Panaji: The Mahakumbh 2025 event is expected to attract over 450 million pilgrims, saints, ascetics and tourists during the event, which is starting from January 13 to February 26, 2025 on the sacred banks of the confluence of Ganga, Yamuna and Saraswati.
“This year’s Mahakumbh will surpass the previous one in both grandeur and divine essence. Prayagraj Mahakumbh-2025 is expected to welcome over 450 million pilgrims, saints, ascetics, and tourists. In preparation, the Uttar Pradesh government has made meticulous and timely arrangements,” said Dara Singh Chauhan addressing media persons on Thursday in Panaji.
He said that Uttar Pradesh government, led by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, is dedicated to making Mahakumbh 2025 a global symbol of India’s cultural unity.
On Wednesday, Chauhan and Minister of State, Jal Shakti, Ramkesh Nishad, led a roadshow in Panaji.
Both the ministers invited Goa Governor P S Sreedharan Pillai and Chief minister Dr Pramod Sawant for Mahakumbh 2025.
Chauhan said that the UP government is taking significant steps to ensure the event is historic, featuring international participation and state-of-the-art facilities.
He said that the organisers will ensure that it is “clean, healthy, safe and digital Mahakumbh.” “A pledge has been taken to make the event environment friendly by declaring it a single-use plastic-free Mahakumbh,” he said.
Chauhan said that special emphasis has been placed on making Mahakumbh Mela 2025 both clean and green. “Approximately three lakh plants have been cultivated across Prayagraj, with the Uttar Pradesh government pledging to ensure their care and maintenance even after the conclusion of the Mela,” he said.
He said that the arrangements have been made to ensure tourists do not face parking issues.
“In this regard, 101 smart parking facilities have been created, capable of accommodating up to five lakh vehicles daily. The parking area spans 1,867.04 hectares, which is 763.75 hectares larger compared to the 1,103.29 hectares allocated for parking in 2019. These parking facilities will be monitored through the Integrated Control Command Centre,” he said.
