Chief minister of Uttar Pradesh, Yogi Adityanath, released the logo of MahaKumbh-2025 on Sunday in Prayagraj and launched the website and app of the impending festival.
The logo will be applied across the website, app, and other platforms related to the MahaKumbh event. It will guide pilgrims and tourists to the event's location by air, rail, and road. Information related to ghats in Prayagraj also are present on the website which will provide guidance on local attractions and tourist spots.
The logo had the symbol of Kumbh, Kalash with "Om" written on it also with a picture of the temple and Lord Hanuman. Apart from the logo, a video was also launched which is all about the 'Samudra Manthan', the tussle between the gods on one side and the demons on the other side. The logo is emerging from the churning. "Sarvasiddhipradah Kumbh" and "MahaKumbh Prayagraj 2025 are written on this.
It was in the presence of Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya and Jal Shakti Minister Swatantra Dev Singh that the statues were unveiled.
CM Yogi after releasing the logo, discussed the progress and preparation work underway for the upcoming MahaKumbh Mela with officials. Pre Logo Launch, he had seen the preparations underway for the event of national importance, met saints, performed puja and prayed to Mother Ganga for the well-being of all during his visit to Prayagraj. He also worshiped at the divine Shri Bade Hanuman Ji temple situated on the banks of the holy Triveni Sangam.
Taking it to his social media X, CM Yogi said, "Today got to interact with respected saints and sages given MahaKumbh-2025 at Prayagraj, the holy land of religion, culture and spirituality, 'Tirthraj'. May the divine and grand MahaKumbh, the eternal symbol of Sanatan faith, be auspicious for all! "
CM Yogi also inspected key locations.
India will witness the biggest religious congregation, MahaKumbh Mela, that will gather millions between 14 January to 26 February 2025. The key bathing festival termed the "Shahi Snan" or royal baths will fall on Makar Sankranti on January 14, Mauni Amavasya on January 29 and Basant Panchami on February 3.
MahaKumbh Mela is an inherent part of Indian culture and the largest peaceful congregation of people in this world.
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