This 45-day festival, which began today, is expected to attract millions of pilgrims seeking spiritual purification...
Digital Desk: The Mahakumbh 2025 begins from today at Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh and more than 60 lakh pilgrims bathed at the Sangam–the abode of Ganga, Yamuna, and the mythical Saraswati. It will last for 45 days, up to 26th February , 2025, as the Millions of pilgrims are expected to visit for spiritual purification which will enhance the local trade circle and economy.
This Mahakumbh has special significance due to rare celestial alignments that takes place once in every 144 years. Other significant bathing dates are Paush Poornima falling on January 13, Makar Sankranti on January 15, Mauni Amavasya on January 29, Basant Panchami on February 3, Maghi Purnima on February 12 and Maha Shivratri on February 26.
The Prime minister Narendra Modi extended his wishes, emphasizing Mahakumbh as the epitome of India's spiritual heritage and unity. As per the estimates Praveen Khandelwal, General secretary of CAIT, this event to expected to lead to business and generate revenue of more than ₹2 lakh crore in various areas
Apple’s Laurene Powell Jobs, the wife of Steve Jobs and a devotee of Swami Kailashnand Giri has also joined the celebration, she was given a Hindu- Kamala name symbolizing her spiritual engagement, Kamala also took a holy dip in the Ganga, and according to reports, she will stay at Niranjini Akhara Camp untill 15th January, 2025.
For assistance, visitors can call the ministry of tourism helpline toll free number at 1800111363 or 1363 supported by local and international languages. The Mahakumbh 2025 promises not just spiritual journey but also an devotion, cultural harmony from across the world.
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