Maha Kumbh 2025: World's largest religious gathering
The Maha Kumbh 2025 will be held from January 13 (Paush Poornima) to February 26 (Maha Shivratri), with over 40 crore devotees expected to attend the 45-day event, making it the world's largest religious gathering. The 2019 Kumbh saw a footfall of 24 crore devotees. (Image credit: Kapil Dixit/TOI Prayagraj)
PM Narendra Modi's visit to Prayagraj
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Prayagraj holds great significance for Sanatan Dharma followers. Known for hosting the Maha Kumbh every 12 years, the city is a spiritual hub where the sacred confluence of the Ganga, Yamuna, and Saraswati rivers unites people from all walks of life. (Image credit: Kapil Dixit/TOI Prayagraj)
PM Narendra Modi: Maha Kumbh 2025 'Yagya of unity'
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, at the Maha Kumbh Mela ground, emphasized that the 2025 Maha Kumbh would be a "Maha Yagya of unity," elevating the nation's spiritual and cultural identity. He made the remarks after inaugurating 167 developmental projects worth Rs 5,500 crore to enhance city infrastructure and facilities for pilgrims during the event. (Image credit: Kapil Dixit/TOI Prayagraj)
PM launches Kumbh Sah'AI'yak chatbot
Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the multilingual Kumbh Sah'AI'yak chatbot to assist the over 40 crore devotees expected at the 2025 Maha Kumbh. Available in 11 languages, the chatbot will provide essential information such as navigation, parking, and accommodation in seconds. (Image credit: Kapil Dixit/TOI Prayagraj)
Key corridors inaugurated in Prayagraj
Four major corridors—Akshayvat, Hanuman Mandir, Bhardwaj Ashram, and Shringverpur Dham—were inaugurated in Prayagraj. The city, known for its connection to Lord Ram, plays a significant role in his journey to becoming Maryada Purushottam. (Image credit: Kapil Dixit/TOI Prayagraj)
Rs 1,600 crore railway projects for Maha Kumbh
In a bid to improve pilgrim facilities for the upcoming Maha Kumbh, Rs 1600 crore worth of railway projects were launched, including the electrification of the Jhusi-Prayagraj line, an Rs 850 crore bridge over the Ganga, and electronic interlocking at Prayagraj Junction. (Image credit: Kapil Dixit/TOI Prayagraj)
PM inaugurates Lord Ram, Nishadraj statues & corridors
Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath announced that Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated a 56-ft high statue of Lord Ram and Nishadraj, along with the Nishadraj corridor and the Maharishi Bharadwaj Ashram corridor in Prayagraj, further enriching the city's spiritual heritage. (Image credit: Kapil Dixit/TOI Prayagraj)
PM thanks sanitation workers
More than 15,000 sanitation workers will ensure cleanliness during the 2025 Maha Kumbh. Their contributions were recognized, with Prime Minister Modi expressing gratitude for their efforts in maintaining hygiene at such a large-scale event. (Image credit: Kapil Dixit/TOI Prayagraj)