UPSRTC to transport devotees to Maha Kumbh for Basant Panchami Snan

Prayagraj, Feb. 2 -- With the Basant Panchami bathing festival scheduled for Monday, a massive influx of devotees and tourists is gathering on the sacred banks of Triveni in Prayagraj for the Maha Kumbh.

Considering the huge gathering, the Uttar Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation (UPSRTC) has arranged a dedicated shuttle and reserved bus fleet to ensure the devotees' safe and orderly return.

It may be noted by Sunday evening approximately 35 crore people had taken a holy dip in Triveni. The Yogi government remains fully committed to managing their seamless return.

The UPSRTC has reserved 2,500 buses for the Basant Panchami Snan, operating from four temporary bus stations. The largest allocation is 1,500 buses at Jhunsi, followed ...