Devotees Flock to Prayagraj’s Sangam Even After Maha Kumbh Ends

Mangalore Today News Network

Prayagraj, Mar 9, 2025: The Maha Kumbh Mela may have officially concluded, but devotees continue to throng the Sangam area in Prayagraj, drawn by its serene atmosphere and ongoing arrangements. Officials have decided to retain several facilities year-round to accommodate the influx of visitors.

Neeraj Kesariwani, a resident of Prayagraj, expressed his delight during a visit, saying, “We couldn’t attend the Maha Kumbh due to the massive crowds, which was disappointing. However, the pleasant evening weather and the LED lights adorning the Sangam area make it feel like the fair is still going on.” Many devotees who avoided the Maha Kumbh due to overcrowding are now making their way to the sacred site.

Dr. Deeksha, a visitor from Delhi, shared a similar sentiment. “We hesitated to come earlier due to reports of overcrowding. Now, after taking a holy dip at the Sangam, I feel blessed. The only regret is missing the sight of the Naga Sadhus,” she said, praising the city’s beautification efforts. “The entire city of Prayagraj looks splendid with its well-maintained and decorated surroundings.”

A visit to the site revealed workers dismantling temporary structures at Triveni Sangam, Arail Ghat, and Jhunsi. However, several arrangements will remain in place.

Year-Round Facilities for Devotees
Mela Officer Vijay Kiran Anand confirmed that LED lighting, changing rooms, and well-maintained ghats would be retained. “All tents will be removed within a fortnight, and pontoon bridges will be partially retained for the Magh Mela, with the rest redeployed to other districts,” he said. Notably, 30 pontoon bridges, comprising 3,600 pontoons, were constructed across the fairgrounds during the Maha Kumbh.

Superintending Engineer (Maha Kumbh) Manoj Gupta highlighted the infrastructural enhancements made for the event, including 485 designer streetlights installed at a cost of ₹8 crore to improve the experience for devotees and tourists.

A Record-Breaking Event
Spanning 4,000 hectares, the Maha Kumbh Mela ran from January 13 to February 26, attracting an estimated 66 crore devotees. Indian Railways played a pivotal role in the event’s success, spending ₹5,000 crore on infrastructure, including 21 flyovers and underpasses, and operating 16,000 special trains for over 50 million passengers.

Dignitaries such as the President, Prime Minister, and foreign leaders were among the attendees, adding to the grandeur of this spiritual mega-event.