Meat, Alcohol Banned In Prayagraj For Mahakumbh 2025: CM Yogi

Prayagraj: During the Mahakumbh 2025, the sale of meat and alcohol will be prohibited within the limits of Prayagraj. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath announced this on Sunday in the presence of representatives from all 13 akhadas. He stated that the Mahakumbh is organised under the guidance of the akhadas, which are the flag bearers of Sanatan Dharma, with the state government providing support.

The Chief Minister said that pilgrims from around the world would experience Sanatan culture during the Mahakumbh and that the government is dedicated to respecting this tradition.

While addressing the saint community at the Mahakumbh site, Chief Minister Adityanath underlined that every saint and devotee coming to bathe in the holy Triveni Sangam would witness the continuous and pure flow of the Ganga and Yamuna rivers.

He assured that efforts are being made to ensure the cleanliness of these sacred rivers, but also stressed the need for cooperation from the saint community. The Chief Minister announced that land would soon be reserved in Prayagraj for the ‘samadhi’ of saints who pass away during the Mahakumbh. He stressed that the progress of the Sanatan society is possible under the guidance of saints and called for everyone to contribute to making Mahakumbh 2025 even grander than the previous one in 2019.