Lucknow, Dec 15,2024: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said that while 40 crore devotees are expected to attend the 45-day Prayagraj Maha Kumbh (from January 13 to February 26), arrangements are being made to accommodate 100 crore devotees.
The CM said that On January 29, during the main Muhurta of Mauni Amavasya, an estimated six crore devotees will take a holy dip, but preparations are being made for 10 crore devotees.
He said, “The Maha Kumbh will feature extensive facilities, including 12 km of ghats and an expanded area spanning 10,000 acres. Devotees will have the opportunity to experience the darshan of Char Dham, Dwadash Jyotirlingas, and other significant Jyotirlingas. The event will integrate cutting-edge technology, such as an AI-based Bhashini app in 11 Indian languages, allowing visitors to access information about the Kumbh and services like Khoya-Paya in their preferred language.”
Yogi said, “The government plans to implement a precise headcount of every attendee and ensure a sustainable, eco-friendly event. The Mahakumbh will feature zero liquid discharge systems, 1.50 lakh toilets, and a ban on single-use plastics. This grand event aims to set a benchmark and drive Uttar Pradesh’s roadmap for economic prosperity.”
The CM criticised those who try to suppress the truth or tarnish cultural events like the Kumbh, emphasising that voices of truth often face threats and efforts to silence them.
Yogi highlighted the remarkable transformation of the 2019 Prayagraj Kumbh, stating that it redefined expectations. “Anyone who witnessed the Kumbh of 2019 would have seen the out-of-the-box efforts that made it clean, safe, and well-organised.
What was once associated with dirt, chaos, stampedes, and insecurity became a divine and grand event,” he said.
The Chief Minister credited the success of the 2019 Kumbh to its high standards of cleanliness, management, and security, noting that it was so exemplary that Prime Minister Narendra Modi washed the feet of sanitation workers in appreciation. “It is part of India’s heritage to express gratitude to those who contribute to its success,” he said.
Yogi said, “The upcoming Maha Kumbh 2025 will showcase a unique confluence of faith and modernity.”
