#Kumbh Mela 2019

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Mahakumbh Mela: The Once-In-144 year event, mixing Faith and Science!

aka- Me losing my mind over the science and logistics and geeking out about space for a full 15 paragraphs!

Before I start, I'll give a brief overview of what Kumbh Mela is for all my Non-Indian, Non-hindu friends and Indian-Hindus (like me) that didn't know much about this.

Kumbh Mela (or Kumbha Mela) is a major Hindu pilgrimage taken by devout followers every 12 years to mark one revolution of Brihaspati (Jupiter). There's several types of Kumbhs outside of the 12-yearly cycle that is the Ardh (half), celebrated every 6 years and Maha (major), celebrated every 144 years!

The last one is the one we have this year!!! It's been 144 years since that happened- ie. The last Mahakumbh in Prayagraj was in 1881!

Anyway there's religious and cultural significances that I'm not the best person to explain but you can read it in articles and all- IM HERE TO TALK ABOUT THE SCIENCE AND THE COOLNESS OF THE EVENT!!

Okay so despite being a religious festival there's a significant amount of cool science here-

It takes Jupiter approximately 12 Earth years (4333 days) to travel once around the Sun. That's the event thats marked by each Kumbh mela, which means we can literally calculate the years when this happened all the way back to when this festival started!!!!

Also know why the Mahakumbh is every 144 years? It's cause there's 12 cycles of revolutions that's happened in those years making it extra culturally significant but ya know what that means?

Jupiter's been around the Sun about 12 times since 1881!!!!

Like cmon that's such a cool fact to know! I love that! Fck yeah I didn't need that information but I love that wooo!

The Kumbh Mela is also one of the largest peaceful gathering of people in the world and the world's largest congregation of religious pilgrims!

THERE WERE 50 MILLION PEOPLE IN ATTENDANCE IN 2019???!?!?!

50 fcking million! That's the largest public gathering of Hindus ever recorded- and guess what it's only estimated to increase.

Anyway yes this year from Jan 13th to Feb 26th is going to be insane in Allahabad. The amount of organization and logistics of planning and maintaining order with that huge a crowd is going to be insane!

It's approximated about 40 crore (400 million) people will show up to Prayagraj, Allahabad for this once in a lifetime event!

Sorry I'm just so geeking out over how huge this is. Like I'm an Atheist but the sheer devotion in that many people just woah!

Anyways yeah I doubt anyone cares but I thought this was cool and I had to geek out somewhere. I've probably missed a lot of stuff so feel free to add to this!

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Kumbh Mela pilgrims watch chariot processions of saffron-robed Hindu ascetics at the festival in Prayagraj, India, in Feb. 2019. (Photo by Priyadarshini Sen)

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Officers with Ardh Kumbh experience entrusted with Maha Kumbh crowd management post stampede

Prayagraj: The Uttar Pradesh government has deployed two senior IAS officers, who were part of the team that successfully conducted the 2019 Ardh Kumbh, to oversee the smooth conduct of the Maha Kumbh Mela in the wake of the recent stampede that left at least 30 pilgrims dead. Ashish Goyal and Bhanu Chandra Goswami have hands-on experience in administration in Prayagraj, including a deep insight…

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Mahakumbh 2025 anticipates 45 crore devotees, including 15 lakh tourists

The Mahakumbh 2025 at Prayagraj is set to host an unprecedented 45 crore devotees, including 15 lakh foreign tourists. This monumental figure surpasses the 25 crore attendance of the 2019 Kumbh Mela. It dwarfs other global events like Rio Carnival, Haj, and Oktoberfest. Such massive participation cements Mahakumbh as a beacon of faith, cultural diversity, and unity. The gathering transcends…

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Mahakumbh 2025 anticipates 45 crore devotees, including 15 lakh tourists

The Mahakumbh 2025 at Prayagraj is set to host an unprecedented 45 crore devotees, including 15 lakh foreign tourists. This monumental figure surpasses the 25 crore attendance of the 2019 Kumbh Mela. It dwarfs other global events like Rio Carnival, Haj, and Oktoberfest. Such massive participation cements Mahakumbh as a beacon of faith, cultural diversity, and unity. The gathering transcends…

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India kicks off largest religious festival

Millions of Hindu worshippers from across India gathered in the northern city of Prayagraj to start the Maha Kumbh festival, AP News reported.

Over the next six weeks, Hindu pilgrims will gather at the Ganges, the Yamuna and the mythical Saraswati. There they will take part in elaborate rituals, hoping to achieve a release from the cycle of rebirths.

Believers think that immersion in waters will cleanse them of past sins and complete the process of reincarnation. The most auspicious of these days occur in cycles of 12 years during a festival called the Maha Kumbh Mela, or pitcher festival.

Ablutions take place every day, but the naked, ash-covered monks rush to the sacred rivers at dawn on the most auspicious days. Many pilgrims stay for the entire festival, observing austerities, giving alms and performing ablutions at sunrise each day.

A smaller version of the festival, Ardh (Half) Kumbh, was organised in 2019, with 240 million visitors registered. Of these, around 50 million performed the ritual ablution on the busiest day.

World’s largest gathering

At least 400 million people are expected at Prayagraj over the next 45 days. That’s about 200 times more than the 2 million pilgrims who travelled to the holy Muslim cities of Mecca and Medina in Saudi Arabia for the annual Hajj pilgrimage last year.

The festival site is equipped with more than 3,000 kitchens and 150,000 toilets. Divided into 25 sections and stretching over 40 square kilometres (15 square miles), the tent city also has housing, roads, electricity and water, communication towers and 11 hospitals.

Indian Railways has also launched over 90 special trains that will make around 3,300 journeys during the festival to transport the worshippers. Around 50,000 security personnel have also been deployed in the city to maintain law and order and contain the crowds.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s support is also expected to strengthen the festival. The Uttar Pradesh state headed by Yogi Adityanath, a popular Hindu monk and politician in Modi’s party, has allocated over $765 million for this year’s event.

The event will reinforce the past record of the ruling Hindu Bharatiya Janata Party in promoting Hindu cultural symbols.

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Kumbh Mela 2025: Bridging Tradition and Modernity in a Digital Age

The Kumbh Mela, a religious gathering of people from India and abroad, is not just a spiritual event rather it is a confluence of culture, faith, and socioeconomic transformation. Scheduled to take place in 2025 in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, the Maha Kumbh is set to break new ground, welcoming both tradition and modernity. With an ambitious vision, the Uttar Pradesh government is taking the benefit of this event to make the state a vibrant hub of cultural and economic growth, laying the foundation for its aim to become India’s first $1 trillion economy state.

A Socioeconomic Opportunity Beyond Faith

While the Kumbh Mela has always been a sacred pilgrimage for Hindus, attracting millions of devotees from across the globe, it also offers immense potential for socioeconomic growth. The state is using Kumbh Mela 2025 to promote religious, spiritual, and cultural tourism.

The aim of this initiative is not only to attract visitors but also to create jobs, boost local businesses, and enhance the state’s image on a bigger scale. Uttar Pradesh witnessed an impressive 480 million domestic and foreign tourist arrivals in 2023, marking a 50% increase from 2022. By 2028, the annual tourist footfall is expected to reach 850 million, further highlighting the state’s potential as a leading tourism destination.

Transformative Government Initiatives

There are 4 Kumbh Mela places but this year Kumbh Mela is taking place in Prayagraj Uttar Pradesh and the government is investing in the development of infrastructure and development for Maha Kumbh 2025. With a budget allocation of ₹7500 crore, a 78% increase from the ₹4200 crore spent on Kumbh Mela 2019, over 380 projects have been initiated to make sure that the pilgrims have a seamless experience. 

This year the Mela will be organised in 4000 hectares on the banks of the Sangam, the confluence of the Ganga, Yamuna, and mythical Saraswati rivers. The tent city will feature 2,000 luxury tents, 25,000 public accommodations, and 67,000 streetlights, ensuring comfort and convenience for devotees and tourists alike.

Digital Innovation: Showcasing Heritage

Recognising the growing influence of digital media, the state tourism department is taking innovative steps to showcase the cultural heritage of India. A Digital Kumbh Museum will be set up to provide visitors with insights into the mythological and historical significance of the Kumbh.

This initiative aims to blend technology with tradition, offering a unique experience that resonates with tech-savvy tourists while preserving the essence of this ancient festival. Moreover, the government is utilising social media platforms as powerful tools to promote Maha Kumbh 2025.

These platforms are being used to project ‘Brand UP,’ highlighting the state’s culture, heritage, economy, and tourism opportunities. By embracing digital communication, the event’s message is reaching a global audience, fostering a renewed interest in Uttar Pradesh as a destination for both spiritual and cultural exploration.

The government has gone one step forward this year by using AI-based surveillance systems to enhance safety. These modern technologies will complement the traditional ethos of the event, ensuring that devotees can participate in the rituals and festivities without concerns about safety.

Conclusion: A Vision for the Future

Maha Kumbh 2025 is more than a religious festival; it is a symbol of how tradition and modernity can coexist and thrive together. By blending technological advancements with cultural heritage, the Uttar Pradesh government is setting a new standard in event management and tourism promotion. This grand event not only underscores the spiritual essence of India but also showcases the transformative power of strategic planning and innovation.

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Before PM Modi came to power, LGBTQ community had very limited rights. Thanks his liberal mind set, the LGBTQ community in India is no longer criminalised and they have greater rights than ever before. The article above is long and full of details. If you don't have time to read it all, go towards the end and see the number of rights secured and dates. You will see that most of the number of rights won by the LGBTQ community have been under PM Modi. That's not to say its all thanks to gov. The judiciary's decisions in several cases has helped upend laws put in place during the British Raj. What is important is that the gov hasn't stepped into nullify what the judiciary has done for the LGBTQ community. That sort of tacit support or 'support by not-opposing' is valuable too.

In 2015, a new Hindu monastic order was created by the Trans community! Within 3 years of being formed, they were recognised as the 14th Hindu Monastic order and were given the privilege of bathing with the other monks during Kumbh Mela in 2019.

This did not happen in a vacuum. The open minded, inclusive attitude of the BJP is in sharp contrast to its public image in the west. For ideological reasons, the west sees PM Modi and the BJP as conservative, undemocratic, communal party. Facts prove otherwise. Not only has BJP's rule proved to be more liberal than the Congress, Socialist or Communist parties, it has been more democratic and has seen fewer communal riots than in previous 65 years of Indian independence.

BJP have voted in a muslim and a tribal woman as Presidents. Their current leader comes from the 'backward community' and has risen from the most humble background - tea-boy at a train station - to being the chief minster of Gujarat and Prime Minister 3 times. In any other context, this would be celebrated. But, because of his party and pro-India stance, he is unfairly vilified in the western press.

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Interplay of Faith and Economics at Mahakumbh 2025

The event’s estimated budget stands at Rs 6,382 crore, with Rs 5,600 crore already allocated for event management and infrastructure development. In comparison, the government had spent Rs 3,700 crore in 2019 Kumbh Mela. Mahakumbh Mela 2025 is set to be more than just a spiritual event; it promises to be a major economic driver for Uttar Pradesh. Historical records from the 1882 Kumbh Mela show…

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Kumbh Mela is the world's largest cultural and religious festival Allahabad, India. This is the world's largest spiritual and cultural crowd. It is organized every 12 years.

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