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UP tableau showcases divinity and grandeur of Mahakumbh at Republic Day parade

Pioneer News Service

On Republic Day, Uttar Pradesh's tableau at Kartavya Path in New Delhi brought the magnificence and uniqueness of Mahakumbh to life. Resonating with Sanskrit chants, the tableau celebrated the spiritual and cultural richness of India, making the entire nation immerse in the essence of Mahakumbh.

Based on the theme 'Golden India: Heritage and Development,' the tableau displayed a breathtaking blend of spirituality and cultural opulence. 

The historical narrative of Samudra Manthan was vividly portrayed in the tableau. Nag Vasuki was shown coiled around Mount Mandarachal, while Lord Vishnu appeared in his Kurma (tortoise) avatar, supporting the mountain. The scene depicted gods and demons churning the ocean in their quest for nectar.

The front section of the tableau featured saints blowing conch shells and women in traditional attire carrying sacred pots, dancing and singing joyfully. 

A specially composed song by poet Virendra Vats, seamlessly blending Sanskrit and Hindi, added a poetic charm to the presentation.

This tableau not only captured the spiritual grandeur of Mahakumbh but also emphasized Uttar Pradesh's cultural roots and its progress as a state.

Spectators lauded the tableau as both unique and inspiring.

Having won several national awards in the past, Uttar Pradesh's tableau, centered on Mahakumbh, once again became a symbol of pride for the nation.