The Kumbh Mela will commence from today with the Shahi Snan of Akharas at Prayagraj in Uttar Pradesh. All arrangements are in place for the Mela. Tourists have started visiting the holy city.
Our correspondent reports that besides saints and seers, the foreign tourists have also started coming to attend the grand event and are all praise about the arrangements made this year.
Science and Technology Minister Dr Harshvardhan today launched the special weather services for Kumbh Mela at a function in New Delhi. It will provide information about the prevailing weather condition and forecasts to the people visiting Prayagraj during Kumbh Mela.
Special arrangements are in place for the delegates of Pravasi Bhartiya Diwas to participate in the Kumbh Mela. The Pravasi Bharatiya Diwas is scheduled to commence at Varanasi on 21st of this month. Around ten thousand participants are expected to attend the colourful convention.
