Mahakumbh 2025 Concludes with Record 66 Crore Devotees and Notable Controversies

The 45-day event in Prayagraj saw six sacred bathing rituals, political debates, viral moments, and challenges in crowd management and sanitation.

Over 66 crore devotees participated in the Mahakumbh 2025, making it the largest religious gathering in history, with six sacred bathing rituals, including the Maha Shivratri dip on the final day.
The event attracted prominent figures, including politicians, Bollywood celebrities, and business tycoons, adding a star-studded dimension to the spiritual festivities.
Tragic incidents, including stampedes in Prayagraj and at Delhi Railway Station, claimed over 48 lives and raised concerns about crowd management during the event.
Political leaders clashed over the handling of the Mahakumbh, with opposition leaders criticizing the Uttar Pradesh government for inadequate safety measures and sanitation issues.
Despite efforts to maintain cleanliness, reports of pollution and unsafe water quality at the Triveni Sangam highlighted environmental challenges at the historic event.