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I am fortunate to host one of the most auspicious Hindu festivals in my state,
state Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath told the Aaj Tak TV channel Security and safety of pilgrims is our priority,
Some 350 to 400 million devotees are going to visit the mela, so you can imagine the scale of preparations,
festival spokesman Vivek Chaturvedi said ahead of the opening Once you are in the water, you don't even feel cold,
said 56-year-old devotee Chandrakant Nagve Patel As a Hindu, this is an unmissable occasion,
the 38-year-old said, who travelled around 1,000 kilometres (625 miles) from Madhya Pradesh state to take part in the festival, which runs from Monday until February 26. It is the first time any laser light show is performed in Prayagraj. The story of Kumbh has enlightened us by giving such incredible knowledge,
Uttima Shukla, teacher in Khelgaon Public School, Prayagraj Laser light show in prayagraj has shown the beautiful story of Kumbh Prayagraj The story also tells why prayag is among is top pilgrimage in the world,
Vivek Mishra, Digital marketing manager For Hindus, the Maha Kumbh Mela is not merely a ritual but a journey of faith,
said Acharya Ramkishore Tiwari, a prominent spiritual leader I have been doing this for over 20 years, but the Maha Kumbh is always special. My daily earnings have tripled.”
Shyam Lal, a shopkeeper selling prasad and puja items, said The Maha Kumbh Mela is not just an event; it’s an opportunity to showcase India’s organizational capabilities,
said Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath This has been a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Seeing the Naga Sadhus and taking a holy dip at the Sangam has left me feeling spiritually elevated. The energy here is indescribable.”
Brototi Chakravortay, who visited Kumbh Mela for the first time in 2019 expressed her awe, saying Maha Kumbh 2025 is not just a spiritual gathering; it is a massive economic engine,
said Manoj Kumar Singh, Chief Secretary of Uttar Pradesh The worth of this financial activity could be an underestimation of the actual figure. If one pilgrim spends `8,000 for Mahakumbh, the number would cross `3.2 lakh crore going by the expected footfall,
