In a post on X, PM Modi declared the conclusion of the Maha Kumbh, describing it as a "Maha Yagya of unity." He shared his reflections and a link to his blog on the powerful significance of the event.
On February 26, Jagadguru Shankaracharya Swami Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati criticized the ongoing Maha Kumbh, calling it the "Sarkari Kumbh" and reaffirming that the true event ended on Purnima. He sets a March 17 deadline for political parties to decide on cow slaughter.
Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday posted on X, "The 'Maha Yagya' of humanity, the grand festival of faith, unity and equality, Maha Kumbh-2025, Prayagraj, organised under the guidance of the respected Prime Minister Narendra Modi, is moving towards its culmination today with the
Meanwhile, devotees broke their fasts after Mahadeepa was lifted atop Lingaraj temple in Bhubaneswar on Wednesday night, on the occasion of Mahashivratri.
Speaking at the festival, Home Minister Amit Shah said, "I consider it a great privilege to accept the invitation of Sadhguru and have the darshan of Adiyogi and participate in the grand Maha Shivratri festival that reveals the greatness of Mahadev. Today, from Somnath to Kedarnath, from
Speaking to ANI, Haryana Governor Dattatreya said, "Today, the people of the country are celebrating on the occasion of Maha Shivratri. I have also offered prayers here. Lord Shiva symbolises strength and energy. The country needs energy and should move on the path of development."
"The Sangam ghat is visited by devotees all around the year and we ensure safety and cleanliness there. Today, till 8 pm, 1.53 crore people have taken holy dip in Prayagraj. 66.30 crore devotees have taken holy dip in the entire Mahakumbh period," said the DM.
The Mahakumbh 2025 concluded on the auspicious occasion of Maha Shivratri on Wednesday, marking a momentous event filled with spiritual unity, divine energy, and supernatural significance.
Shri Kashi Vishwanath Dham witnessed an overwhelming footfall on Tuesday, with 6,67,855 devotees visiting the revered temple for darshan till 7:00 PM on the occasion of Maha Shivratri.