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Kumbh pilgrims choke Varanasi, Ganga aarti suspended till February 26

IndiaTimes Saturday, 15 February 2025
As record-breaking numbers of pilgrims from Maha Kumbh reached Varanasi, restrictions were extended and safety measures enforced. CM Yogi Adityanath conducted an aerial survey and opted for a cruise to visit the Kashi Vishwanath temple. Ganga aarti was suspended, schools remained online, and boat operations were restricted after 6pm to manage the crowd.
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