New Delhi: All arrangements are in place at Prayagraj Kumbh to welcome the guests of 15th edition of Pravasi Bharatiya Divas on January 24, 2019. Guests participating in the three days long functions at Varanasi are scheduled to visit the Prayagraj Kumbh. They will reach Prayagraj by bus from Varanasi via Mirzapur road under tight security. Prayagraj Mela Authority has made arrangements for their stay at Tent City on the bank of Sangam the confluence of rivers Ganga, Yamuna and mythical Saraswati in Arail area of the Kumbh. Elaborate security arrangements have been made to ensure full security.Most of the guests will visit Sangam to take holy dip or to perform rituals like Ganga Puja.
Arrangements have also been made for their visit to Akshyay Vat, Samudra Kup, Saraswati Kup and Hanuman temple. In view of the visit of Pravasi Bharatiya Divas guests, bathing at Sangam and entry towards Akshyay vat will be restricted for common devotees on January 24. Trained policemen, translators and guides will accompany the guests during their visit to Prayagraj Kumbh. They are likely to visit important places of Prayagraj Kumbh during their stay. Authorities are hopeful that their visit will prove an effective measure to convey the message of Divya Kumbh and Bhavya Kumbh to the Indian origin people living abroad.
