Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said on Sunday (Feb 23) that 62 crore devotees have visited Prayagraj for Maha Kumbh 2025 so far, calling it "one of the rarest events of the century".

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Welcoming all the guests at the Unicorn Companies Conclave in Agra, Chief Minister Yogi said, "I can call it the Unicorn Maha Kumbh of the startup world. There is an attraction towards the Maha Kumbh at this time."

He said, "This is important for me. Today, I have come to Braj Bhoomi, behind which there has been a spiritual and cultural background. It has influenced India's civilisation and culture for a long time.''

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‘Rare event’

CM Yogi highlighted that such a gathering of people during a specific time period is a "rare" event.

"So far, 62 crore devotees have come to Prayagraj Maha Kumbh... Such a large gathering of people during a specific period is one of the rare events of this century. This tradition of India has given rise to the arrangement of organising these events at four important places in India since ancient times," Yogi said.

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CM Yogi, who is also the Mahant of Gorakshapeeth, highlighted the significance of the Kumbh Mela in reconnecting Indians with their cultural heritage. He emphasised that the event serves as a vital medium to re-establish ties with traditional roots, bringing people closer to their spiritual and cultural identities.

Security arrangements

The authorities managing the Maha Kumbh Mela have implemented extensive crowd control measures to ensure smooth management and safety as a huge influx of devotees is expected for the Amrit Snan on the upcoming Maha Shivratri festival.

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"We have increased alertness ahead of the Maha Kumbh snan on Mahashivratri. Additional security has been deployed here. Barricading has been done all around. A holding area has been set up, and passengers are being brought here. We are making regular announcements for trains so that they stay aware. They are being given entry only after their train arrives at the platform. We are ensuring that the platform's passengers do not exceed its capacity... All arrangements are in place," DSP Yashwant Singh emphasised.

(With inputs from agencies)