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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.

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Prayagraj: UP CM Yogi Adityanath felicitates a municipal worker during the closing ceremony a day after the conclusion of Maha Kumbh 2025, in Prayagraj, Thursday, Feb. 27, 2025.
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As was time for all to bid adieu to the greatest religious gathering on the earth, the once overcrowded bathing ghats stood deserted on Friday. (Sourced)

Overview

  • 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.