LUCKNOW: After the three Amrit Snans on Makar Sankranti, Mauni Amavasya, and Basant Panchami, the holy bath of Maghi Purnima, the full moon day, began peacefully on early Wednesday morning, with millions having descended at Sangam in the Maha Kumbh amid elaborate arrangements. In a grand spectacle, choppers showered 25 quintals of rose petals on the pilgrims bathing at the ghats. With Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath monitoring the operations from his war room since as early as 4 am, the crowd stretched across the 15-km periphery of Mahakumbh Nagar. Till Wednesday evening, over 2 crore devotees had already taken a dip in the confluence of the Ganga, Yamuna, and mythical Saraswati rivers, and officials estimated that the number would exceed 2.5 crore by end of the day.The bath marks the conclusion of the month-long Kalpavas, with around 10 lakh Kalpvasis preparing to leave the Mela premises. The event has seen an extensive deployment of officials, including 15 district magistrates, 20 other IAS officers, and 85 PCS officers, ensuring smooth operations. CM Adityanath has been receiving regular updates from his official residence in the state capital.
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