Mahakumbh 2025, Feb. 23 -- With Maha Shivratri just round the corner, India's largest religious festival -the Mahakumbh -is nearing its close. But the craze refuses to die down.

Around 60 crore devotees have already taken a holy dip in the Triveni Sangam, and this number is expected to surpass 65 crore by the final 'amrit snan' on Maha Shivratri (February 26), mentions a statement by the Uttar Pradesh government.

The pilgrimage, however, comes with a price tag. Devotees making their way to Prayagraj have found themselves paying up to 300 per cent more for flights, hotels and local transportation services, as compared to regular prices.

According to a survey by Local Circles, 87 per cent of air travellers to Mahakumbh paid around 50-300...