- By Kamakshi Bishnoi
- Wed, 05 Mar 2025 11:15 AM (IST)
- Source:JND
Holy water from the Triveni Sangam at the Prayagraj Kumbh was distributed in Varanasi on Tuesday, bringing joy to those who couldn’t attend the sacred event. A fire truck decorated with flowers and garlands transported the holy water to the police lines, where Police Commissioner Mohit Agarwal performed a Vedic ritual before beginning the distribution.
The initiative was followed by the instructions from UP CM, Yogi Adityanath, of distributing holy water from Triveni Sangam to all 75 districts of the state. The initiative was aimed to ensure that people who missed the Kumbh Mela could still receive the blessings of the holy water.
Devotees expressed their gratitude with chants of 'Har Har Mahadev' and 'Jai Ganga Maiya', reverently touching the truck and the water. The display of faith left a deep impact on the officials present.
Chief Fire Officer Anand Singh Rajput said his team felt privileged to serve the people in this unique way, a departure from their usual fire-fighting duties. Constable Subhash Kumar Paswan, who couldn’t attend the Kumbh due to work commitments, shared his gratitude for the chance to receive the holy water. Constable Govind Yadav also appreciated the gesture, highlighting how difficult it was to take time off during the Kumbh.
Locals expressed their happiness for being able to experience the essence of the Kumbh through this initiative. A local resident, praised the government's efforts, while local vendor Jagdish thanked the administration for making the holy water accessible to those unable to make the journey. Homeguard Surendra Dubey also extended his appreciation to Yogi Adityanath’s government for the thoughtful gesture.