62 Crore Devotees Attend Maha Kumbh, A Rare Century Event: Yogi

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Sunday hailed the ongoing Maha Kumbh 2025 as “one of the rarest events of the century”, revealing that over 62 crore devotees have already participated in the grand spiritual gathering.

Speaking at the Unicorn Companies Conclave in Agra, Adityanath compared the global startup movement to the spiritual magnetism of the Kumbh Mela.

CM Yogi remarked:

“I can call it the Unicorn Maha Kumbh of the startup world. There is an immense attraction towards the Maha Kumbh at this time.”

Highlighting its spiritual and cultural significance, he emphasized that such a massive gathering of people in a specific period is unparalleled in history.

Maha Kumbh 2025: Key Dates & Record-Breaking Participation

Event Duration: January 13 – February 26, 2025

The Maha Kumbh has already witnessed unprecedented participation, with Mauni Amavasya alone attracting a record 8 crore devotees.

Key Bathing Days & Attendance

Makar Sankranti (Jan 15): 3.5 crore devotees
Paush Purnima (Jan 25): 1.7 crore devotees
January 30 & February 1: Over 2 crore devotees
Basant Panchami (Feb 3): 2.57 crore devotees
Magh Purnima (Feb 12): Over 2 crore devotees

Upcoming: The Maha Shivratri Snan is expected to push total attendance beyond 65 crore, setting global records for the largest religious gathering.

Global Participation & High-Profile Attendees

According to the UP government (citing Pew Research 2024):
55% of India’s population has participated in the Maha Kumbh 2025.
Over 50% of Sanatan Dharma followers worldwide have visited the sacred event.

Prominent Attendees:

Diplomats from 73 countries, including Bhutan’s King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck, have taken a holy dip at the Sangam.
Over 50 lakh devotees from Nepal have also participated.

"Maha Kumbh Reconnects India to Its Spiritual Roots": CM Yogi

Yogi Adityanath, who is also the Mahant of Gorakshapeeth, stressed that the Kumbh is a powerful medium to revive India’s ancient traditions and cultural heritage.

CM Yogi Adityanath stated:

“It must have been envisioned that a time would come when people in India might feel disconnected from their traditions. The Kumbh serves as a crucial link to our spiritual roots.”

As the Maha Kumbh enters its final phase, it continues to make history as the largest spiritual gathering on the planet, reinforcing its significance in India’s rich cultural and religious legacy.