Prayagraj/IBNS, Feb. 11 -- Ahead of the Maghi Purnima Snan at Maha Kumbh in Uttar Pradesh's Prayagraj, authorities have beefed up the security and taken several measures to ensure the safety of the devotees.

Extra precautions are being taken especially after a stampede killed 30 last month during 'Amrit Snan' or holy dip.

This will mark the end of the Kalpvas period, a key tradition of the festival which began on January 13.

Kalpvas refers to the ritual of living near a sacred river for a set period while observing fasting, self-discipline, introspection, and spiritual purification.

Performing Kalpvas during the Maha Kumbh is considered auspicious.

A total of 133 ambulances have been deployed for the safety of devotees with over 40 h...