Prayagraj Kumbh | 26 Aug 2021

Why in News

  • Recently, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath released the book 'Prayagraj Kumbh' focused on Prayagraj Kumbh, 2019.

Key Points

  • The editor of this book dedicated to the public is former Director General of Police Prakash Singh.
  • The book has been published by the Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR).
  • It is to be noted that Prayagraj Kumbh, 2019 was organized from January 15 to March 4, 2019.
  • More than 24 crore devotees took bath in Prayagraj Kumbh. An Integrated Command and Control System was established to monitor such a large number. Apart from this, Artificial Intelligence was also used.
  • The government has set a unique example of cleanliness, security, and orderliness at the global level during Kumbh with religious and spiritual flavour.
  • Prayagraj Kumbh also became a symbol of social harmony. The state government propagated the legacy of Kumbh through the 'logo' of 'Sarva Siddhi Prada Kumbh'.
  • For the first time in 450 years, in Prayagraj Kumbh, 2019, Akshayavat and Saraswati Well located in the fort were opened for the devotees to visit.