Flowers will be showered on devotees, they will be able to enjoy aerial view from helicopter… Preparations for Mahakumbh are special – MahaKumbh first bath today Special preparations Flowers will be showered on devotees from helicopter 20 quintals of rose petals ntc
Maha Kumbh Mela has started from today in Prayagraj, UP. In this historic event, crores of devotees from India and abroad have come with their faith at the confluence of Ganga, Yamuna and the mythical Saraswati. This time, more than 40 crore devotees are expected to participate in the Mahakumbh. The first Shahi Snan is today, even before this a gathering of devotees has started at the Sangam.
To make this event special, rose flowers will be showered on the devotees in the Mahakumbh Mela area. On behalf of the Horticulture Department, preparations have been completed to shower rose petals on the devotees in the Sangam area i.e. the entire 4000 hectare fair area through helicopter. Kumbh Mela garden in-charge VK Singh said that complete preparations have been made to shower rose petals on the main bathing festival. About 20 quintals of rose petals are to be showered on every bathing festival.
Helicopter rides have been arranged to attract tourists during Mahakumbh. Its fare has been reduced from Rs 3,000 to just Rs 1,296 per person. Uttar Pradesh Tourism and Culture Minister Jaiveer Singh gave this information in an official statement. This 7-8 minute helicopter ride will start from today, in which tourists will be able to have an aerial view of the grandeur of the Maha Kumbh Mela from above Prayagraj city.
According to the statement of the Tourism Department, the Mahakumbh helicopter ride can be enjoyed for just Rs 1,296 per person. The facility to book this ride online is available at www.upstdc.co.in and is being operated by Pawan Hans, a Government of India undertaking. Will be operated. Helicopter rides will be operated continuously as per the weather conditions. Along with this, Uttar Pradesh Tourism and Culture Department has also made arrangements for water and adventure sports at the fair site. Drone show, water laser show and other entertainment activities will be organized during the fair from 24 to 26 January.
Well-known artists from across the country will give their performances in this fair which will last for 40 days. Along with this, a special event of UP Day will also be organized. On January 16, famous singer Shankar Mahadevan will perform at Ganga Pandal. At the same time, famous singer Mohit Chauhan will perform at the conclusion of the fair on 24th February. This step of the Tourism Department is an attempt to further increase the popularity of Kumbh Mela among tourists.
