Ayodhya and Prayagraj bustling with unprecedented crowds amid Maha Kumbh

The Ram Janmabhoomi Temple management committee in Ayodhya issued an advisory on Tuesday, urging local devotees to delay their visits by 15-20 days due to an "unprecedented surge" in visitors. (Image credit: PTI)

"The ‘Mukhya Snan’ (main bathing ritual) for Mauni Amavasya at Kumbh in Prayagraj will take place on the January 29, 2025. It is estimated that approximately 10 crore devotees will take a holy dip in Prayagraj on this auspicious day. A large number of devotees are also traveling from Prayagraj to Ayodhya via train and road," the trust said. (Image credit: PTI)

The trust has requested the local devotees to defer their visit by 10-15 days. "We humbly request devotees from nearby areas to plan their visit to Ayodhya 15-20 days later, allowing those coming from distant places to have an easier darshan experience at present. This will ensure convenience for everyone," it said. (Image credit: PTI)

Ayodhya experienced an overwhelming influx of devotees on Republic Day, with over 25 lakh people visiting the Ram temple, as per a statement. The devotees primarily thronged the Ram Lalla temple and the Hanumangarhi temple. (Image credit: PTI)

With an anticipated crowd of 40 crore at the world's largest religious gathering over the course of a month, telecom providers and the Maha Kumbh Mela administration are working tirelessly to ensure uninterrupted connectivity, including seamless internet streaming and zero call drops, amidst record-breaking teledensity. (Image credit: PTI)

Since the event began on January 13, over 147.6 million people have bathed at the confluence of the Ganga and Yamuna rivers, according to the Uttar Pradesh Information Department. (Image credit: PTI)