ITV network organised Mahakumbh Ka Mahamanch

The 'Mahakumbh Ka Mahamanch' event was held at Prayagraj, where India News organised grand stage for sadhus and saints near the Sangam. Several artists and celebrities came together to promote Sanatan values and address social issues. The event, which began with the lighting of the lamp by Ravindra Puri, President of the Akhil Bharatiya Akhada Parishad, saw the participation of numerous sadhus and saints from various akhadas associated with Sanatan Dharma. The event was attended by Dr. Aishwarya Pandit Sharma, Chairperson of The Sunday Guardian Foundation, and Rana Yashwant, Editor-in-Chief of India News, along with several politicians and Bollywood personalities.

Mahant Ravindra Puri discussed the history of Mahakumbh and the sacrifices of Sanatan. He emphasised the importance of including the significance of Akharas in the curriculum. Other prominent figures shared their thoughts, including Acharya Mahamandaleshwar Sakshi Maharaj, who stated that the Modi-Yogi government is the Sanatan era. Balkanand Giri mentioned that those who do not respect Sanatan are ignorant, while Premanand Maharaj suggested that Hindus should have four children. Mahant Raju Das criticised "election Hindus" and stated that only Sanatan Dharma is the true religion. Shankaracharya Swami Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati praised the government for removing Article 370 from Jammu and Kashmir and advocated for laws protecting cow welfare. He also mentioned that he will visit the Ram temple only after its completion. Music director Anu Malik credited his success to the blessings of Goddess Saraswati 

Bhajan singer Kanhaiya Mittal echoed Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath's slogan "Bantoge to Katoge" (You will be cut if you divide). Mittal also highlighted the plight of Hindus in Bangladesh, condemning the violence against them.

Singer Swati Mishra mesmerized the audience with her soulful renditions of 'Ram Aayenge To Angana Sajaungi' and 'Aye Gaye Raghunandan Sajawado Dwar-Dwar'. Kalpana Patowary also enthralled the crowd with her powerful performance of 'Bam Bam Bol Raha Hai Kashi'.

Bhajan singer Surya Prakash Dubey's melodious voice left the audience spellbound, filling the Sangam ghat with emotions. Actors Siddharth and Abhishek Nigam took to the stage to share the significance of Sanatan in their lives, spreading its message to the audience.

Actress Adah Sharma performed live at the Mahakumbh, rendering the Shiv Tandav Stotram. She also shared that she is a devout Sanatan follower, a vegetarian, and has deep faith in Lord Shiva. Other prominent figures who attended the event include Satua Baba, Acharya Mahamandaleshwar Anand Akhada Balkanand Maharaj, Agni Akhada's Secretary Sampurnanand Maharaj, and Atal Akhada's Acharya Mahamandaleshwar Vishwatmanand Saraswati. The Mahakumbh's grand stage facilitated profound discussions on spirituality, global challenges, and faith.

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