The grand and historic Mahakumbh is being successfully concluded in Prayagraj on the auspicious occasion of Mahashivratri on 26 February 2025. Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya said on Sunday that the holy bath ritual is going on in Prayagraj and the crowd is increasing there due to the increase in the number of devotees.
Speaking to the media, Deputy CM Maurya said, “The grand and historic Maha Kumbh 2025 has successfully concluded on the auspicious occasion of Mahashivratri. The sacred bathing ritual continues as more devotees arrive, adding to the growing crowd.”
“A warm welcome to Prayagraj; everyone is invited to experience this spiritual gathering. Congratulations to all those who participated. However, I acknowledge that some may have faced difficulties due to overcrowding, and for that, I sincerely apologize,” he told the media. The Deputy CM further added, “If your journey has been successful, then embrace the “leap of faith” that brought you here. As you immerse yourself in the sacred confluence of the Ganga, Yamuna, and Saraswati, may this faith remain with you even as you return home.”
Vijayendra Saraswati Swamigal, the Shankaracharya of Kanchi Kamakoti Peetham, arrived at Trichy International Airport following his participation in the Maha Kumbh Mela. Speaking to reporters at the airport, Swamigal said he was pleased to see so many people attending the Maha Kumbh Mela, a major Hindu holy occasion. He said, “Kumbh Mela is a very important religious event in our country. People from various parts of our country are also participating in the Kumbh Mela. It’s happy to see this.”
He further added, “I heard that more than 52 crore people have taken the holy dip till now. The UP CM has made very good arrangements for the Maha Kumbh Mela.”
Swamigal also noted Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath’s offer to visit Tamil Nadu as a show of respect. Swamigal said, “We have invited the UP CM Yogi to Tamil Nadu as an honor.” The last major bath will take place on Maha Shivratri on 26th February, and a large number of devotees continue to arrive to take a dip of faith in the Mahakumbh of Prayagraj.
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