The divine and grand spectacle of Maha Kumbh 2025 has not only elevated the spiritual prestige of ‘Teerthraj’ Prayagraj, but also boosted the historic city’s economy.
The 45-day-long event between January 13 and February 26 was especially beneficial for the hospitality sector, including hotels and restaurants, as well as tour operators and retail traders.
However, the economic impact is expected to extend further, stimulating growth in real estate, automobiles, electronics, and luxury goods sectors due to the increased disposable income of city residents.
Experts estimate that the Maha Kumbh could enhance Prayagraj’s economy by an impressive 200 percent to 300 percent.
In alignment with Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath’s vision, the surge in spiritual tourism will likely continue, benefiting Prayagraj’s economy beyond the event.
During the Maha Kumbh, over 660 million devotees visited the city, resulting in immediate profits of 30-40 times for businesses dealing in grains, vegetables, mattresses, furniture, tents, and more.
Boatmen, auto-rickshaw drivers, hawkers, and merchants in the Sangam area also reported substantial earnings.
Shiv Shankar Singh, General Secretary of Prayagraj Vyapar Mandal, emphasised that the surge in local incomes will further accelerate economic growth.
“This will drive significant expansion in sectors such as real estate, automobiles, electronics, and luxury goods in the coming days,” he added.
He emphasised that CM Adityanath’s focus on promoting spiritual and domestic tourism places Prayagraj at the heart of the state’s development plans.
The 12 newly constructed corridors, paved ghats in the Sangam area, and enhanced connectivity with nearby pilgrimage and tourist destinations are set to boost tourism further.
This, in turn, will directly benefit the economy of both Prayagraj and UP, making the Maha Kumbh a true economic and spiritual boon for the region.