Prayagraj: As the much-anticipated Maha Kumbh Mela approaches, a feeling of devotion and spiritual fervor has permeated the city.

Before entering the Maha Kumbh camp on Saturday, a number of Akharas conducted a spectacular Shobha Yatra in anticipation of the occasion. With sadhus clad in garlands, riding horses, and covered in sacred ash, the procession was a colorful demonstration of devotion.

The Acharya of Niranjani Akhara, who was perched on an open-top truck, led the Niranjani Akhara, one of the most notable Akharas in the procession. Alongside, a number of other sadhus carried the Akhara’s flags. A participant in the march was Sadhvi Niranjan Jyoti.

As flowers were strewn in a sign of respect and joy, enormous crowds waited in line to get a sight of the famed sadhus. The emphasis on yoga, meditation, and the pursuit of spiritual enlightenment is what makes Niranjani Akhara well-known.

Former Union Minister Sadhvi Niranjan Jyoti encouraged people to attend the Mahakumbh Mela in an interview with the media report.

“As you can see, there are devotees assembled on every street as the Panchayati Akhara Shri Niranjani enters this Mahakumbh region today. This is what makes Bharat special. Sanatan Dharma is what binds all people together. Compared to the 2019 Mahakumbh, this one will be even more magnificent and wonderful. I urge the nation’s citizens to attend and take in this occasion.”

“I have witnessed the Kumbh during Akhilesh’s time as well as during his father’s time,” Sadhvi Niranjan Jyoti said in a criticism of Samajwadi Party Chief Akhilesh Yadav. The Kumbh’s duties were assigned to someone who did not believe in Sanatan Dharma, and Akhilesh never went.

“There is the Nagar Peshwai and Chawni Prawesh of the Niranjani Akhara today,” a Niranjani Akhara seer informed ANI. Our Akhada will enter the Chawni and visit the whole town today.

“All of our Naga Sanyasis from the entire Niranjani Akhara are entering the Chawni today,” said another seer from the Niranjani Akhara. Chawni entry indicates that the Naga are heading to their cantonment.

“I first pay my respects to the Naga Sanyasis who have come here from Himachal,” said another seer. Additionally, I offer my sincere compliments to Panchayati Akhara’s leadership, Shri Niranjani Akhara.

Atal Akhara, Mahanirvani Akhara, Niranjani Akhada, Ahwan Akhada, and Juna Akhada—the biggest Akhada in the Sanyasi tradition—are among the prominent akhadas whose seers have already reached the encampment.

The Mahakumbh, which takes place in Prayagraj once every twelve years, is set to start on January 13 and end on February 26. On January 14th (Makar Sankranti), January 29th (Mauni Amavasya), and February 3rd (Basant Panchami), the principal bathing ceremonies, called Shahi Snan (royal baths), will be held.

To improve security, the Uttar Pradesh Police have placed 2,700 AI-enabled cameras and used underwater drones in and around the Mahakumbh camping region.

Prayagraj is ready for the Mahakumbh and anticipates more than 45 crore devotees to come, according to Uttar Pradesh Minister JPS Rathore.

Prayagraj has been ready to receive visitors to the Mahakumbh. The Kumbh has been set up and outfitted with technology this time. Over 45 crore pilgrims are anticipated to attend the Maha Kumbh. After speaking with the saints and sages, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath dubbed the “Shahi Snan” “Amrit Snan.”We shall all be privileged to witness the several saints and sages who would be there,” Rathore told the media report.

Over the course of 45 days, the Uttar Pradesh Culture Department will erect 20 miniature stages at strategic points around Prayagraj to provide visitors, pilgrims, and residents a chance to experience the nation’s rich cultural legacy. On these stages, folk dances from different Indian states will be presented.