Shah was guarded by a heavy security cover in the Mela area and in Prayagraj. While the Mela area was made strictly a no-vehicle zone, Prayagraj city had several route diversions in place.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah reached Prayagraj on Monday to participate in the Maha Kumbh celebrations. He took the holy dip at Triveni Sangam, flanked by several Hindu saints and seers, and offered prayers to God.

Baba Ramdev lauds Home Minister Amit Shah for his holy dip at Prayagraj's Maha Kumbh Mela, underscoring his pride in India and Sanatan Dharma. Shah, joined by Uttar Pradesh's Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath,