India, Feb. 27 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said researchers in the spiritual field will study the enthusiasm of millions of Indians who participated in the Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj and will find that India, proud of its heritage, is now moving forward with new energy. He said he is confident that the nation has become "stronger" after witnessing the scenes at the Maha Kumbh.

"I believe this is the beginning of a new era, which is going to write India's new future," he said blog after the conclusion of the Maha Kumbh. He said the gathering should serve as a template for people to come together for the nation's development.

"Just as in the Maha Kumbh of unity, every devotee, whether poor or rich, young or old, from within t...