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Maha Kumbh 2025 Makes History; Over 50 Crore Devotees Take Holy Dip at Triveni Sangam

The divine and grand spectacle of Maha Kumbh 2025, unfolding in Teerthraj Prayagraj since January 13, has now cemented its place in history.
Over 50 crore devotees have taken the sacred dip at Triveni Sangam, making this the largest congregation of people in any event in human history-religious, cultural, or social.

The staggering scale of participation at Maha Kumbh 2025 is unprecedented. In fact, to put this into perspective, excluding India and China, no other country in the world has a population exceeding the number of people who have already participated in this sacred gathering.

As a result, the number of devotees at Maha Kumbh surpasses the entire populations of the United States, Russia, Indonesia, Brazil, Pakistan, and Bangladesh.

According to the US Census Bureau, the world’s top ten most populous nations are as follows:
•India – 141.93 crore
•China – 140.71 crore
•United States – 34.20 crore
•Indonesia – 28.35 crore
•Pakistan – 25.70 crore
•Nigeria – 24.27 crore
•Brazil – 22.13 crore
•Bangladesh – 17.01 crore
•Russia – 14.01 crore
•Mexico – 13.17 crore

This means that except for India and China, no country in the world has a population greater than the number of devotees who have taken a dip at Maha Kumbh.

A Global Symbol Of Faith And Unity

This spiritual phenomenon serves as a testament to the eternal grandeur of Sanatan Dharma, transforming Maha Kumbh from a festival into a global symbol of devotion and unity.

Furthermore, the seamless execution of the event, overseen by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, has highlighted India’s cultural richness on a grand scale, leaving the world in awe of this ancient yet ever-growing celebration of faith.

Additionally, the sacred confluence of Maa Ganga, Maa Yamuna, and the invisible Maa Saraswati has become the heart of this spiritual awakening, attracting millions of saints, devotees, Kalpvasis, and pilgrims to its holy waters.

Surpassing All Expectations

CM Yogi Adityanath had initially projected 45 crore devotees, a milestone that was already achieved by February 11.

By February 14, the number had crossed 50 crores, with 12 days and one major bathing festival still remaining. Experts now expect the total participation to exceed 55 to 60 crores.

Massive Participation On Key Bathing Days

The record-breaking crowds at Mahakumbh 2025 have been especially evident on key bathing days:
•Mauni Amavasya (February 9): 8 crore devotees
•Makar Sankranti (January 15): 3.5 crore devotees
•Paush Purnima (January 25): 1.7 crore devotees
•January 30 & February 1: Over 2 crore devotees
•Basant Panchami (February 3): 2.57 crore devotees
•Magh Purnima (February 12): Over 2 crore devotees

With the final and biggest bathing festival yet to come, Maha Kumbh 2025 is on course to become the largest spiritual gathering in human history, reaffirming the unmatched grandeur of Sanatan Dharma on a global stage.

Vishal Talwar

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