The holy city of Chitrakoot is fully prepared to witness a massive influx of devotees on the occasion of Bhadai Amavasya. Millions of worshippers are expected to take a holy dip in the Mandakini River at the revered Ramghat before proceeding to perform parikrama and seek blessings from Kamtanath. Notably, just days prior, the very same Mandakini River had shown a ferocious form, submerging Ramghat and surrounding localities while causing heavy damage in multiple areas. Despite these lingering scars left by the floods, the local administration has successfully wrapped up all preparations for the upcoming Amavasya festival.
Over 1.5 Million Devotees Expected To Attend
According to estimates for the Bhadrapad month Amavasya fair, a large number of pilgrims are expected to arrive from Chitrakoot as well as neighboring regions including Banda, Mahoba, Rath, and Jhansi. Administrative projections indicate that more than 1.5 million devotees could reach Chitrakoot this time. Keeping this massive gathering in mind, comprehensive arrangements have been made for crowd control, traffic management, and security within the fair zone. In light of the Amavasya festival, a special sanitation drive has been carried out in the flood-affected Ramghat and adjacent areas. Debris has been cleared from the ghats and main thoroughfares to facilitate smooth movement for the pilgrims. Furthermore, more than 20 night shelters have been set up to accommodate travelers arriving from distant places. Grand entrance gates have also been erected at various points to welcome the worshippers, and key locations across the fairground have been decorated with attractive lighting.
Fair Zone Divided Into 7 Zones And 22 Sectors
Addressing the security arrangements, Superintendent of Police Arun Kumar Singh stated that a large number of devotees arrive in Chitrakoot on Bhadai Amavasya to bathe in the Mandakini and offer prayers at temples. Ensuring the safety of pilgrims, maintaining traffic flow, and providing hassle-free darshan remain the top priorities for the police. He has instructed all officers and personnel to reach their assigned duty posts on time and discharge their responsibilities with utmost vigilance and sensitivity. To make the security apparatus robust, the entire fair zone has been divided into 7 zones and 22 sectors. More than 2,000 police personnel have been deployed across the Chitrakoot region spanning the borders of Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh for the Bhadai Amavasya fair. Additionally, constant surveillance of the entire fairground will be maintained through CCTV cameras.
