Maha Kumbh 2025 Concludes, Setting Records with 66 Crore Devotees
The 45-day religious gathering in Prayagraj drew global attention, celebrated for its scale, spiritual significance, and extensive management efforts.
- Maha Kumbh 2025 in Prayagraj witnessed over 66 crore devotees, marking it as one of the largest human gatherings in history.
- The event concluded on February 26 with the Mahashivratri Snan and was praised for its seamless organization and crowd management.
- Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted the event's spiritual and economic impact, calling it a symbol of unity and national consciousness.
- The festival set multiple Guinness World Records, including the largest synchronized sweeping drive involving thousands of sanitation workers.
- Post-event efforts include a 15-day cleanup drive to restore the site, with sanitation workers and other personnel receiving bonuses and health benefits in recognition of their contributions.
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