Extensive Traffic Restrictions and Diversion Plan Announced for Makar Sankranti and Mauni Amavasya at Magh Mela
Prayagraj: Anticipating the arrival of lakhs of devotees during the second and third major bathing festivals of the Magh Mela—Makar Sankranti and Mauni Amavasya—the administration has implemented an extensive traffic management and diversion plan.
To ensure the safety and smooth movement of pilgrims, the entry of vehicles into the mela area will remain completely restricted.
According to the administration, from 8 pm on January 13 to 12 midnight on January 19, the entry of all vehicles—except administrative and medical emergency vehicles—will be strictly prohibited.
During this entire period, the whole Magh Mela area will remain a no-vehicle zone. In addition, Akshayvat Darshan will also remain closed.
Devotees are advised to use only the designated parking facilities and pedestrian routes, and to follow traffic regulations strictly.
The administration has further clarified that if heavy crowd pressure continues even after the stipulated period, the restrictions may be extended until the crowd subsides.
Pilgrims Arriving from the Mirzapur–Rewa Route
Devotees coming from the Mirzapur–Rewa side will park their vehicles at Devarkh Kachar, Ganjia, and Nav Prayagam parking zones.
From there, they will proceed on foot to Someshwar Mahadev Ghat, Arail Ghat, Chakramadhav Ghat, and other Sangam bathing ghats to perform the holy dip.
Pilgrims Arriving from the City, Kanpur, and Lucknow Routes
Devotees coming from Prayagraj city as well as from the Kanpur–Lucknow route will park their vehicles at Plot No. 17, Galla Mandi, and Nagvasuki parking areas.
From these locations, they will reach Sangam Ghat, Hanuman Ghat, Ram Ghat, Mori Ghat, Shivala Ghat, and Nagvasuki Ghat through designated pedestrian routes.
After bathing, devotees will return to their parking locations using the prescribed return routes.
Pilgrims Arriving from the Jaunpur and Varanasi Routes
For devotees arriving via the Jaunpur–Varanasi route, parking facilities have been arranged at Old GT Kachar, Mahuabagh, and Soham Ashram.
From these points, pilgrims will be able to reach Sangam Mori Ghat, Airavat Ghat, and other Sangam bathing ghats through pedestrian pathways and pontoon bridges.
One-Way Traffic on Pontoon Bridges
One-way traffic arrangements will be enforced on all pontoon bridges in the mela area. For movement from Parade to Jhunsi, pontoon bridges No. 3, 5, and 7 will be used.
For movement from Jhunsi to Parade, pontoon bridges No. 4 and 6 have been designated. Pontoon bridges No. 1 and 2 will remain reserved exclusively for emergencies.
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