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LOOKING FORWARD 2025

Digital codes, drones and Spl trains:

India gets set for the mega-event of

Mahakumbh 2025

The Tourism department is set to mesmerize the attendees with a spectacular drone show,

showcasing mythological tales linked to the Mahakumbh and Prayagraj

OUR BUREAU
Prayagraj/Lucknow
n Wednesday, women participated in a
special Ganga Aarti at the Triveni Sangam
Oin Uttar Pradesh’s Prayagraj as the ritu-
al served as a rehearsal for the upcoming Kumbh
Mela. The event was organized with the aim of pro-
moting no limitations in Sanatana Dharma, accord-
ing to Pradeep Pandey, a Prayagraj Teerth Purohit.
Pandey said, “Today a special aarti was performed.
It was a rehearsal for the Kumbh Mela. The boys
will perform Triveni Aarti and the girls will perform
the Ganga Aarti.”
Anushka Singh, one of the girls who performed
the Ganga Aarti on Wednesday, said, “Today’s
Aarti was performed by the boys and the girls in
coordination. This Aarti will be performed every
day during the Mahakumbh from January 11 to
February 28 and everyone is welcome to witness it.”
In preparation for the grand Mahakumbh
2025, North Central Railway has introduced spe-
cial arrangements to ensure the convenience of
pilgrims arriving in Prayagraj. Taking a digital leap,
the Prayagraj division of North Central Railway
has launched an innovative initiative to simplify Shri Panchayati Akhada Mahanirvani sadhus take part in a ‘Chawani Pravesh’ or royal entry procession ahead of the Mahakum-
the ticketing process through modern technology.
Earlier, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on bh Mela 2025, in Prayagraj on Thursday (ANI)
Sunday urged the people to resolve to eliminate
the feelings of division and hatred in society as Devotees will be provided information about gov- opening and conclusion of the world-famous reli-
they participate in the Mahakumbh Mela in 2025. ernment-approved tour packages, accommodation gious gathering. District Tourism Officer, Apara-
The Mahakumbh held once every 12 years, is and homestay on their mobile phones,” he said. jita Singh stated that the drone show will be held
scheduled to begin on January 13 and conclude on He also said that in the 2025 Mahakumbh at the Sangam during the opening and closing of
February 26, 2025, in Prayagraj. digital navigation will be available to aid devotees the event.
Addressing the 117th episode and final epi- reach different ghats and temples with ease. The preparations for the Mahakumbh Mela
sode of 2024, PM Modi said, “The Mahakumbh is Also, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Ad- 2025 have been ramped up as the Uttar Pradesh
going to be held in Prayagraj from January 13. At ityanath met Union Home Minister Amit Shah Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath visited Prayagraj
this time, mammoth preparations are going on at and Defense Minister Rajnath Singh in the na- on Tuesday for the fifth time in December to re-
the Sangam banks there. When we participate in tional capital on Saturday to extend an invitation view the preparations for the upcoming event.
the Kumbh, let us make a resolve to annihilate the for the Mahakumbh 2025. CM Yogi has already During his visit, the Chief Minister also inau-
feeling of division and hatred in society.” extended an invitation for the Mahakumbh 2025 gurated the Bio-CNG plant built in the Naini area
PM Modi said that the Kumbh is the Maha- to President Droupadi Murmu, Vice President of the city. The Chief Minister also inspected the
kumbh of unity as there is no discrimination here Jagdeep Dhankhar and other dignitaries to attend key locations such as the Sangam Erawat Ghat,
and everyone is equal. the event. Sangam Noj Ghat, and the newly constructed steel
“For the first time, an AI chatbot will be used in The Tourism department is set to mesmerize bridge parallel to the Ganga Setu.
the Kumbh event. All kinds of information related the attendees at Mahakumbh 2025 with a spectac- In view of the upcoming Mahakumbh event,
to Kumbh will be available in 11 Indian languages ular drone show, showcasing mythological tales CM Yogi held a review meeting at the Integrated
through the AI chatbot. There is no discrimination linked to the Mahakumbh and Prayagraj. Command and Control Centre (ICCC) Auditori-
anywhere, no one is big, no one is small. There- The show will feature 2,000 drones and light um in the Prayagraj Mela Authority to review the
fore, our Kumbh is also the Maha Kumbh of Unity. up the skies over Sangam Nose, marking the grand preparations for the event.

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