The Yogi Adityanath government is working tirelessly to ensure the grand success of the Maha Kumbh Mela, which will start on January 13, 2025.
To achieve this, a comprehensive action plan has been developed in line with the vision of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, while various departments have already started their work.
As part of these efforts, the Uttar Pradesh Tourism Department will establish a Sanskriti Gram spread over five acres within the Maha Kumbh Mela grounds.
This unique cultural village will host various cultural events and exhibitions for 45 days, showcasing the spiritual, cultural and historical significance of the Maha Kumbh through augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) shows.
Additionally, 30 grand gates, inspired by spiritual themes such as Trishul, Swastika, Kalpvriksh and Damru, will be constructed throughout the Mela area. The process of selecting agencies and allocating work for these projects has already commenced.
UNESCO recognises the Kumbh Mela as humanity’s intangible cultural heritage. It is expected to attract over 250 million devotees and pilgrims from 75 countries. Extensive plans are underway to organise the event on a grand and spectacular note.
The Uttar Pradesh Tourism Department will construct a grand Sanskriti Gram within the Mela grounds as part of these efforts. This village will feature 20 exhibition stalls, prioritising local handicrafts and crafts.
Additionally, the Sanskriti Gram will be a hub for augmented reality and virtual reality experiences, showcasing the mythological, spiritual and historical significance of the Maha Kumbh. Through these technologies, the journey of the Maha Kumbh across different eras will be presented.
The Sanskriti Gram will be divided into various zones, highlighting ancient heritage and mythology, artifacts of historical travelers, astrological science, performing arts and interactive workshops.
The Sanskriti Gram will feature a range of attractions, including displays of donations made by Maharaja Harshvardhan for the Kumbh Mela and AR-enhanced representations of various sites, providing their historical and cultural contexts.
Visitors can enjoy a 360-degree virtual immersive experience, interactive touchscreen kiosks, multimedia displays, mobile app integration, and live-streaming virtual tours. Exhibits will highlight the Vedas, Puranas, Charak Samhita and ancient astrological scriptures, along with references to ancient Indian universities.
The main stage will host daily classical and folk dance and music presentations. Additionally, it will feature theatrical performances, food stalls, cooking demonstrations, craft workshops, and dance and music workshops. Visitors can also benefit from an information centre and guided tours.
The Uttar Pradesh Tourism Department will construct 30 grand gates in the Maha Kumbh Mela area, namely, Maha Kumbh Logo Gate, Trishul Gate, Swastik Gate, Damru Gate, Shankh Gate, Maha Kumbh 2025 Gate, Surya Gate, Dev Dal Gate, Kamal Gate, Gada Gate, Dhanush Gate, Ganga Gate, Kaustubh Gate, Kamdhenu Gate, Lakshmi Gate, Om Gate, Nandi Gate, Sangam Gate, Nag Vasuki Gate, Shivling Gate, Chandra Gate, Kalash Gate, Sudarshan Chakra Gate, 14 Ratna Katha Gate, Airavat Gate, Kachhap Gate, Kalpavriksh Gate, Samudra Manthan Gate, Rudraksh Gate, and Ashwa Gate.
Selfie points, lamp posts and portable tourist information centres will be constructed at each gate. Designed around specific themes, these gates will highlight their significance and serve as tourist attractions.
