Lucknow, Feb 26 (NationPress) The Maha Kumbh Mela-2025 in Prayagraj concluded on Maha Shivratri, signifying the final day of the festival on Wednesday. From January 13 to February 26, the event attracted individuals from across the nation and around the globe, including politicians, athletes, industrialists, and Bollywood celebrities, who all took a holy dip at the sacred Triveni Sangam.

On the concluding day of the Maha Kumbh, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath announced via social media that over 66.21 crore devotees had participated in the sacred bath at the confluence of the Ganga, Yamuna, and Saraswati rivers in Prayagraj during the festival.

CM Yogi stated, “In the 45-day-long Prayagraj Maha Kumbh, more than 66 crore 21 lakh devotees received the blessings of the holy dip at Triveni. This achievement is both unprecedented and unforgettable in world history.”

He also expressed his appreciation to the Mela administration, local authorities, police, sanitation workers, Ganga ambassadors, volunteer organizations, religious institutions, boatmen, and all departments of the central and state governments that contributed to the event's success and safety.

On the social media platform X, CM Yogi wrote, "Under the guidance of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the 'great yajna' of humanity, the grand festival of faith, unity, and equality, Maha Kumbh-2025, Prayagraj, is reaching its conclusion with the sacred bath of Maha Shivaratri today. From January 13, the auspicious Poush Purnima, to February 26, Maha Shivaratri, a total of 66 crore 21 lakh devotees have received the blessings of the holy dip in the sacred Triveni during these 45 days. This is an unprecedented and unforgettable milestone in world history."

He added, "It is the divine blessings of the revered akhadas, saints, mahamandaleshwars, and religious leaders that have made this grand assembly of harmony divine and magnificent, delivering a message of unity to the entire world. I sincerely congratulate and thank all the distinguished individuals, devotees from across the globe, and ascetics who have played a part in this achievement."

CM Yogi further extended his gratitude to the Maha Kumbh Mela administration, local administration, police, sanitation workers, various volunteer organizations, religious institutions, boatmen, and all departments of the central and state governments for their roles in the smooth and successful organization of the event. He especially thanked the residents of Prayagraj for their patience and hospitality, which enchanted everyone.

"May Maa Ganga and Lord Beni Madhav bless you all," he concluded.