Without VIP Darshan at the Kashwanath Temple for 3 days because of Mahashivratri Rush

Varanasi (UP), February 24 (PTI) anticipating a heavy haste of devoted during Mahashivratri, the authorities decided to suspend the VIP facility “Darshan” at the Kashwanath Temple here, from February 25 to 27.

Vishw Bhushan Mishra, the executive director of the Kashwanath Temple, said on Monday that the number of the Temple’s visitors increased significantly due to the return flow of the Maha Kumbh devotions in the nearby Praygrage.

With Mahashivratri falling on February 26 this year, along with Kumbh Mela, pilgrims from all over the country, along with Saints from Various Akharas, including Naga Sadhus, are expected to reach large numbers to provide prayers, he said.

“On this occasion, Naga Akharas will also remove a great procession, which will temporarily block the overall access through the number 4 of the temple. This is likely to increase the waiting time for usual devotes.

Given the hot and humid weather conditions, prolonged expectation could present health risks, especially for children, women and older visitors.

Considering this, the authorities decided to completely suspend VIP Darshan for the three -day period, ”he said.

Mishra mentioned that last year, around 12 devoted Lakh visited Kashwanath Dham on Mahashivratri. However, given that this is a year Maha Kumbh, the number is expected to be even higher.

The divisional commissioner, Kaushal Raj Sharma, emphasized the significance of Mahashivratri for Kashi, saying that 6 – 9 Lakh visits the Kashwanath Temple daily during Maha Kumbh.

On Mahashivratri, the number is expected to reach 10 to 12 Lakh. To manage the massive crowd, the number of queues from all four gates of the Temple has been raised, and the specific calendar was allocated to Akharas and Naga Sadhus, while the remaining time slots are reserved for general devices, said Sharma.

In the spaces of the temple were made additional arrangements, including drinking water stations, OS and glucose supplies, shaded waiting areas, medical facilities and ambulances, he said.

The Deputy Police Commissioner (Kashi area), Gaurav Banswal, said that for the management and security of the crowd, the police identified 55 locations in the city where the barricade will be applied.

The premises of the Kashwanath Kashwanath temple were divided into areas and sectors, with 13 sectors distributed to the police forces. The area from Godowlia to the intersection of Maidagin has been declared an area without vehicles, and the barricade will be strengthened until Dashashwamedh Grad, he said.

To ensure a smooth traffic flow, eight traffic inspectors, 24 traffic sub -inspectors, 164 heads and over 300 house guards will be dislocated in the city, he added.

According to the information available on the website of the Kashwanath Temple, Mahashivratri, “Mangala Aarti” will be performed at 2.15 AM, while “Bhog Aarti” will take place at 11.35.

However, there will be no week Aarti (18.15), Shringar-Bhog Aarti (20:00) and Shayan Aarti (10.30 PM) on February 26, he said.

“The doors of the temple will not be closed on the day of Mahashivratri, and four hours will be made from 11 pm to 6.30 the next day. Mangala Aarti will not be performed the second day of Mahashivratri,” said the message on the site- The web attributed to the confidence of the temple.

Maha Kumbh in Praygraj, which started on January 13, culminates on February 26. The Hindus Mega fair has so far recorded a foot of over 62 Crore pilgrims, according to Uttar Pradesh.

(This report was published as part of the automatic generated unions.