Prayagraj (Uttar Pradesh) [India], December 7 (ANI): Ahead of the Mahakumbh, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath held a meeting with officials to review preparations for the Mahakumbh 2025 at Circuit House Prayagraj.
The Mahakumbh will begin with the Paush Purnima Snan on 13 January 2025 and conclude with the final bath on 26 February 2025, the day of Mahashivratri.
Focusing on providing better facilities to devotees during Mahakumbh 2025, authorities are constructing a special floating jetty at Sangam to allow devotees to take comfortable baths and change clothes conveniently.
Additionally, a large number of specialist doctors are being deployed to ensure the health and safety of devotees and saints. As part of this initiative, a 100-bed hospital has been nearly completed at the Parade Ground in Mahakumbh Nagar.
Natural huts and tents with modern amenities will also be built in Prayagraj to provide comfortable accommodations for visiting devotees. These tents will be constructed to world-class standards, offering five-star hotel-like facilities. The tent city will provide accommodations in four categories: Villa, Maharaja, Swiss Cottage, and Dormitory, with prices ranging from INR 1,500 to INR 35,000 per day.
Additional charges of INR 4,000 to INR 8,000 will apply for extra guests (excluding dormitories). This ambitious project aims to cater to an expected 45 crore visitors from 75 countries.
In a significant move towards ensuring smooth, safe, and eco-friendly travel for the millions of devotees expected at the 2025 Mahakumbh Mela, the Uttar Pradesh government has announced the launch of an online booking system for electric rickshaws (e-rickshaws) and e-autos.
The initiative, aimed at reducing the carbon footprint of the event, is part of the state's broader vision of creating a 'Green Mahakumbh.'
Starting from December 15 this year, devotees will be able to book e-rickshaws and e-autos through a dedicated app, similar to popular ride-hailing platforms such as Uber and Ola.
With this new initiative, the Mahakumbh Mela 2025 is set to be a landmark event, not just for its religious significance but also as a model of sustainable tourism.
(ANI)