Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday monitored the arrangements at the Maha Kumbh from the control room located at Gorakhnath Temple.
Acharya Mahamandaleshwar Swami Avdheshanand Giri Maharaj of Juna Akhara on Wednesday said that nearly half of India's population participated in the Maha Kumbh, showcasing India's civilisation and culture to the world.
Rajesh Dwivedi, SSP Maha Kumbh, on Wednesday, said that Prayagraj is witnessing a huge inflow of pilgrims participating in the last 'Snan' of the Maha Kumbh, coinciding with the auspicious occasion of Maha Shivaratri.
Several Akharas participated in the Maha Kumbh, including Niranjani Akhada, Ahwan Akhada, and Juna Akhada, the largest Akhada in the Sanyasi tradition.
Speaking to ANI after inspecting the station ahead of Maha Shivaratri on Tuesday, Vaishnaw emphasised that the passengers were happy with the arrangement.
The Indian Railways has undertaken special arrangements for Maha Shivaratri, planning to run more than 350 additional trains from Prayagraj to facilitate the return of pilgrims following the final Amrit Snan of Mahakumbh 2025 on February 26, said Indian Railway in a statement.
Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya said the Mahakumbh 2025 is moving towards a successful completion in a historic and grand manner. He added that the last 'snan' will take place on Maha Shivaratri and a large number of devotees are gathering in Prayagraj to attend the
Maha Kumbh is one of the largest and most significant religious congregations in the world. The key 'snan' dates left are: January 29 (Mauni Amavasya - Second Shahi Snan), February 3 (Basant Panchami - Third Shahi Snan), February 12 (Maghi Purnima), and February 26 (Maha Shivaratri).
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Friday visited Piteshwarnath Shiv Temple in Uttar Pradesh's Gorakhpur and offered prayers on the occasion of Maha Shivaratri.
Chouhan, while speaking to ANI on Friday said that the decision taken by the Modi government on the occasion of Maha Shivaratri sends a message of women empowerment.
Nepali Hindu devotees on Friday continued to throng the Pashupatinath Temple in the capital Kathmandu, observing the great festival of Maha Shivaratri.