Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has unveiled ambitious plans for the upcoming Mahakumbh in Prayagraj, set to take place in 2025. The event is anticipated to surpass previous Kumbhs in scale and spiritual significance, with preparations meticulously underway to honor the rich cultural heritage of India’s “Sanatan” traditions. Adityanath emphasized that the Mahakumbh 2025 will not only be grander but also more accessible and environmentally conscious, setting new benchmarks for cleanliness and organization.
To ensure a transformative experience for pilgrims, the state government is investing over ₹5,600 crore to expand and enhance the festival’s infrastructure. This budget includes modern sanitation facilities and heightened security protocols that will leverage AI-driven technology. An added focus on sustainability promises a “Zero Plastic” policy and environmentally friendly transportation, with over 700 electric shuttle vehicles planned to facilitate movement around the venue. The expansion of the Mahakumbh area will also help ease the flow of millions of attendees, reducing travel distance for pilgrims within the festival grounds to under 1 kilometer.
In a symbolic gesture to the sacredness of the Ganga and Yamuna rivers, the government has pledged that no untreated waste will enter the waters, an effort that aligns with the broader “Clean Ganga” mission. Adityanath highlighted that the riverfronts will be safeguarded, while thousands of CCTV cameras will provide security, supplemented by volunteers and police trained specifically for the festival’s needs. The logo for the Mahakumbh 2025, featuring iconic Hindu symbols, has been designed to represent the confluence of nature, spirituality, and tradition, underscoring the event’s motto, Sarvasiddhipradah Kumbhah, meaning “Kumbh bestows all spiritual powers”
The Mahakumbh 2025 is anticipated to be a global spectacle, celebrating India’s spiritual legacy with unprecedented grandeur and inclusivity.
