PRAYAGRAJ, Dec. 29 -- Seven routes have been designated for the movement of Kalpvasis and other pilgrims likely to come in large numbers during the 44-day annual religious fair of Magh Mela 2026 set to begin here on January 3, officials in the know of things said on Monday.

Kalpvasis are pilgrims who arrive to camp in the mela area for a month-long stay of austerity devoted to religious practices. SP, Magh Mela 2026, Neeraj Pandey has appealed to the Kalpvasis to unload their belongings at their camps and then park their vehicles only at the designated parking locations and use only specified routes for travel.

He has also instructed his subordinates to ensure strict compliance with the designated routes. Kalpvasis arriving from Jaunpur...