Kumbh Mela to be held in Haridwar subsequent 12 months for 48 days
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Haridwar (Uttarakhand): The Kumbh Mela might be held for 48 days in Haridwar subsequent 12 months as an alternative of three and half months, state’s Urban Development Minister Madan Kaushik stated.
“The Uttarakhand government will issue the notification for the Kumbh Mela in February instead of January 1”, the minister stated.
“Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, preparations have been made for essential baths to be held in March-April. Devotees can take royal bathtub throughout these 48 days, “the minister stated whereas chatting with ANI.
He added, “Devotees coming to Kumbh Mela will also be allowed till the bath. While the Kumbh Mela had been for three and a half months since years, this time the duration of Kumbh will be one and a half months due to the changed circumstances.”
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Trivendra Singh Rawat has sanctioned funds for varied tasks forward of Kumbh Mela 2021, a day after Akhil Bharatiya Akhara Parishad expressed displeasure, alleging the administration was “yet to start preparations”.
The chief minister has permitted Rs 17.34 crore for a surveillance system, for which Rs 6.94 crore might be launched as the primary instalment.
Along with this, the CM has allotted Rs 15.46 crore for buying materials for establishing a short lived 1,000 mattress COVID care centre and Rs 6.18 crore might be launched as the primary instalment.
