Prayagraj (Uttar Pradesh) [India], January 31 (HBTV): Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath posted a message on social media platform X on Wednesday, advising devotees attending the Mahakumbh 2025 in Prayagraj to follow instructions issued by the administration.

'Mahakumbh-2025, Prayagraj, dear devotees, please take your holy bath at the ghat nearest to you, and do not attempt to go towards the Sangam Nose. Kindly follow all the instructions given by the administration and cooperate in maintaining order,' Yogi Adityanath wrote in his post.

He also noted that a bath was taking place at all the ghats of the Sangam. 'Do not pay any attention to rumours,' he added.

This comes after a 'stampede-like' situation arose at the Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj in the early hours of Wednesday. Special Executive Officer Akanksha Rana, however, stated that the situation was not serious and that the injured were receiving medical treatment.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has taken cognizance of the incident and is continuously monitoring the situation. Home Minister Amit Shah has also assured full support from the Centre.

Meanwhile, Jagadguru Swami Rambhadracharya Ji on Wednesday appealed to all devotees not to insist on taking a dip at the Sangam Ghat due to the large crowds. In a self-made video, he urged devotees to remain in their camps.

'I appeal to all the devotees that because a large crowd has gathered in Prayagraj today, they should not insist on taking a holy dip only at the Sangam Ghat. As of now, they should not leave their camps and should prioritize their safety,' he said.

Various akharas have also appealed to devotees to take the holy dip at the ghat nearest to them.

Sadhvi Niranjan Jyoti said, 'The number of gathered devotees is more than anticipated. I appeal to the people that the entire Mela Kshetra is Kumbh; hence, they may take a bath at any ghat and not just the Triveni Ghat.'

Parmarth Niketan Ashram President Swami Chidanand Saraswati added, 'Everyone is asked to take a dip at their nearest Ganga Ghat. PM Narendra Modi has talked to CM Yogi Adityanath twice in the last hour and is in constant touch. The administration is actively working.'

Meanwhile, the akharas that had originally called off the Amrit Snan stated that as the crowds at their ghats have decreased, they would go for the holy dip later in the day.

(ANI)