Maha Kumbh Boosts Pilgrimage: 10 Lakh Devotees Visit Ayodhya, 7.41 Lakh At Kashi Vishwanath

Following their participation in the Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj, devotees from across India and abroad are visiting other sacred sites in Uttar Pradesh.

Over the past three days, approximately 10 lakh devotees visited Ayodhya, 7.41 lakh worshipped at the Kashi Vishwanath temple, 5 lakh paid homage at Vindhyavasini Dham, and over 1 lakh visited Naimisharanya Dham in Sitapur.

With over 7 crore devotees having bathed and prayed at the Maha Kumbh so far, many are continuing their spiritual journeys to places like Shringverpur, Chitrakoot, Kashi, Maa Vindhyavasini Dham, Naimisharanya, and Ayodhya.

This influx of devotees is also contributing to local employment and boosting the regional economy.

The Kashi Vishwanath temple recorded more than 7.41 lakh visitors between 13 and 15 January, with 2.19 lakh on 13 January, 2.31 lakh on 14 January, and over 2.90 lakh on 15 January.

Similarly, Vindhyavasini Dham saw over 5 lakh devotees, while Naimisharanya Dham welcomed more than 1 lakh pilgrims.

Ayodhya, also known as Ramnagari, has experienced an extraordinary surge of devotees, creating a vibrant atmosphere of faith.

Thousands are gathering for darshan of Ramlala and Hanumangarhi.

Under the leadership of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, the district administration has made comprehensive arrangements for visitors.

Over 10 lakh devotees have visited Ayodhya in the past three days, marking the historic occasion of Ramlala’s enthronement after 500 years.

Devotees continue to form long lines, awaiting their chance to pay their respects.

CM Yogi Adityanath has directed top officials, including Commissioner Gaurav Dayal, IG Praveen Kumar, District Magistrate Chandra Vijay Singh, SSP Rajkaran Nair, and Municipal Commissioner Santosh Sharma, to ensure seamless administration along key routes like Dharmapath, Rampath, and Bhaktipath.

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