Archive · 5 Jun 2025
Summer Heat Deters Devotees, Impacting Boatmen's Livelihoods at Sangam
The scorching summer heat in Prayagraj is keeping people away from Sangam, a place where people go to take holy baths.
This is causing a big problem for the boatmen who usually make money by taking people across the river.
Fewer visitors mean less income, and some boatmen are thinking about finding other jobs.
The boatmen are struggling to earn a living because fewer people are visiting the holy site due to the hot weather.
The number of devotees visiting Sangam has decreased due to the summer heat.
This decline is impacting the income of boatmen who ferry pilgrims.
Boatmen are struggling to earn a living.
A boatman charges Rs 50 to ferry a devotee from Quila Ghat to Sangam.
Some boatmen are considering other work to earn a livelihood.
- Who
- Boatmen and devotees visiting Sangam.
- What
- The decline in devotees visiting Sangam due to summer heat is affecting the livelihoods of boatmen.
- When
- Ongoing due to the summer season.
- Where
- Sangam, Prayagraj, India
- Why
- Because of the decrease in visitors due to the summer heat, the boatmen are losing income.
- Location
- Prayagraj, India
- Estimated number of boatmen
- Approximately 1,500
- Boat fare from Quila Ghat to Sangam
- Rs 50 per devotee
- Primary reason for decline
- Summer heat
- Main activities of devotees
- Holy dips and rituals