President Droupadi Murmu, Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah are likely to attend the Mahakumbh Mela being held at Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said on Sunday.
Adityanath said former president Ram Nath Kovind is currently involved with the Mahakumbh's organisation.
He was speaking at a press conference in the pilgrim city after reviewing the preparations for Mauni Amavasya which will be observed on January 29. Lakhs of devotees are expected to take the holy dip in the river Ganges on this auspicious day.
The chief minister said the European tourists singing praises of Prayagraj was truly overwhelming.
"They do not know Hindi, Sanskrit or Awadhi, but they were chanting Hindi chaupais, Sanskrit mantras and verses connected to Sanatan Dharma with great devotion. The reverence they expressed for Mother Ganga and the sacred places here was overwhelming".
Adityanath lauded Prime Minister Modi for the successful organisation of the Kumbh Mela, while highlighting the grand scale of the event.
The total number of people present at the event, including devotees bathing at the Sangam, residents of Kumbh tents and other connected groups, has gone past one crore, he said.
"To ensure the convenience and safety of such a large crowd, departments of both the central and state governments are working with full coordination among each other. The vision of a grand, divine and digital Kumbh is being realised, while also connecting the pilgrims' faith with modernity and honouring their devotion," said the chief minister.
The 45-day spiritual congregation started on Paush Purnima on January 13 and more than 7.72 crore people have taken the holy dip so far.
