Pilgrims visit Kushavarta Teerth after circumabulating the Brahmagiri Hills on Monday
Even guardian minister Girish Mahajan and officials travelled by MSRTC bus from Khambale to Trimbakeshwar,” a senior district administration officer said. Officials said special steps were taken to regulate movement in and around the temple. Barricades were placed at the North Gate to remove bottlenecks and ensure smooth movement of both temple visitors and Brahmagiri pilgrims,” the officer said. Traditional rituals and darshan for sadhus and akhadas will continue without restrictions,” Kumbh Mela Authority commissioner Shekhar Singh said.
“To manage the rush and ensure smooth movement, a strict traffic management plan was implemented. Private vehicles were stopped at Khambale and devotees were asked to use public transport. “All paid darshan facilities were suspended and devotees were routed only through the East Gate queue. “No decision or proposal to close the temple or deny darshan to sadhus, mahants or akhadas has been taken.
Safety Plans for Kumbh Mela Under Discussion
Authorities are currently focused on safety and crowd management for the upcoming Kumbh Mela at Trimbakeshwar, where daily attendance is expected to surge from 20,000 to 25,000 to lakhs of pilgrims during the Parva Snan days.
Final decisions regarding darshan arrangements for general devotees will be made following consultations with the Devasthan Trust, sadhus, akhadas, local authorities, and state officials, including the chief minister and guardian minister.
Officials emphasize that any decisions will prioritize safety while respecting religious traditions associated with the Kumbh Mela.