South Central Railways (SCR) has announced the operation of 12 special trains to cater to increased passenger demand between Prayagraj and SMVT Bengaluru.
Devotees take a sankalp of silence (mauna vrata) to observe spiritual elevation on this day. It is also known that Mauni Amavasya is a very auspicious day to take a holy bath, or'snana' in a holy river, particularly in the Ganga.
Prayagraj administration in Uttar Pradesh announced that the secondary schools of all the boards will remain closed till January 6. This development comes amid the cold waves and heavy rains. This order was announced by District School Inspector, Pra