By FAZLULLAH for RAHAMATABAD.COM

Date: February 24, 2025

Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh – The ongoing Mahakumbh festival in Uttar Pradesh has reached a historic milestone, with over 600 million devotees participating in the sacred event. The festival, which is held once every 12 years, has drawn pilgrims from across the world for a holy dip in the Ganges.Authorities have implemented extensive crowd management measures to ensure the safety of attendees. Over 50,000 security personnel have been deployed, along with emergency medical teams.”This is the largest religious gathering in human history, and we are fully prepared to handle the massive crowds,” said a senior government official.The final holy bath (snan) is scheduled for February 26, with an estimated 100 million devotees expected to take part. The festival continues to be a significant cultural and spiritual event for millions of Hindus worldwide.