LUCKNOW, Feb. 26 -- Chief minister Yogi Adityanath on Tuesday highlighted the unprecedented scale of the Mahakumbh, asserting that the grand religious event had not only set new records in footfall but also created a 'Panch Teertha'-Prayagraj, Kashi, Ayodhya, Gorakhpur, and Mathura-Vrindavan.

Speaking in the Uttar Pradesh Legislative Council during the debate on the governor's address, he said 64 crore devotees had already participated in the Mahakumbh till date, making it the largest congregation of faith globally.

He said many devotees coming to the Mahakumbh also made it a point to visit Ayodhya, Kashi, Mathura-Vrindavan and Gorakhpur.

He compared it to other major religious gatherings, stating that while Mecca saw 1.4 crore visitor...