2025: Billions Flock to India's Sacred Sites, Devotee Records Shattered

• Mahakumbh Mela and Ayodhya Ram Temple collectively drew 1.1 billion devotees in 2025.
• Shri Kashi Vishwanath Temple welcomed 72.5 million, with 400,000 on Dec 28 alone.
• Baba Mahakal in Ujjain saw a record 60 million visitors and over 10 billion rupees in donations.
• Maa Vaishno Devi recorded 6.368 million devotees despite pilgrimage halts due to landslides.
• Baba Kedarnath attracted 1.9 million devotees, surpassing previous years despite limited access.

Why It Matters: 2025 marked a historic year for religious tourism in India, with record devotee numbers at major sites.