Prayagraj’s Maha Kumbh 2025 Sets Multiple Guinness World Records: Cleanliness Drives, Hand-Print Painting, and Eco-Friendly Initiatives Make History
In an extraordinary display of unity and environmental consciousness, the Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 in Prayagraj has etched its name into the global archives by setting multiple Guinness World Records. From a massive cleanliness drive to a breathtaking hand-print painting and a groundbreaking river cleaning effort, the festival has become a beacon of sustainability and collective spirit.
15,000 Sanitation Workers Break Cleanliness Drive Record
In a historic feat, 15,000 sanitation workers in Prayagraj set a new Guinness World Record by conducting a synchronized 10-kilometer cleanliness drive across four zones of the Maha Kumbh Mela grounds. This initiative surpassed the previous record of 10,000 workers set in 2019. Each participant was digitally counted using wristband-scanning technology to ensure accuracy. Guinness World Records judge Rishi Nath and his team oversaw the event, which not only highlighted the importance of cleanliness but also sent a powerful message to the world about collective action.
300 Workers Achieve First-Ever River Cleaning Record
Adding to the festival’s environmental milestones, 300 sanitation workers made history by securing the first-ever Guinness World Record for a large-scale coordinated river cleaning effort. Conducted across multiple sectors of the Ganga, this initiative emphasized the Maha Kumbh’s commitment to environmental conservation. Maha Kumbh CEO Akanksha Rana confirmed that this marks the first time such a mass river cleaning event has been recognized by Guinness, setting a new benchmark for future festivals.
10,000 Participants Create Longest Hand-Print Painting
Art and culture took center stage as over 10,000 participants came together to create the longest hand-print painting at the Ganga Pandal in Sector-1. Spanning 80 feet in length and 5 feet in width, this vibrant artwork symbolized unity, social harmony, and the collective spirit of the festival. The previous record, set during the 2019 Kumbh Mela with 7,660 participants, is set to be surpassed once the registration process is finalized. Officials from Guinness World Records were present to verify the attempt, adding to the festival’s growing list of accolades.
1,000 E-Rickshaws Parade for Eco-Friendly Mobility
In a bid to promote sustainable transportation, the Maha Kumbh Mela organized a grand e-rickshaw parade featuring 1,000 electric vehicles. This eco-friendly initiative not only set a precedent for green mobility at large-scale events but also aims to secure another Guinness World Record for the largest e-rickshaw procession. The parade highlighted the festival’s commitment to reducing its environmental footprint while encouraging the adoption of cleaner transportation methods.
With an estimated 65 crore devotees participating in the holy dip at the Triveni Sangam, the Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 has redefined the scale of spiritual gatherings. These record-breaking achievements in cleanliness, art, and sustainability underscore the festival’s dedication to creating a lasting impact on both the environment and global consciousness.
