Going For Maha Kumbh? Know About The New Traffic Rules In Prayagraj

Pragya Pathak

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Updated: 16-04-2025 at 12:38 PM

In the gap of every 12 years, one of the largest religious gatherings, the Maha Kumbh Mela is organised at the banks of Prayagraj, a city in the state of Uttar Pradesh. Billions of people not only from the corners of India but from across the world come to experience this grand event wherein culture and spirituality meet.

There are several major bathing days in the Kumbh Mela and one of those days is just expected to come on the 12th of February on the occasion of the Maghi Purnima Snan. It is crucial to establish protective manageable steps of crowd control so that everyone’s lives remain safe. Hence, the authorities have announced some New Traffic Rules that people are expected and mandated to follow.

Read the news article to know more about the New Traffic Rules to follow and to learn how they will be effective in crowd management.

New Traffic Rules For 12th February In Maha Kumbh

The Maha Kumbh Mela in the city of Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh is expecting one of its major bathing days on the 12th of February on the occasion of the Maghi Purnima Snan which is the fifth sacred day out of six days in total.

To ensure that the crowd moves smoothly and efficiently without any instances of unfortunate accidents or mishappenings, the authorities have established some New Traffic Rules. All those rules are mentioned below in brief for one’s better understanding and reference:

1. No Vehicle In Fair Areas

People aren’t allowed to take their vehicles in the fair areas including the vehicles of Kalpvasis (people who reside in the Mela for a set period) as it has been declared as a no-vehicle zone. However, there are designated parking areas where people can park their vehicles and then enter the Kumbh Mela.

2. Prevent Traffic Queue

Authorities are instructed to prevent the long queues of traffic forming on roads as they are one of the biggest challenges to tackle if once formed.

Why The New Traffic Rules?

The decision to introduce and establish New Traffic Rules has been made because of the recent unfortunate stampede that took place in the Maha Kumbh Mela on the 29th of January. Around 30 people lost their lives and many were severely injured in the stampede.

A three-member judicial commission comprising Justice Harsh Kumar, Former Director General V.K Gupta, and Retired IAS Officer V.K Singh has been formed by the government to evaluate the causes of the stampede. The Chief Minister of UP also announced that they will be giving Rs. 25 lakh to all those families who lost their loved ones in the stampede as compensation.

Conclusion

The New Traffic Rules announced for the 12th of February on the occasion of the Maghi Purnima Snan are expected to keep people safe. If you’re planning to visit or are already in the Maha Kumbh Mela, we request you cooperate with the authorities and keep each other safe and sound. Please remember that nothing is more precious and important than the lives of you and the people around you!

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