Prayagraj, Feb. 11 -- The surge of devotees heading to the Maha Kumbh has resulted in unprecedented traffic snarls, leaving thousands stranded on highways stretching towards Prayagraj. Reports indicate that the logjam extends for nearly 300 kilometers, turning major routes into motionless lanes of vehicles.

Despite assumptions that crowds would dwindle after Basant Panchami's Amrit Snan, the opposite has happened. Instead of thinning out, devotees are still arriving in massive numbers to take a holy dip at the Sangam. With the grand event set to conclude on February 26, officials estimate that over 50 crore pilgrims-almost one-third of India's population-will have participated, making it the largest human gathering in history.

Shishir K...