Uttarakhand govt will issue guidelines for bathing on Makar Sankranti

Dehradun | Friday | 8th January, 2021

Summary:

Preparations are on at a war speed ahead of the Makar Sankranti festival.

In wake of COVID, Chief Minister Trivendra Singh Rawat on Thursday reviewed the ongoing preparations for Kumbh 2021 and directed the authorities to ensure that the projects are completed within the stipulated time frame.

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Preparations are on at a war speed ahead of the Makar Sankranti festival.

In wake of COVID, Chief Minister Trivendra Singh Rawat on Thursday reviewed the ongoing preparations for Kumbh 2021 and directed the authorities to ensure that the projects are completed within the stipulated time frame.

For the ‘snan’ (bathing) on the occasion of Makar Sankranti, the CM directed officials to issue proper guidelines that needs to be followed by the devotees.

"For the success of Kumbh, the CM asked the authorities to focus on providing the best possible facility and arrangement for the pilgrims.

He said the preparations and arrangements should be on the lines of the 2010 Kumbh," an official statement said.

Kumbh pilgrims would have to register themselves through a portal that is being currently developed.

Besides, there would be thermal screening and antigen test facility at the entry points of Haridwar, officials said.

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