Maha Kumbh Mela: Schools In UP's Prayagraj Suspend Physical Classes Due To Traffic

Seers from various 'akharas' took the first 'Amrit Snan' at the Maha Kumbh on Makar Sankranti on Tuesday. An unbroken stream of people converged at the Triveni Sangam.

People from all parts of the world have arrived in Prayagraj to take a holy dip at Sangam.

Source : PTI

UP Schools Closed: The district administration in Prayagraj has suspended physical classes for Class 1 to 8 students due to traffic movement on Wednesday. Schools have been asked to conduct online classes today. Prayagraj is hosting the Maha Kumbh Mela, the world's largest gathering of humanity.

Physical classes for std 1 to 8 in all schools to remain suspended on 15th January in wake of traffic movement on Makar Sankranti. Online classes will be held on the day: Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh pic.twitter.com/n9Uj7uPKvW

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People from all parts of the world have arrived in Prayagraj to take a holy dip at Sangam, the confluence of India's most sacred Ganges river with the Yamuna river and the mythical Saraswati.

3.5 Crore Devotees Take First Amrit Snan At Maha Kumbh

Seers from various 'akharas' took the first 'Amrit Snan' at the Maha Kumbh on Makar Sankranti on Tuesday. An unbroken stream of people converged at the Triveni Sangam on the occasion with around 3.5 crore devotees taking a dip.

Leading most of the akharas were ash-smeared Naga sadhus or naked seers who mesmerised onlookers with their discipline and mastery of traditional weapons.

From skilfully wielding spears and swords to energetically playing the 'damru', their demonstrations were a vibrant celebration of age-old traditions, an official statement said.

In addition to the male Naga sadhus, female Naga ascetics were also present in significant numbers.

According to the Uttar Pradesh government, around 3.5 crore devotees took a dip on Tuesday, almost double the first day's figure.

While the the first major 'snan' of the Maha Kumbh was on Monday on the occasion of 'Paush Purnima', the akharas or the members of the Hindu monastic orders took their first snan on Makar Sankranti.