Prayagraj, Feb. 12 -- Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath had predicted that this year's grand Mahakumbh would set a historic record with 45 Crore devotees. His forecast proved right 15 days before the event's conclusion.
By 8 am on February 11, the official count had surpassed 45 Crores, with nearly 50 Lakh devotees taking a holy dip in the Triveni Sangam that morning alone.
With 15 days remaining and two major bathing festivals yet to occur, the total number of bathers is expected to surpass 50 Crores-55 Crores.
The sacred confluence of Maa Ganga, Maa Yamuna, and the invisible Maa Saraswati continues to witness an overwhelming surge of faith and devotion. Saints, devotees, Kalpvasis, and pilgrims from all walks of life are taking the holy d...