ancient, but the city site of Jhusi opposite the confluence was the ancient settlement of Prayag.[38]

Henry Miers Elliot believed that a town existed before Allahabad was founded. He adds that after Mahmud of Ghazni captured Asní near Fatehpur, he couldn’t have crossed into Bundelkhand without visiting Allahabad had there been a city worth plundering. He further adds that its capture should have been heard when Muhammad of Ghor captured Benares. however, Ghori’s historians never noticed it.Akbarnama mentions that the Mughal emperor Akbar founded a great city in Allahabad. `Abd al-Qadir Bada’uni and Nizamuddin Ahmad mention that Akbar laid the foundations of an Imperial City there which he called Ilahabas.[15]

Mughal rule

Allahabad Fort, built by Mughal Emperor Akbar in 1575 on the banks of the Yamuna River.

Tomb of Nithar Begum (daughter of Mughal Emperor Jahangir) at Khusro Bagh.

Abul Fazal states, “For a long time his (Akbar’s) desire was to found a great city in the town of Piyag (Allahabad) where the rivers Ganges and Jamuna join… On 13th November 1583 (1st Azar 991 H.) he (Akbar) reached the wished spot and laid the foundations of the city and planned four forts.” `Abd al-Qadir Bada’uni states that while encamped at Piyag which was commonly called Illahabas, the emperor laid the foundation of a great building called Ilahabad. Nizamuddin Ahmad gives two different dates for its foundation. He states that he laid the foundation of the city at a place of the confluence of Ganges and Jumna which was a very sacred site of Hindus. He also mentions about occurrences of 1584, “this time when the news of the disasters in Gujarat was reported, His Majesty deputed Mirza Khan… He (Akbar) founded a great city at Jusi Pyak at the place where the rivers Jamuna and Ganges united with each other and planned a fort around it. He named the city Ilahabas… and spent a period of four months.”[39]

Akbar was said to be impressed by its strategic location and built a fort there, later renaming it Ilahabas by 1584 which was changed to Allahabad by Shah Jahan.[17] In 1580, Akbar reorganized his empire into 12 divisions, per Ain-i-Akbari, “to each of which he gave the name Subah and distinguished them by the appelation of the tract of country or its capital city.” He combined the provinces of Jaunpur, Kara-Manikpur and territory of Bandhogarh into the “Subah of Ilahabas”. He had been worried about the administration of the area, particularly, after Ali Quli Khan Zaman’s rebellion. Allahabad was selected as its capital.[18]

After Prince Salim’s failed attempt to seize Agra’s treasury, he came to Allahabad and seized its treasury while setting himself up as a virtually independent ruler.[19] In May 1602, he had his name read in Friday prayers and his name minted on coins in Allahabad. After reconciliation with Akbar, Salim returned to Allahabad, where he stayed before returning in 1604.[20] After capturing Jaunpur in 1624, Shah Jahan ordered the siege of Allahabad. The siege was however, lifted after Parviz and Mahabat Khan came to assist the garrison.[40] During the Mughal war of succession, the commandant of the fort who had joined Shah Shuja made an agreement with Aurangzeb’s officers and surrendered it to Khan Dauran on 12 January 1659.[41]

Nawabs of Awadh

The fort was coveted by the East India Company for the same reasons Akbar built it. British troops were first stationed at Allahabad fort in 1765 as part of the Treaty of Allahabad signed by Lord Robert Clive, Mughal emperor Shah Alam II, and Awadh’s NawabShuja-ud-Daula.[42] The combined forces of Bengal’s Nawab Mir Qasim, Shuja and Shah Alam were defeated by the English at Buxar in October 1764 and at Kora in May 1765. Alam, who was abandoned by Shuja after the defeats, surrendered to the English and was lodged at the fort, as they captured Allahabad, Benares and Chunar in his name. The territories of Allahabad and Kora were given to the emperor after the treaty was signed in 1765. He spent six years there and after the takeover of Delhiby the Marathas, left for his capital in 1771.[43]

Upon realizing the Maratha intent of territorial encroachment, however, Shah Alam ordered his general Najaf Khan to drive them out. Tukoji Rao Holkar and Visaji Krushna Biniwale in return attacked Delhi and defeated his forces in 1772. The Marathas were granted an imperial sanad for Kora and Allahabad. They turned their attention to Oudh to gain these two territories. Shuja was however, unwilling to give them up and made appeals to the English and the Marathas did not fare well at the battle of Ramghat.[44] In August and September 1773, Warren Hastings met Shuja and concluded a treaty, under which Kora and Allahabad were ceded to the Nawab for a payment of 50 lakh rupees.[45]

Saadat Ali Khan II, after being made the Nawab by John Shore, entered into a treaty with the Company and gave the fort to the British in 1798.[46] Lord Wellesley after threatening to annex the entire Awadh, concluded a treaty with Saadat on abolishing the independent Awadhi army, imposing a larger subsidiary force and annexing Rohilkhand, Gorakhpurand the Doab in 1801.

British rule

Mahatma Gandhi at a January 1940 Congress Working Committee meeting with Vallabhbhai Patel and Vijaya Lakshmi Pandit at Anand Bhavan in Allahabad

Allahabad University established in 1887 is one of the oldest modern universities in the Indian subcontinent.

Acquired in 1801, Allahabad asides from its importance as a pilgrimage centre, was a stepping stone to the agrarian track upcountry and the Grand Trunk Road. It also potentially offered sizeable revenues to the Company. Initial revenue settlementsbegan in 1803.[48] Allahabad was a participant in the 1857 Indian Mutiny,[49] when Maulvi Liaquat Aliunfurled the banner of revolt.[50] During the rebellion, Allahabad, with a number of European troops,[51] was the scene of a massacre.[14]

After the mutiny, the British established a high court, a police headquarters and a public-service commission in Allahabad,[52] making the city an administrative centre.[53] They truncated the Delhi region of the state, merging it with Punjab and moving the capital of the North-Western Provinces to Allahabad (where it remained for 20 years).[23] In January 1858, Earl Canning departed Calcutta for Allahabad.[54] That year he read Queen Victoria’s proclamation, transferring control of India from the East India Company to the British Crown (beginning the British Raj), in Minto Park.[55][56] In 1877 the provinces of Agra and Awadh were merged to form the United Provinces,[57] with Allahabad its capital until 1920.[23]

The 1888 session of the Indian National Congresswas held in the city,[58] and by the turn of the 20th century, Allahabad was a revolutionary centre.[59]Nityanand Chatterji became a household name when he hurled a bomb at a European club.[60] In Alfred Park in 1931, Chandrashekhar Azad died when surrounded by British police.[61] The Nehru familyhomes, Anand Bhavan and Swaraj Bhavan, were centres of Indian National Congress activity.[62]During the years before independence, Allahabad was home to thousands of satyagrahis led by Purushottam Das Tandon, Bishambhar Nath Pande, Narayan Dutt Tiwari and others.[24] The first seeds of the Pakistani nation were sown in Allahabad.[63] On 29 December 1930, Allama Muhammad Iqbal’s presidential address to the All-India Muslim Leagueproposed a separate Muslim state for the Muslim-majority regions of India.[64]

Post-independence

Allahabad is known as the City of Prime Ministersbecause seven out of 15 prime ministers of India since independence have connections to Allahabad (Jawaharlal Nehru, Lal Bahadur Shastri, Indira Gandhi, Rajiv Gandhi, Gulzarilal Nanda, Vishwanath Pratap Singh and Chandra Shekhar). All seven leaders were either born in Allahabad, were alumni of Allahabad University or were elected from an Allahabad constituency.

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Feb 04, 2019 09:46 PM IST

An estimated five crore devotees had their holy dip here in the Sangam Monday, the second and most auspicious day of ‘shahi snan’ on Mauni Amavasya, turning the Ganga, Yamuna and mystical Saraswati confluence into the biggest ever convergence of human faith and culture.

About 5 crore people had taken the holy dip in the Sangam by 5 pm Monday, estimated adminstration officials, suggesting it was a new record of human congregation anywhere.

In 2013, during the 12-yearly Kumbh congregation here, the turnout on Mauni Amavasya day was over 3 crore, the highest till then, they added.

The record-breaking spree of holy dips at the 40 bathing ‘ghats’ of the Sangam began soon as the clock struck the midnight intervening Sunday and Monday, heralding the auspicious hour.

With advent of the auspicious hour, lakhs of people waded into the Sangam, dazzling with over 40,000 LED lights and began taking dips, presenting a mesmerizing, wave-like picture of human heads submerging and emerging together from the water amid the chants of ‘Har Har Gangey’.

The holy bath continued beyond the day-break, when the sunlight dimmed the LED lights at Kumbh, and went on for the entire day.

Led by ascetics Hindus since time immemorial, the sacred bath on Mauni Amawasya at Kumbh, described as an “act of faith” aimed at “cleansing of one’s sins and seeking divine blessings” has been attracting pilgrims across the globe.

The busiest among all sacred bathing days in the 50-day long Kumbh Mela, Mauni Amavasya this time had greater significance as it fell on a Monday, a rather rare combination in many ways, explained some seers here.

The day began as early as 3 am for many devotees who were seen making a beeline for the Sangam on foot amid the restricted entry of vehicles to the Kumbh Nagari, the sprawling 32,000-hectare township set up on the river banks.

“Yeh Kumbh nahi aasan, bas itna samajh lijiye; thanda hai pani aur dubaki lagana hai (The Kumbh is not an easy task, the water is cold and you have to take the plunge),” said Ravish Vajpayee, an aspiring poet, who was just out after taking the dip at one of the ghats here.

Though ‘mauni’ means ‘silence’, the chants of ‘Har Har Ganga’ and ‘Ganga maiya ki Jai’ reverberated the Kumbh Mela venue and grew louder at the day break when Naga Sadhus, a martial order of ascetics, who roam naked with ash smeared on their bodies, proceeded to ghats in processions, dancing and singing with their gurus sitting atop decorated chariots.

Beside observing silence, many devotees perform ‘pind dan’ on this day for the souls of their ancestors to attain peace and to seek forgiveness and blessings from them.

Offering foods and clothes to the poor and needy is considered another important ritual of the day.

Seers of 13 akharas (seven Shaiva, three Vaishnava, two Udasina, and one Sikh) who have traditionally attended the Kumbh Mela were the first to take the holy bath.

The Kumbh administration had allocated 30 to 40 minutes each for the seers of each akhara to have their bath.

A massive security arrangement too has been put in place, with 40 police stations and as many fire stations set up to deal with any emergency situation.

Detailing the security arrangement at the venue, officials said an Integrated Command and Control Centre with 12 wireless grids has been set up at the Kumbh Mela venue for close coordination and prompt communication among security personnel.

The entire area has been put under the surveillance of 440 CCTV cameras, they added.

As the mega city briefly turned into possibly the most populous place on the face of earth Monday due to massive turnout, many entry points to the Kumbh Mela venue had to be closed.

While many complained about being stuck on the way to ghats, those who managed to enter the venue were seen boasting how they broke cordons to reach the river bank.

“Do they expect us to go back without taking a dip? One says ‘go there’, the other says ‘this side is blocked’. We were already too tired to put up with this nonsense. Of course, I had to break the cordon ultimately,” said 25-year-old Anshul Gupta from Lucknow.

The Kumbh, beside Mauni Amavasya, witnesses two ‘shahi snans’, the first of which took place on Makar Sankranti (January 15) and the third and the last being scheduled on Basant Panchmi (February 10).

About 12 crore people are expected to visit Kumbh till March 4, when the festival will come to an end.

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