To make Maha Kumbh 2025 an unforgettable experience for global visitors, over 10,000 souvenirs have been sent to countries such as Russia, Germany, France, Israel, and Italy. The souvenirs include plants from Prayagraj’s famous guava, bel fruit (Aegle marmelos), and bananas, symbolising the event’s spiritual and cultural essence.
An official spokesman said on Thursday that Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath’s vision for a ‘Green and Cultural Maha Kumbh’ has received widespread praise from Mahamandaleshwars and the president of the Akhada Parishad.
In Mahakumbh Nagar, neem and basil plants, along with fruit-bearing plants, were distributed as ‘Mahaprasad’ by the Bade Hanuman Temple and Baghambari Math to devotees, both from India and abroad.
At Shrimath Baghambari Gaddi, a special ceremony was held in coordination with the Mahant of Bade Hanuman Temple at Sangam Ghat, Prayagraj, and Shrimath Baghambari Peethadheeshwar Pujya Balveer Giri Ji Maharaj.
As part of the Achala Saptami Mahotsav, saints and devotees were uniquely honoured with plants, bags, and plates as ‘Mahaprasad’.
Shrimahant Balveer Giri described receiving a plant in Prayag, along with a bag and plate, as a “profound blessing”.
The youngest Ganga Sevak and environmentalist, Manas Chirvijay Sankrityayan, who was honoured by Yogi, expressed his commitment to the ‘Green Maha Kumbh’ vision.
“With the blessings of Shrimath Baghambari Peethadheeshwar Balveer Giri Ji and our CM Yogi, we are fulfilling the concept of a Green Maha Kumbh,” he said.
Shri 1008 Mahamandaleshwar Sati Giri Ji Maharaj praised PM Narendra Modi and CM Yogi Adityanath for their respect and reverence towards the saint community. He stated, “The power of Mahadev and the grace of Adiyogi Gorakhnath Ji are working through them, making this Maha Kumbh a historic occasion not only for India but for the entire world.”
He further added that the enthusiasm of the devotees at Sangam was so overwhelming that even a large space fell short to accommodate them.
He thanked the chief minister for making Maha Kumbh a greener event.
Akhada Parishad president Mahant Ravindra Puri also praised the chief minister for his efforts in protecting Sanatan Dharma and serving saints.