Mahakumbh 2025 Witnesses Record-Breaking Turnout as Over 550 Million Devotees Take Holy Dip

Spiritual Gathering Continues to Attract Millions, Set to Conclude on February 26

Prayagraj (Uttar Pradesh), February 19: The ongoing Mahakumbh 2025, the world’s largest human gathering, has recorded an unprecedented turnout, with over 550 million devotees taking the holy dip in the Triveni Sangam until February 18, officials confirmed on Tuesday.

According to official data, more than 12.6 million devotees participated in the spiritual congregation on Monday alone, marking another milestone in the 45-day-long festival. With the event set to conclude on February 26, millions more are expected to visit and seek divine blessings.

Prominent Figures Join the Holy Bath

Devotees from across the country continued to flock to Prayagraj to take a dip at the Triveni Sangam. Among them were several prominent personalities:

• Union Minister Pralhad Joshi, who took a holy dip along with his family, called the experience “amazing” and lauded the arrangements at Mahakumbh.

• Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan was also seen performing sacred rituals at the event.

• Renowned singer Shaan attended the Mahakumbh and took a dip in the Sangam, embracing the spiritual fervor.

CM Yogi Highlights Uttar Pradesh’s Transformation

On Monday, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath addressed the gathering and emphasized the spiritual and economic transformation of the state. He highlighted how Prayagraj, Kashi, and Ayodhya have emerged as symbols of India’s growing potential, crediting Prime Minister Narendra Modi for reviving global faith in India’s spiritual heritage.

CM Yogi also pointed out the remarkable rise in devotees visiting Ayodhya, stating that the number had surged from 2.35 lakh in 2016-17 to over 14-15 crore in 2024. He attributed this growth to faith-driven tourism and its impact on the region’s economy.

Pilgrims Head to Kashi and Ayodhya After Mahakumbh

After completing their holy dip in Prayagraj, a large number of pilgrims are now heading to Kashi Vishwanath Temple in Varanasi and Ram Mandir in Ayodhya for darshan, further contributing to the spiritual energy and cultural resurgence of Uttar Pradesh.

With only a few days left until its conclusion, Mahakumbh 2025 continues to attract devotees in record numbers, reaffirming its status as the largest religious gathering in the world.

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Tags: Mahakumbh 2025, Prayagraj, Triveni Sangam, Yogi Adityanath, Narendra Modi, Ayodhya, Kashi Vishwanath, Hindu Festival, Spiritual Gathering, Religious Tourism