Agencies MAHAKUMBH NAGAR, Feb 14: The divine and grand gathering of Mahakumbh 2025, held on the sacred land of Teerthraj Prayagraj since January 13, has now etched its name in history. With over 50 crore devotees taking a holy dip at the Triveni Sangam, this extraordinary event has set a global benchmark for religious and cultural unity. This participation marks the largest congregation in human history for any religious, cultural, or social event. To grasp the sheer magnitude of this gathering, one only needs to compare its scale: aside from India and China, no other country in the world has a population exceeding the number of devotees who have already visited Mahakumbh. Nations like the United States, Russia, Indonesia, Brazil, Pakistan, and Bangladesh all have smaller populations than those who have immersed themselves in the sacred waters of Sanatan Dharma. According to the US Census Bureau, among the world's top 10 most populous countries are India (1,41,93,16,933), China (1,40,71,81,209), America (34,20,34,432), Indonesia (28,35,87,097), Pakistan (25,70,47,044), Nigeria (24,27,94,751), Brazil (22,13,59,387), Bangladesh (17,01,83,916), Russia (14,01,34,279) and Mexico (13,17,41,347). Only India and China surpass the number of devotees at Mahakumbh. In contrast, nations like the United States, Indonesia, Pakistan, and Brazil fall significantly behind. This unparalleled spiritual phenomenon is a testament to the timeless grandeur of Sanatan Dharma, transforming Mahakumbh from a mere festival into a global symbol of faith and unity.
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