To put things in perspective: The Tokyo Olympics cost $15 billion but generated only $5 billion in revenue. The FIFA World Cup 2022 cost $220 billion and generated $17 billion. Mahakumbh? ₹7,500 crores invested → ₹2,50,000 crores+ return! Despite this massive success, some people still question religious investments. But history has shown that faith-based tourism drives economic growth globally. For example: Mecca’s Hajj pilgrimage adds $20 billion to Saudi Arabia’s economy yearly. Vatican City thrives on religious tourism. Mahakumbh follows the same economic principles—Sanatan Economics. It’s not just about religion. It’s about job creation, local business growth, and national prosperity. And remember, these numbers are only from Prayagraj. Ayodhya & Kashi are experiencing separate economic booms, forming the ultimate Sanatan Economic Triangle. The Modern-Day Kautilyan Strategy While Harvard-educated economists debate models, the leadership in UP has followed: Ramayan (Principles of Governance) Mahabharat (Strategy & Power Dynamics) Kautilya’s Arthashastra (Economic Expansion)