A fire broke out in an ashram in Sector 19 of the Maha Kumbh area on Saturday, PTI reported. Several fire tenders are present at the spot. Prayagraj ADG Bhanu Bhaskar said that no loss of life has been reported in the fire and that the blaze is under control now.

The Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj draws massive crowds, with over 2.79 lakh passengers boarding trains and over 10.47 lakh traveling on February 14. Union Minister Piyush Goyal highlights the event's emotional significance and its role in promoting India's collective spirit and cultural heritage.

Due to a sudden increase in the number of attendees, the Uttar Pradesh government has issued new guidelines for the ongoing Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj.

The Maha Kumbh began on January 13 in Prayagraj. Its final day coincides with the festival of Maha Shivratri on 26.

Congress MP Rajeev Shukla arrived in Prayagraj on Saturday to take a holy dip at the Sangam and offer prayers at the Maha Kumbh.Sharing his experience of the Maha Kumbh in the holy city, Shukla said,