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Managing such a massive number of people was a challenge, which was efficiently handled by the government and administration, presenting it as a model to the world. Over the 45 days of this grand event, more than 660 million devotees participated. This number is nearly half of India's total population

In an earlier announcement, CM Adityanath had said that those who could not visit the Maha Kumbh would receive Sangam water at their doorstep. Following this, ADG Fire Department Padmaja Chauhan directed Chief Fire Officer (CFO) Pramod Sharma to ensure that all returning fire tenders from Maha Kumbh carry Sangam water to their respective districts

According to industry leaders, the grand festival is estimated to have generated business of over Rs 3 lakh crore (about $360 billion) through goods and services, making it one of the biggest economic events in the country

Maha Kumbh 2025 has set an unparalleled record with over 64 crore devotees taking part in the holy dip in the last 45 days, making it the largest human gathering in history

Despite the large turnout, the Uttar Pradesh government, with continuous monitoring by CM Yogi, has ensured that the event runs smoothly. Pilgrims have praised the seamless arrangements, reflecting the government's diligent efforts to manage such a large-scale event

Being the last auspicious 'snan' of the Maha Kumbh, a large number of devotees had begun to gather on the banks of the Sangam from close to midnight, and while some camped and waited patiently to take the dip at 'Brahma Muhurt', scores of them performed the bathing rituals much before the appointed time.

Bollywood star Katrina was joined by her mother-in-law Veena Kaushal as they visited the Maha Kumbh

Over half of India's 110 crore Sanatan followers have bathed in the holy confluence, and this number is expected to surpass 65 crore by the final ‘amrit snan' on February 26, an official statement said

Chauhan took the holy dip at Triveni Sangam, the confluence of the Ganga, and Yamuna, and the mythological Saraswati rivers, on Feb 22

Organised by the Uttar Pradesh Department of Culture in collaboration with the Indian Council of Cultural Relations (ICCR), the two-day festival will showcase performances by 127 artists, including 107 international performers and seven Indian artists, representing 30 countries.

Devotees from across India and the world are arriving in large numbers to participate in this religious event

The railway ministry urged passengers to cooperate and adhere to official guidelines to ensure smooth and safe travel operations

A CPCB report revealed high fecal coliform levels in the Ganga and Yamuna rivers in Prayagraj during the Mahakumbh, indicating potential sewage contamination. The NGT ordered further action from UPPCB

The Maha Kumbh continues to see an overwhelming influx of people every day, with the scene at the Sangam being a testament to the faith and devotion of pilgrims

Around 1,000 vehicles were moving towards Prayagraj in Uttar Pradesh every hour at the Chakghat border here and nearly 800 returning from there in the same period

We will collect all data of CCTV footage and announcements done during stampede time: Police source

The stampede was preceded by a swell in crowd of passengers waiting to board trains to Prayagraj -- where the Maha Kumbh is underway -- on platform numbers 14 and 15 of the station

Due to sudden rush, passengers on platforms pushed each other, causing simple injuries to some of them, say Railway Board officials

Devotees from Chhattisgarh's Korba district, on their way to the Maha Kumbh, were killed in a head-on collision with a bus in Prayagraj late Friday night

Over 10 lakh devotees complete Kalpvas with a sacred dip in the Sangam, marking the end of a month-long spiritual practice