Drone Show in Mahakumbh 2025

• 31 Dec 2024

Why in News? 

The Uttar Pradesh government plans to organize a drone show during the Mahakumbh 2025, depicting mythological tales associated with the Mahakumbh and Prayagraj.  

 Key Points 

• Highlights of the Drone Show: 
  • A fleet of 2,000 illuminated drones will narrate the legendary tales of ‘Prayag Mahatmyam’ and the Mahakumbh. 
  • Iconic events like the mythical Samudra Manthan (ocean churning) and the emergence of the Amrit Kalash (nectar pot) will be visually recreated. 
• Objective: 
  • The show aims to highlight the religious and spiritual significance of Prayagraj, providing a unique experience for pilgrims and locals. 
• Preparations for Mahakumbh: 
  • The Mahakumbh, held every twelve years, is scheduled from 13^th January to 26^th February 2025. 
  • The state government is focusing on developing and beautifying temples, Ganga ghats, parks, roads, and flyovers in Prayagraj. 
  • The Chief Minister has conducted multiple visits to Prayagraj to oversee the progress of the preparations. 

 Kumbh Mela 

• It is the largest peaceful congregation of pilgrims on earth, during which participants bathe or take a dip in a sacred river. This gathering takes place at 4 different places, namely:  
  • In Haridwar, on the banks of the Ganges.  
  • In Ujjain, on the banks of Shipra.  
  • In Nashik, on the banks of Godavari (Dakshin Ganga).  
  • In Prayagraj, at the confluence of the Ganges, the Yamuna, and the mythical invisible Saraswati.  
• Different Types of Kumbh:  
  • The Kumbh Mela is celebrated 4 times over a course of 12 years.  
  • At Haridwar and Prayagraj, Ardh-Kumbh Mela is held every 6th year.  
  • The Maha Kumbh Mela is celebrated at Prayag after 144 years (after 12 ‘Purna Kumbh Melas’).  
  • Maagh Kumbh is celebrated every year in the month of Maagh (Jan-Feb) in Prayagraj.