The Maha Kumbh, a major religious festival, is celebrated every twelve years and the next one is scheduled to happen from January 13 to February 26, 2025 in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh. Pujas like the special Gangah Aarti which has been expected to attract millions of devotees are already being practiced at Triveni Sangam where the Ganga, the Yamuna and Saraswati join.
Safety with Higher Technology
To enhance safety authorities have employed use of technology alongside manpower as a way of protecting the society. ADG Fire Padmaja Chauhan reveals Quick Response Vehicles include ATV’s, Firefighting Robots, Fire Mist Bike, 365 vehicles for Quick Response. Firefighting boats that will use river water to extinguish emergencies at platoon bridges and restaurants will be ready in a week.
Sensitization and fire exercises are being organized to make people understand how best they can approach fire accidents without panicking. “They have been instructed to go to the tents, educate people and even drill a dummy one,” Chauhan added.
Advancements In Digital Tickets
Travelling has become easier due to an exciting new online ticketing system that implemented in the Prayagraj division of North Central Railway. There will be railway employees in green jackets with large QR codes which will help the devotees download the UTS mobile application for purchase of unreserved tickets. This move is in consonance with the Digital India perspective to avoid people’s congregation and for easy ticket booking.
Spiritual Highlights
Sahi Snan will be held on 14th January (Makar Sankranti), 29th January (Mauni Amavasya) and 3rd February (Basant Panchami) and will certainly have immense spiritual significance for the devotees.
The use of technology in addition to conventional approaches to organizing the Maha Kumbh seeks to provide millions of devotees with a safe, pious, and technologically equipped experience during this great religiosity.
