Mahakumbh Nagar, Feb. 1 -- The Ganga Seva Nidhi management has announced that the daily Ganga Aarti at Dashashwamedh Ghat will remain closed to the general public until February 5 due to an overwhelming influx of devotees.
The move comes as lakhs of pilgrims continue to pour into the holy city, causing logistical and safety concerns.
"In the past few days, the footfall has been extraordinary, making it difficult to manage the crowd at Dashashwamedh Ghat during Aarti. To ensure the safety of devotees and maintain order, we have decided to restrict public entry temporarily," said Vishwajeet Tripathi, an official of Ganga Seva Nidhi.
Similar appeals have been made by committees organising Ganga Aarti at Sheetla Ghat and Assi Ghat, urging pe...