Prayagraj: The preparations for the Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 are underway and have almost reached its last leg in Prayagraj city of Uttar Pradesh, said reports on Tuesday. The city will host the Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 from January 13, 2025 to February 26, 2025. According to reports, Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath and UP Minister Nand Gopal Gupta offered prayers at Sangam Noj Ghat in Prayagraj while on a visit to supervise the preparations. Recently a notice has been issued to beware of fake scams relating to cottage booking in Maha kumbh 2025. There are several scams going on in the name of cottage booking in Maha kumbh 2025. According to reports, the government warned people not to trust fake letters given by fake operators. The government further urged people only to trust on official portals and verified mediums for correct information and booking. In this mela, millions of devotees take a holy bath in the Ganga river. The upcoming Mahakumbh 2025 in Prayagraj is expected to draw an overwhelming crowd of 40 crore pilgrims. This will surpass the previous record of 25 crore attendees during the 2019 event. The significant increase in expected pilgrims has prompted authorities to undertake extensive preparations. The preparation includes enlarging the event area and enhancing essential facilities. To accommodate the expected four lakhs vehicles daily, several parking lots will be set up both within the city and near the Mela area. Multiple entry and exit points will be designated for the mela area to facilitate easy access for the multitude of pilgrims. The tent city in Kumbh Mela will be a major attraction for tourists. In a first of its kind in Odisha, the Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) has decided to run “Maha Kumbh Special 2025” by Bharat Gaurav Tourist Train during the Maha Kumbh 2025, covering Varanasi, Prayagraj and Ayodhya from Puri. Each individual will have to pay at least Rs 20,905 (for adult and Rs 19,250 for a child between 5 and 11 Year) for the Maha Kumbh Punya Kshetra Yatra which covers fares for train, bus and hotel meal, Guide/Escort and insurance. The Uttar Pradesh government will use artificial intelligence-based technologies and tools for crowd management at the upcoming Maha Kumbh 2025 in Prayagraj. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has directed the state police department to embrace the technology for the mega event.