The prime minister said on Tuesday that the successful conduct of Mahakumbh in Prayagraj reflected spirit of rising India. Modi addressed the Lok Sabha on Mahakumbh during the ongoing Budget session of Parliament.
“I bow to crores of people of the country who contributed to the success of Mahakumbh in Prayagraj,” Modi said, adding that Prayagraj Mahakumbh reflects the spirit of rising India.
“I stand here to speak on Prayagraj’s Maha Kumbh. I congratulate crores of countrymen because of whom the Maha Kumbh could be organised successfully. Many people contributed to the success of the Maha Kumbh… I thank the people of India, UP and Prayagraj…”
The Mahakumbh 2025, the recent iteration of the Kumbh Mela, a Hindu pilgrimage festival that marked a full orbital revolution of Jupiter around the Sun, was held from January 13 to February 26, 2025, at the Triveni Sangam in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh. The event was billed as world’s largest gathering with more than 660 million taking a dip in the river, according to numbers released by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath-led UP government.
“Many forms of ‘Amrit’ have emerged from the Mahakumbh. The ‘Amrit’ of unity is its most sacred offering. The Mahakumbh has been an event where people from every corner of the country have come together. Setting aside their egos, they have united in the spirit of ‘Vayam’—not ‘I,’ but ‘We’—in Prayagraj. People from different states have become part of the sacred Triveni. When millions from various regions strengthen the sense of nationality, the unity of the country grows. When people speaking different languages chant ‘Har Har Gange’ on the banks of the Sangam, it reflects the spirit of ‘Ek Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat’ and enhances the feeling of unity…”
Many forms of ‘Amrit’ have emerged from the Mahakumbh. The ‘Amrit’ of unity is its most sacred offering.
I emphasised the importance of ‘Sabka Sath Sab ka Vikas’ from the Red Fort. The entire world saw India’s grandeur in the form of Maha Kumbh… We witness a national awakening in the Maha Kumbh, which would inspire new achievements… This also gave a befitting reply to those who doubt our strength..”
“The Mahakumbh has inspired us in many ways. Our country has numerous small and big rivers, and many of them are facing crises. Taking inspiration from the Kumbh, we must expand the tradition of river festivals. We should definitely think about this, as it will help the current generation understand the importance of water. This will strengthen efforts to clean and protect our rivers”
