The Maha Kumbh currently going on in Prayagraj has created a stir in the country and abroad. Apart from the religious significance, various cultural and tourist elements have become attractions during the gathering.
Many things have been started for the first time in Mahakumbh which include India’s first laser water show, three-day drone show display, water and adventure sports, helicopter joy ride, Akhara walk, heritage walk, yoga package, food court and mega tents. . City.
HT City tells you about the attractions.
Culture Kumbh: Minister Jaiveer Singh
“It is our culture and Sanatan tradition that is attracting people not only from India but from all over the world towards India and Mahakumbh. The slogan “Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam (the world is one family)” is drawing people to the banks of Mother Ganga to take a dip in the Sangam, says Uttar Pradesh Culture and Tourism Minister Jaiveer Singh.
“We built the UP Darshanam Mandapam spread over 2 lakh square feet which has 12 tourist circuits. It includes handicrafts market, cuisine from different states, cultural programs spread over three stages, selfie point, digital exhibition, various walks, yoga packages, helicopter ride, drone show and India’s first water show. The monuments and sites of UP have been replicated in the Kumbh area,” says Singh, adding that they are expecting 40-50 crore visitors.
walks and rides
The life of Nagas, Aghoris and Kalpavasis has become a major attraction of this huge festival and Akhara Padyatra has been started to give information about it. 2,000 per person at sector 6 to 9. There are 13 Akhadas participating, including Juna Akhara, Nirmohi Akhara, Digamber Akhara, Mahanirvani Akhara and Kinnar Akhara (part of Juna Akhara).
The heritage walk starts from Sector 1, the photography walk starts from Kydganj and both come at a cost.
Another major attraction introduced this time is the Helicopter Joy Ride in Sector 25 1,296.
mega show
Four performance pandals have been set up, including the Ganga Pandal with a capacity of 10,000 spectators where 46 leading artistes of the country are performing. Two-time Grammy Award winner Shankar Mahadevan inaugurated the cultural programs and other artistes included flautist Ronu Manjumdar, singers Sadhna Sargam, Shaan, Malini Awasthi, Kailash Kher and Mohit Chauhan.
“During the festival, 5,000 artists will perform, including artists from across Uttar Pradesh and different parts of India,” says a culture department official. Apart from this, Kumbh Art Exhibition, AR and VR shows and other exhibitions are being organised. 20 demonstration pandals have been made in the main city.
Drone, Water Laser Show
On the evening of 24 January, 2500 drones will fly in the sky on the theme of UP Day, on 25 January on the theme of Tourism Day and on 26 January on the theme of Republic Day. Uttar Pradesh Tourism official says, “This is the second time that such a mega drone show is being organized in Ayodhya on the eve of Diwali after the Deepotsav.”
The water laser show, of which two shows are being organized at Triveni Darshan, Kaligath at 7 and 9 pm, is another big attraction.
Tent city, yoga and food!
Mega Tent City remains the biggest attraction and visitors are experiencing it in Sector 25. There is Yoga Pranayama Tour Package at 6 am and 6 pm in Sector 1. 5,000 per person.
For the first time, various water and adventure sports are also being organized in Prayagraj, which also includes speed boat. The food court serving cuisines from all over India at the SPM Degree College near the Parade Ground and Sectors 1 and 25 has become a big attraction this time.
