Mahakumbh 2025 Prepares for Final Bathing Ritual on Mahashivratri

As the 45-day festival concludes on February 26, authorities focus on managing massive crowds and addressing misinformation.

The Mahakumbh Mela 2025, the world's largest religious gathering, will conclude on February 26, coinciding with Mahashivratri, after hosting over 59 crore devotees so far.
Officials have implemented extensive measures for traffic regulation, crowd management, and cleanliness to ensure a smooth experience for an estimated 1 crore daily visitors in the final days.
Uttar Pradesh Chief Secretary Manoj Kumar Singh and DGP Prashant Kumar inspected preparations, including ghats, and announced strict action against misinformation, with over 50 FIRs filed against offenders.
A local entrepreneur's 'digital snan' service, charging ₹1,100 to symbolically immerse photographs of devotees unable to attend, has sparked mixed reactions online, ranging from criticism to amusement.
The Mahakumbh is expected to contribute over ₹3 lakh crore to Uttar Pradesh's economy, with dignitaries and millions of pilgrims from across the globe participating in the event.