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I am fortunate to host one of the most auspicious Hindu festivals in my state,
state Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath told the Aaj Tak TV channel
Security and safety of pilgrims is our priority,
said KumarDuring Covid, people from every religion needed oxygen. I’ve been working on this since 2010. Sanatan Dharma teaches that everyone should plant two trees—one for our final rites and one Peepal tree for oxygen,
Avdhoot Baba added
Till 1 km where I used to perform the rituals, there was no Covid."
He also mentioned owning a special vehicle he used during the pandemic in Rishikesh, statingI have been associated with Maharaj Ji for almost four to five years now. We are his disciples. From time to time, he guides us whenever we need his assistance."
Rajesh Singh, a civil service aspirant, shared with ANII have performed 82 rituals so far. My devotees from almost 30 countries have committed to planting over 1 crore trees in our country. In 2016, during a march from Vaishnodevi to Kanyakumari, we planted trees across 27 states. Since then, devotees started calling me Environment Baba,
he explainedRudraksh is a part of Lord Shiva and is said to have originated from His tear. There are Rudraksh beads with faces ranging from 1 to 21. They are divine in nature, which is why saints wear them. I am wearing 11,000 Rudraksh beads because, according to the Shivapurana, those who wear 11,000 Rudraksh are considered as the Rudra Avatar of Lord Shiva. Saints wear different gems to gain the benefits of various planets,
he explainedFor Hindus, the Maha Kumbh Mela is not merely a ritual but a journey of faith,
said Acharya Ramkishore Tiwari, a prominent spiritual leader
I have been doing this for over 20 years, but the Maha Kumbh is always special. My daily earnings have tripled.”
Shyam Lal, a shopkeeper selling prasad and puja items, saidThe Maha Kumbh Mela is not just an event; it’s an opportunity to showcase India’s organizational capabilities,
said Chief Minister Yogi AdityanathThis has been a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Seeing the Naga Sadhus and taking a holy dip at the Sangam has left me feeling spiritually elevated. The energy here is indescribable.”
Brototi Chakravortay, who visited Kumbh Mela for the first time in 2019 expressed her awe, sayingMaha Kumbh 2025 is not just a spiritual gathering; it is a massive economic engine,
said Manoj Kumar Singh, Chief Secretary of Uttar PradeshThe worth of this financial activity could be an underestimation of the actual figure. If one pilgrim spends `8,000 for Mahakumbh, the number would cross `3.2 lakh crore going by the expected footfall,
he said