Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath met Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh in the national capital on Saturday to extend an invitation for the Mahakumbh 2025.
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="hi" dir="ltr">आज नई दिल्ली में माननीय केंद्रीय गृह एवं सहकारिता मंत्री श्री अमित शाह जी से शिष्टाचार भेंट की।<br><br>अपना बहुमूल्य समय प्रदान करने हेतु आपका हार्दिक आभार!<a href="https://twitter.com/AmitShah?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@AmitShah</a> <a href="https://t.co/tFPgrzFqM0">pic.twitter.com/tFPgrzFqM0</a></p>— Yogi Adityanath (@myogiadityanath) <a href="https://twitter.com/myogiadityanath/status/1873004781041770953?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 28, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="hi" dir="ltr">उत्तर प्रदेश के नवनिर्माण में सतत सहयोग प्रदान करने वाले, माननीय रक्षा मंत्री श्री राजनाथ सिंह जी से आज नई दिल्ली में शिष्टाचार भेंट की।<br><br>अपना बहुमूल्य समय प्रदान करने हेतु माननीय रक्षा मंत्री जी का हार्दिक आभार!<a href="https://twitter.com/rajnathsingh?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@rajnathsingh</a> <a href="https://t.co/loLgvi4YUo">pic.twitter.com/loLgvi4YUo</a></p>— Yogi Adityanath (@myogiadityanath) <a href="https://twitter.com/myogiadityanath/status/1873029554958418297?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 28, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
The Mahakumbh, held every twelve years, will commence on 13 January and conclude on 26 February 2025. Preparations are in their final stages, with the Uttar Pradesh Tourism Department working under the guidance of CM Yogi Adityanath to provide new and exciting experiences for visitors.
Ahead of this, the UP Chief Minister also extended invitations to former President Ram Nath Kovind, the newly appointed Governor of Mizoram, General VK Singh (retd), and BJP National President Jagat Prakash Nadda.
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="hi" dir="ltr">आज नई दिल्ली में पूर्व राष्ट्रपति माननीय श्री रामनाथ कोविंद जी से शिष्टाचार भेंट की।<a href="https://twitter.com/ramnathkovind?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ramnathkovind</a> <a href="https://t.co/4PJ426hHlE">pic.twitter.com/4PJ426hHlE</a></p>— Yogi Adityanath (@myogiadityanath) <a href="https://twitter.com/myogiadityanath/status/1872980374680477726?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 28, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="hi" dir="ltr">आज नई दिल्ली में <a href="https://twitter.com/BJP4India?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@BJP4India</a> के माननीय राष्ट्रीय अध्यक्ष एवं केंद्रीय मंत्री श्री जगत प्रकाश नड्डा जी से शिष्टाचार भेंट की।<br><br>अपना अमूल्य समय प्रदान करने के लिए आपका हार्दिक आभार!<a href="https://twitter.com/JPNadda?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@JPNadda</a> <a href="https://t.co/rUcnhcdOEo">pic.twitter.com/rUcnhcdOEo</a></p>— Yogi Adityanath (@myogiadityanath) <a href="https://twitter.com/myogiadityanath/status/1873013287102881984?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 28, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
According to a press release, the Tourism Department aims to mesmerise attendees at Mahakumbh 2025 with a spectacular drone show, showcasing mythological tales linked to the Mahakumbh and Prayagraj.
The show will feature 2,000 drones and illuminate the skies over Sangam Nose during the grand opening and conclusion of the world-famous religious gathering.
District Tourism Officer Aparajita Singh stated that the drone show would take place at the Sangam during the event's opening and closing. "A fleet of around 2,000 illuminated drones will bring to life the legendary tales of 'Prayag Mahatmyam' and the Mahakumbh. The spectacular show will depict iconic events like the mythical Samudra Manthan (ocean churning) and the emergence of the Amrit Kalash (Nectar Pot), creating a magical visual narrative in the evening skies," she added.
The event will also feature floating restaurants, water activities, hot air balloons, and laser light shows. The Uttar Pradesh Tourism Department is introducing innovative attractions to enhance the visitor experience.
Starting in early January, a musical fountain laser show on the Yamuna River at Kali Ghat will offer a mesmerising experience for tourists visiting Prayagraj.