Mahakumbh

Nagar, 19 Feb (HS): An unprecedented surge of spiritual devotion continues to

pour over Prayagraj, with more than 4.92 million devotees partaking in the Maha

Kumbh 2025 on Wednesday morning alone. According to the Uttar Pradesh

Information Department, the total number of visitors has surpassed 555.6

million since the event began in January. The Maha Kumbh, billed as the world's

greatest spiritual and cultural gathering, kicked out on January 13 with the

Paush Purnima and will conclude on February 26. The Triveni Sangam, where the

sacred plunge takes place, has been visited by notable leaders such as Prime

Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah, and numerous other

high-profile people. Dr. S Somnath, former ISRO Chairman, recently joined the

wave of devotees with his family for a spiritual experience at the Sangam.

Somnath

called the event an expression of humanity's search for the 'nectar of life'

and shared his profound connection with the cosmos on social media, emphasizing

the gathering's huge spiritual influence. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi

Adityanath stressed the state's transformational journey, highlighting

Prayagraj, Kashi, and Ayodhya as symbols of India's emerging potential under

Prime Minister Modi's leadership. He highlighted an exponential increase in

tourists to Ayodhya, which reflects the region's spiritual and economic

development.

The

Kashi Vishwanath Temple in Varanasi and the pilgrimage city of Ayodhya are also

seeing a rise in foot traffic, with pilgrims arriving for darshan following

their holy dip in Prayagraj, indicating a magnificent era of devotion and

cultural renaissance.

Hindusthan Samachar / Abhishek Awasthi