Mahakumbh Last Shahi Snan 2025 LIVE: Crores expected to take holy dip on Maha Shivratri, police on alert
Stay tuned to this Mint LIVE blog for all the latest updates on Mahakumbh Last Shahi Snan 2025.Mahakumbh 2025 LIVE: On the festival of Maha Shivratri, on 26 February, JioHotstar is set to live stream 'Mahashivratri: The Divine Night'. The OTT platform will live stream 20 aartis from Jyotirlingas, Isha Foundation and The Art of Living events, an official statement read. Tap to read moreMahakumbh 2025 LIVE: The Maha Kumbh Mela will conclude on Maha Shivratri festival, which falls on February 26, 2025.
The auspicious period for the occasion starts at 11:08 AM on February 26 and ends at 8:54 AM on February 27, Money Control reported. The final Shahi Snan will take place on February 26, and the most favorable timings for the holy dip are:Brahma Muhurta: 5:09 AM to 6:59 AMTwilight Time: 6:16 PM to 6:42 PMNishita Muhurta: 12:09 AM to 12:59 AM (midnight)Mahakumbh 2025 LIVE: Deputy Superintendent of Police Yashwant Singh told news agency ANI, "We have increased alertness ahead of the Mahakumbh 'snan' on Maha Shivratri. Additional security has been deployed here, after which the total number of personnel deployed is more than 350.
Barricading has been done all around. A holding area has been set up and passengers are being brought here," DSP Singh emphasised."We are making regular announcements for trains so that they stay aware. They are being given entry only after their train arrives at the platform.
We are ensuring that the platform's passengers do not exceed its capacity. All arrangements are in place," he added.Devotees continue to arrive in large numbers at Prayagraj's Maha Kumbh to take a holy dip. The final major bath will take place on Maha Shivratri, scheduled for February 26.
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