The portrayal of the Aghori community by the artists captured the attention of locals and tourists alike with its depiction of spiritual and cultural significance.
It is expected that around 40-45 crore people will travel to the Maha Kumbh this year and the Varanasi tourism department expects that around 20 crore of those (40 per cent of tourists) people will also visit their city.
The daily Ganga Aarti at the Triveni Sangam in Prayagraj was conducted on Friday evening with the chanting of hymns and the lighting of oil lamps ahead of the Maha Kumbh, which is scheduled to commence on Monday.
Spanning an expansive 4.75 lakh square feet, the pandal was constructed in a short span of 35 days, highlighting the incredible efforts and coordination involved in its creation.
As the 2025 Maha Kumbh nears its commencement date, the crowd gathering at the holy Sangam in Uttar Pradesh's Prayagraj, Sumeru Peethadhishwar Shankaracharya Narendranand Saraswati said that Uniform Civil Code and population control should be put into effect.
Prayagraj has 10 Sewage Treatment Plants (STPs) with a cumulative capacity of 340 MLD. Among them, the 42 MLD Naini 2 STP, developed using innovative FCR/Organica technology, stands out.
Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, during his visit to Prayagraj to review the arrangements for Mahakumbh, flagged off special shuttle buses of the Uttar Pradesh Transport Corporation and electric buses named 'Atal Seva' on the second day of his tour.
Swami Kailashnand Ji Maharaj on Wednesday confirmed that Laurene Powell, wife of late Apple co-founder Steve Jobs, will attend the upcoming Maha Kumbh 2025 in Uttar Pradesh's Prayagraj.
The Chief Minister also served 'thalis' to the people as he inspected the special kitchen during its inauguration. He launched 'Maa Ki Rasoi' and oversaw the arrangements made to feed people. Adityanath, accompanied by UP cabinet minister Nand Gopal Gupta Nandi, also took stock of the kit
"We will deliver all information about the Maha Kumbh to those living in remote villages via these facilities. We can broadcast the happenings in Maha Kumbh so that people living in remote areas experience the same," Adityanath said while speaking at the inaugural event in Uttar Pradesh's
Every day, starting at 8:00 AM and till late at night, Baba boils milk in a giant Kadhai to prepare creamy Rabri, which is served to the devotees. His selfless service has not only become a highlight of the Kumbh but has made the devotees joyous.