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Prayagraj: The Uttar Pradesh government on Thursday said that over 9.21 million devotees took a dip in the Sangam till 2 PM.
According to the details shared by the UP government nearly 9.02 million people visited the Mahakumbh today and over 200,000 Kalpwasis remain at the banks of the sacred rivers.
More than 501 million people have taken holy dips in the Sangam as of February 14.
Over 2.79 lakh passengers boarded trains from Prayagraj railway station by 6 am on Saturday, as the Mahakumbh continued to draw massive crowds, according to Indian Railways.
On Friday (February 14), over 10.47 lakh passengers travelled on a total of 328 trains from Prayagraj.
Meanwhile, Union Minister Piyush Goyal on Saturday described his visit to the ongoing Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj as an emotional moment for him.
Speaking to the media, he said that the world’s largest religious gathering exemplifies India’s collective spirit.
“It’s truly an emotional moment. I feel blessed to have the opportunity to visit Mahakumbh. This is the perfect example of India’s collective spirit. More than 50 crore people from India and abroad have visited the Mahakumbh, showcasing India’s growing power,” the Union Minister said.
Recalling British rock band Coldplay’s visit to Mahakumbh, he added, “I was in Belgium when I received information that Chris Martin of Coldplay wanted to visit Mahakumbh. I contacted the Chief Minister and made arrangements for his visit. He was thrilled after experiencing this unique event. This will send a message of ‘Ek Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat’ to the world and the country.”
With the number of over 501 million, the ongoing Mahakumbh has set a ‘record’. This number exceeds the population of several major countries, including the United States, Russia, Indonesia, Brazil, Pakistan, and Bangladesh, making the Mahakumbh the largest spiritual gathering in the world.
