Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 in Prayagraj Sets Global Participation Record with 66.21 Crore Devotees
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Synopsis
The Maha Kumbh Mela-2025 in Prayagraj, which concluded on Maha Shivratri, saw over 66.21 crore devotees participating in the festival from January 13 to February 26. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath expressed gratitude to all contributors for the success of this unprecedented event.
Key Takeaways
- 66.21 crore devotees participated in Maha Kumbh 2025.
- The festival took place from January 13 to February 26.
- Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath acknowledged various contributors.
- The sacred bath occurred at the Triveni Sangam.
- The event is noted as unprecedented in world history.
Lucknow, Feb 26 (NationPress) The Maha Kumbh Mela-2025 in Prayagraj concluded on Maha Shivratri, marking the festival's final day on Wednesday. From January 13 to February 26, the event attracted individuals from all corners of the nation and the globe, including politicians, athletes, industrialists, and Bollywood stars, all taking a sacred dip at the revered Triveni Sangam.
On the last day of the Maha Kumbh, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath shared on social media that over 66.21 crore devotees had partaken in the holy bath at the confluence of the Ganga, Yamuna, and Saraswati rivers in Prayagraj during the festival.
CM Yogi stated, “During the 45-day-long Prayagraj Maha Kumbh, more than 66 crore 21 lakh devotees received the blessings of the holy dip at Triveni. This moment is truly unprecedented and unforgettable in world history.”
He also expressed 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 concluding 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 truly unprecedented and unforgettable 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 both divine and magnificent, conveying a message of unity to the entire world. I sincerely congratulate and thank all the distinguished individuals, devotees from around the globe, and ascetics who have contributed to this achievement."
CM Yogi also conveyed his gratitude to the Maha Kumbh Mela administration, local administration, police, sanitation workers, various voluntary organizations, religious institutions, boatmen, and all departments of the central and state governments for their role in the smooth and successful organization of the event. He especially thanked the residents of Prayagraj for their patience and hospitality, which captivated everyone.
"May Maa Ganga and Lord Beni Madhav bless you all," he concluded.
