Pilgrims visiting the 2025 Mahakumbh will be treated to a breathtaking visual experience as Uttar Pradesh tourism plans to host a drone show in the Sangam area. The show will depict scenes of religious and spiritual importance, including the iconic ‘Samudra Manthan.’
The Maha Kumbh Mela is a big economic opportunity for various sectors, such as hospitality, transportation, tourism and retail. The UP government is promoting the religious gathering, hoping it will give a fillip to spiritual and religious tourism.
The drone show will be organised above the Sangam Nose area during the evening, the state government said in a statement.
The most propitious of these days occur in cycles of 12 years. When the time comes for Prayagraj, in the north Indian state of Uttar Pradesh, millions flock to the confluence of the Ganges, the Yamuna and the mythical Saraswati rivers during a festival called the Maha Kumbh Mela.
It has become the largest such gathering of humans anywhere on Earth.
In 2025, between Jan. 13 and Feb. 26, about 400 million people, more than the population of the United States, are expected to participate in the festival.
The Sangam nose is the exact point of confluence of three holy rivers: the Ganga, Yamuna and the mythical Saraswati According to District Tourism Officer Aparajita Singh drone show will be held during the opening and closing of the event.
”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,” said District Tourism Officer Aparajita Singh.
The show will also highlight the religious and spiritual significance of Prayagraj, providing a unique experience for pilgrims and locals.
Mahakumbh 2025 is gearing up to be a global cultural spectacle. Preparations are in full swing, reflecting CM Yogi Adityanath’s vision of a grand and spiritually elevating Mahakumbh, according to the statement.
Development and beautification work is underway across temples, Ganga ghats, parks, roads, and flyovers in Prayagraj, it said.
Additionally, visitors and pilgrims will experience several new and unique attractions during this iconic festival, it added.
The event will feature floating restaurants, water activities, hot air balloons, and laser light shows. The Uttar Pradesh Tourism Department is introducing innovative attractions to enhance the experience for visitors.
Starting in the first week of January, a musical fountain laser show on the Yamuna River at Kali Ghat will provide a mesmerising experience for tourists visiting Prayagraj.
Moreover, the spectacular lighting drone show will be a highlight during the Mahakumbh, offering a memorable experience for both visitors and residents of Prayagraj.
With inputs from agencies.
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Mahakumbh 2025: Over 2,000 drones to light up the sky, depicting ‘Samudra Manthan’
