Educating pilgrims at Kumbh Mela about the importance of cleanliness
A workshop organized by Parmarth Niketan, Global Interfaith WASH Alliance, and Dettol Swachh India initiative
Dettol soaps, caps, and T-shirts are being distributed throughout the Kumbh Mela to spread the message of cleanliness
Swami Chidanand Saraswati Ji and Sadhvi Bhagwatiji inaugurated the workshop by lighting the lamp and took a pledge for Swachh India
Clean Mela, Healthy Us
Mela is a festival, let’s not make it dirty – It’s our responsibility

Prayagraj, 22 February – A cleanliness workshop was held at Parmarth Niketan during Kumbh Mela to raise awareness among pilgrims about cleanliness. As part of this initiative, Dettol soaps were distributed, and the message was shared to avoid using soaps while bathing in the rivers.

Swami Chidanand Saraswati Ji emphasized, “Cleanliness is essential for physical, mental, and spiritual health,” while Sadhvi Bhagwati Ji described it as a way of life.

Millions of pilgrims at Kumbh Mela took the Swachh India pledge, understanding their responsibility towards cleanliness.