Historic Cleanliness Drive at Maha Kumbh Mela Targets Guinness World Record

Sanitation workers at the Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj aim for a Guinness World Record by cleaning the Triveni Sangam. With an upcoming street sweeping record attempt, Uttar Pradesh's strict traffic directives and increased footfall at key religious sites reflect the monumental scale of this event.

In an unprecedented effort at the Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj, sanitation workers are striving to establish a Guinness World Record by meticulously cleaning the revered Triveni Sangam. Visuals from Ram Ghat reveal workers utilizing nets to cleanse the sacred waters.

OSD Kumbh Akansha Rana highlighted that 300 workers engaged in this task send a powerful message about river and water body cleanliness. Rana also noted an ambitious plan to attempt a world record in street sweeping, involving 15,000 sanitation workers in a coordinated effort.

Amid the grandeur of the Maha Kumbh, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has issued stringent guidelines on traffic management, holding officers accountable for any congestion. This comes as devotees flood Varanasi for rituals at the Kashi Vishwanath temple, following a holy dip in the Triveni Sangam.

The Chief Minister's Office (CMO) emphasized accountability in managing traffic across Prayagraj, Ayodhya, and Varanasi. Amid the intensifying footfall, Varanasi DM S Rajalingam noted their use of barricades and online schooling to tackle the challenges, with NDRF and divers deployed for additional safety at congested ghats.

As per the Uttar Pradesh government, the Maha Kumbh has seen over 491.4 million devotees participate since 2025, with 8.54 million bathing today alone. This event symbolizes not only religious devotion but a logistical challenge of immense scale. (ANI)