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Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath offered khichdi to Gorakhnath on Makar Sankranti, praying for the nation's well-being. He highlighted the festival's significance and diverse celebrations across India, emphasizing unity and harmony.

Senior BJP leader Sadhvi Uma Bharti praised Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath for the grand arrangements made for the Mahakumbh 2025 in Prayagraj. She commended the seamless facilities, enhanced security, and polite demeanor of the administration and police towards the pilgrims.

The Mahakumbh is not just a religious gathering, but a celebration of India's Sanatan tradition and the world's largest cultural confluence. It embodies unity in diversity, bringing together various spiritual streams and social backgrounds for a month of faith, spirituality, and collective consciousness.

Baba Mokshpuri, formerly Michael, an ex-US soldier, found solace in Sanatan Dharma after his son's tragic demise. His spiritual journey, sparked by a 2000 India trip, led him to embrace the teachings of Neem Karoli Baba and dedicate his life to promoting Sanatan Dharma globally.

Uttar Pradesh Police have established ten digital ‘Khoya-Paya Kendra’s equipped with advanced technology to ensure the safety and convenience of devotees during Mahakumbh 2025. 

Extensive preparations are underway for Mahakumbh 2025 at Prayagraj's Sangam bank, including the construction of new ghats, enhanced security measures, and dedicated facilities for women. 

Uttar Pradesh is launching the Mukhyamantri Yuva Udyami Vikas Abhiyan to boost youth entrepreneurship. The scheme offers interest and guarantee-free loans up to Rs 5 lakh, with expert guidance provided throughout the process.

The international betting brand 1xBet has signed a sponsorship agreement with the Durban’s Super Giants (DSG) team, which will compete at the 2025 SA20.

Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath emphasized Sanatan Dharma as the world's oldest culture, highlighting the Mahakumbh's significance in shaping India's heritage and national unity. He lauded PM Modi's leadership and the seamless integration of tradition and technology in the Kumbh, while criticizing those attempting to tarnish India's image.

A special cyber help desk to be set up in all police stations of Mahakumbhnagar . A team of 56 cyber warriors are being deployed in Mahakumbhnagar for the safety of devotees coming from both within the country and abroad.