On Makar Sankranti, Prayagraj became the most populated city in the world. Prayagraj became a city with a population of more than so many crores for one day. People from all over the country and abroad also came here.
This achievement was recorded in Prayagraj's account due to the lakhs of devotees who came from all over the country and abroad on the first Amrit Snan festival of Maha Kumbh.
Prayag's population crossed the figure of four crores for a day. On Makar Sankranti, 3.50 crore people took a holy dip here. The population of the district is around 70 lakhs.
If the number of devotees coming on Makar Sankranti and the population of Prayagraj are added, then this number becomes 4.20 crores. Tokyo of Japan is the most populated city in the world.
Delhi is in second place with a population of 2.93 crore
The population here is around 3.74 crore. Delhi is in second place with a population of 2.93 crore. According to this, Prayagraj became the world's largest city for a day with a population of 4.20 crore.
1.75 crore people took a holy dip on Paush Purnima
The special thing is that on Tuesday the population of Prayagraj was more than many countries of the world. 1.75 crore people took a holy dip on Paush Purnima, the first bathing festival of Maha Kumbh.
Bathing festival of Mauni Amavasya on 29 January
If that figure is added to the number of people bathing on the occasion of Makar Sankranti, then this number comes to 5.25 crores. Right now, the bathing festival of Mauni Amavasya is on 29 January.
It is estimated that between six to eight crore devotees will arrive on Amavasya. In such a situation, Prayagraj is going to become the most populated city in the world even on 29 January.
Estimated population of the world's five most populous cities
Tokyo - 37.4 million
Delhi - 29.3 million
Shanghai - 26.3 million
Sao Paulo - 21.8 million
Mexico City - 21.6 million
Even the cold could not stop the devotees. On the occasion of Makar Sankranti festival in Prayagraj, the biggest human gathering of Sanatan tradition was seen on Tuesday. The faith of the bathers kept pouring in everywhere. Apart from the fair area, there was a crowd of bathers on the main roads as well.
Cheers for Maa Ganga and Bhole Baba
Various colours were seen in the city of faith. People kept walking while chanting the praises of Maa Ganga and Bhole Baba. Amidst the enthusiasm and cheers, even the fatigue and cold of walking for many kilometers could not shake the faith of the people.
On Paush Purnima itself, more than 1.5 crore people took a holy dip at Sangam and the nearby ghats. The next day, i.e. Tuesday, was the Amrit Snan festival of Makar Sankranti.
In such a situation, apart from about 10 lakh Kalpvasis and their families, a large number of other devotees also stayed in the fair area and took bath. Apart from these, Akharas and other saints and their followers had also reached the fair area by Monday.
Huge crowd on main roads along with the fair area
On Tuesday also, a huge crowd of bathers gathered. From dawn only devotees were seen on all roads. The situation was such that there was no space left on Kali Marg, dam, all pontoon bridges. Crowds of devotees, saints and their followers were seen everywhere.
People were walking while singing bhajans. To ensure that they do not get separated, the person walking ahead of the group was carrying some sign. At the same time, a large number of people were walking while singing bhajans. Such scenes were also the center of attraction for the people. This sequence continued till late evening.