Archive · 19 Jan 2026
Security Measures for Mauni Amavasya
On Mauni Amavasya, many people go to special places like Prayagraj, Ayodhya, and the Maa Shyamasundari Kali Temple in Kolkata to take a holy bath or see the goddess.
Because so many people come, the police are making sure everyone is safe.
They are dividing the areas into smaller parts, stopping some vehicles, and watching everything with cameras and drones.
In Kolkata, the temple gates were temporarily closed to prevent a stampede.
The Chief Minister welcomed everyone and wished them well.
If too many people gather, they will make everyone move in one direction and stop more vehicles.
This is to keep everyone safe and organized during this big event.
A helicopter even showered flower petals on the devotees in Ayodhya, making the occasion more special.
Lakhs of devotees gather for the holy dip at ghats in Prayagraj and Ayodhya on Mauni Amavasya.
Security tightened in Prayagraj and Ayodhya due to the large crowd, with areas divided into sectors and zones.
Vehicles restricted from crowded areas and continuous surveillance through CCTV and drones implemented.
Police averted a stampede-like situation at the Maa Shyamasundari Kali Temple in Kolkata by temporarily closing the gates due to heavy rush.
Devotees in Kolkata expressed their determination to have darshan of the goddess despite the restrictions.
- Who
- Devotees and security personnel in Uttar Pradesh and Kolkata
- What
- Security arrangements and management of crowds during Mauni Amavasya
- When
- Mauni Amavasya
- Where
- Prayagraj, Ayodhya in Uttar Pradesh; Maa Shyamasundari Kali Temple in Kolkata
- Why
- To manage the large crowd of devotees for holy dips and darshan, ensuring their safety
Government and Authorities
Devotees and Public
Security Measures
Government and Authorities
The government and authorities have implemented strict security measures, including sector division, vehicle restrictions, and continuous surveillance through CCTV and drones, to manage the large crowd and ensure safety.
Devotees and Public
Devotees appreciate the efforts made by the authorities to ensure their safety but may find some restrictions inconvenient, especially during a significant religious event.
Temple Access
Government and Authorities
Police temporarily closed the gates of the Maa Shyamasundari Kali Temple to prevent a stampede-like situation due to the heavy rush of devotees.
Devotees and Public
Devotees expressed their determination to have darshan of the goddess and were unwilling to leave the area without completing their prayers.
- Event
- Mauni Amavasya
- Locations
- Prayagraj, Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh; Maa Shyamasundari Kali Temple, Amherst Street, Kolkata
- Security Measures
- Sector division, vehicle restrictions, CCTV and drone surveillance, temporary closure of temple gates
- Officials
- Ayodhya CO Ashutosh Tiwari, Prayagraj Police Commissioner Jogendra Kumar, Amherst Street Police
- Purpose
- Holy dip at ghats and darshan at temples
- Devotees Count
- Approximately 50 lakh in Uttar Pradesh; thousands in Kolkata
- Chief Minister
- Yogi Adityanath
Sources
Breaking News Today: Lakhs of Devotees Gather for Holy Dip at Sangam on Mauni Amavasya
UP: 1.3 crore devotees take holy dip on Mauni Amavasya morning at Sangam
Large Number of Devotees Gather at Sangam for Mauni Amavasya Holy Dip
Flower petals showered on devotees at Triveni Sangam, as thousands take holy dip on Mauni Amavasya
UP: 3.15 crore devotees take holy dip on Mauni Amavasya at Sangam
Priyanka Gandhi Extends Greetings on Mauni Amavasya, Emphasizes Spiritual Significance and National Well-being
Devotees throng Sangam in Prayagraj, Ganga ghats in Varanasi to take holy dip on Mauni Amavasya
Police avert stampede-like situation at north Kolkata Kali temple on Mauni Amavasya
