NEW DELHI, Feb 27 (Reuters) - Large crowds turned out in India on Wednesday for the last day of the six-week Maha Kumbh Mela, with authorities saying it drew a total of 663 million people seeking ...

Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath emphasized the spiritual, social, and economic significance of the Maha Kumbh, highlighting the successful efforts to clean the Ganga under the Namami Gange project.

The Maha Kumbh Mela, one of the most sacred events in Hinduism, is set to return to Prayagraj in 2025, with an estimated 40 to 45 crore pilgrims expected to visit between January 13 and February 26.