Mahakumbh 2025

February 27, 2025 3:38 PM

Mahakumbh 2025: How India successfully hosted world’s largest gathering

The Mahakumbh Mela 2025 concluded on Wednesday, marking the end of a 45-day event that drew over 660 million visitors, making it the world’s largest human gathering. Handling the sea of devotees arriving in Prayagraj to take a holy dip at the Sangam—the sacred confluence of the Ganga, Yamuna, and Saraswati rivers—required massive logistical planning and preparation. The Mahakumbh site was transformed into a sprawling temporary city. Thousands of tents and shelters were erected, including...

February 27, 2025 3:41 PM

Ekta Ka Mahakumbh – the Dawn of a New Era

The Mahakumbh has successfully concluded in the holy city of Prayagraj. A grand Mahayajna of Unity has been completed. When the consciousness of a nation awakens, when it breaks free from the shackles of a centuries-old mindset of subjugation, it breathes freely in the fresh air of renewed energy. The result of this was witnessed at the Ekta Ka Mahakumbh (Mahakumbh of Unity) in Prayagraj since January 13. On January 22, 2024, during the Pran Pratishtha of the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya, I spoke abou...

February 27, 2025 12:29 PM

Mahakumbh 2025 concludes, attracting over 660 million visitors

The Mahakumbh Mela, which began in Prayagraj on January 13, came to an official close on Wednesday, aligning with the auspicious celebration of Maha Shivratri. Spanning 45 days, the event drew more than 660 million people, making it the world’s largest human gathering, according to official estimates. Even after the festival's conclusion, devotees continued to flock to Prayagraj’s Triveni Sangam for a holy dip at the sacred confluence of the Ganga, Yamuna, and Saraswati rivers. In a post ...

February 18, 2025 9:19 AM

Beautiful experience: Devotees praise seamless arrangements at Maha Kumbh 2025

As the holy city of Prayagraj prepares for the final stages of the ongoing Maha Kumbh, the air is filled with devotion and excitement. Despite the massive influx of devotees, the spirit of faith, enthusiasm, and devotion continues to rise, with people flocking to the sacred banks of the Ganga to take part in the divine ritual. One devotee shared their positive experience, saying, “I heard a lot about the traffic issues and crowd management, but I didn’t face any such problems. It took me...

February 17, 2025 5:46 PM

Champions Trophy will rekindle Pakistan’s love of cricket, say former captains

Cricket fans in Pakistan are buzzing ahead of the Champions Trophy and hosting the elite one-day international tournament will rekindle the country's love affair with the sport, three former captains said. The event, which features the sport's top eight sides in the ODI format, begins on Wednesday with the hosts up against New Zealand in Karachi. It will be the first major global tournament hosted by Pakistan in nearly 30 years and former batting great Inzamam Ul Haq told Reuters there was no ...

February 16, 2025 6:50 PM

River systems similar to blood vessels of our body, says UP CM at ‘Faith of Kumbh’ conclave

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said on Sunday that more than 52 crore devotees have taken a holy dip at the Triveni Sangam during the ongoing Mahakumbh Mela. This has been the largest congregation in human history for a religious event. Speaking at the inauguration of a climate conclave that saw the role of religious leaders in environmental protection and climate change mitigation, CM Yogi Adityanath "emphasised saving nature as it faces dire challenges like pollution, over-extr...

February 14, 2025 5:34 PM

India Post Payments Bank brings digital banking to millions of devotees at Mahakumbh 2025

India Post Payments Bank (IPPB), which caters to over 11 crore customers across rural and urban areas, has set up service counters, mobile banking units, and customer assistance kiosks at five key locations during the ongoing Mahakumbh Mela in Prayagraj. These facilities, designed to manage large crowds efficiently, provide essential financial services to attendees, according to a press release from the Ministry of Communications. Launched on September 1, 2018, under the Department of Posts, M...

February 11, 2025 3:50 PM

Maha Kumbh 2025 sees record-breaking footfall of 45 crore devotees

The Maha Kumbh 2025 has set a new milestone as one of the largest religious gatherings in history, with over 450 million (45 crore) devotees attending the sacred event as of February 11. The state government had anticipated reaching this number by the end of 45 days, but the target was achieved within just one month, with 15 days still remaining for the Kumbh to conclude. This year's Kumbh Mela has showcased a remarkable blend of spirituality, grand rituals, and modern technological innovations,...

February 6, 2025 10:29 AM

Mahakumbh 2025: over 40 lakh pilgrims benefit from 24/7 pure drinking water supply via 233 water ATMs

A total of 233 Water ATMs have been installed across the Mela area, offering uninterrupted 24-hour service. Through these ATMs, pilgrims are receiving pure Reverse Osmosis (RO) water daily. As per official data from a press release issued by the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting on Wednesday, more than 40 lakh pilgrims have benefited from this service between January 21 and February 1. To further enhance convenience, the administration has made the water distribution completely free. I...

February 5, 2025 1:53 PM

Mahakumbh 2025: National Book Trust’s reading lounge becomes a major attraction for devotees

As millions of devotees take a holy dip at the Triveni Sangam during Mahakumbh 2025, the fairgrounds are also witnessing a confluence of literature, culture, and knowledge as per a press release issued by the Ministry of Education on Tuesday. Various exhibition pavilions set up at the event are drawing large crowds, with special initiatives by the Central Government ministries to educate visitors about government schemes and achievements using modern technologies. One of the key highlights of t...