Maha Kumbh Prayagraj 2025 - 35 Days to Go ! Shri Keshav Prasad Maurya Invites Shri Chandrababu Naidu

 

35 Days to the Grand Confluence: UP DyCM Shri Keshav Prasad Maurya Invites Andhra Pradesh  CM Shri Chandrababu Naidu to Prayagraj Maha Kumbh 2025

On 7^th December 2024 UP DyCM Shri Keshav Prasad Maurya was in Vijayawada to invite  Andhra Pradesh  CM Shri Chandrababu Naidu for the Prayagraj Maha Kumbh 2025.

As per news portals, Shri Chandrababu Naidu has responded positively and may set up a camp office in Prayagraj during the Prayagraj Maha Kumbh 2025 window.

More details will be provided later.

 

The Kumbh Mela is a celebration of unity, faith, and renewal.

There are 35 days to go, before the inauguration of Kumbh Mela 2025 in Prayagraj.

Preparations are in full swing

Any plans to visit?

The Prayagraj Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 is scheduled to begin on January 13, 2025, and conclude on February 26, 2025.

 

Ministers of CM Yogi Government are criss-crossing India and few other countries as part of the road show to encourage visitors / devotees to visit Mahakumbh 2025 at Prayagraj.

 

UP Ministers Leave For State Tours To Invite CMs For Prayagraj Maha Kumbh 2025

Chief Ministers across the nation, including West Bengal and Karnataka, are being invited at the Prayagraj Maha Kumbh 2025.

 

As preparations intensify for the Prayagraj Mahakumbh 2025, Uttar Pradesh ministers have been entrusted with extending invitations to governors and chief ministers across the country.

 

A Historic Gathering

The Mahakumbh, set to commence on January 13, 2025, at the Sangam (confluence of the Ganga, Yamuna, and mythical Saraswati), will continue until February 26.

This religious pilgrimage, held every 12 years, alternates between Haridwar, Ujjain, Nasik, and Prayagraj. This year’s edition is expected to attract millions of visitors from across the globe.

 

The state’s comprehensive efforts reflect its commitment to making the Mahakumbh 2025 a memorable and inclusive celebration.

 

The Kumbh Mela is a Hindu religious pilgrimage and one of the world's largest religious fairs.

 

It's a time for devotees to bathe in the Ganges, Yamuna, and Saraswati rivers to cleanse themselves of sins and gain spiritual merit.

 

Some key dates for the 2025 Kumbh Mela include:

January 13, 2025: Paush Purnima - Monday

January 14, 2025: Makar Sankranti (First Shahi Snan) - Tuesday

January 29, 2025: Mauni Amavasya (Second Shahi Snan) - Wednesday

February 3, 2025: Basant Panchami (Third Shahi Snan) - Wednesday

February 4, 2025: Achla Saptami - Thursday

February 12, 2025: Maghi Purnima -  Wednesday

February 26, 2025: Maha Shivratri (Final Snan) - Wednesday

 

The Kumbh Mela is celebrated four times every 12 years in four different locations in India.

The location of the Kumbh Mela rotates between the four pilgrimages on sacred rivers.

Disclaimer: These are my personal thoughts only.

The only Joy is ‘World Safe ePay Day’,  and

 ‘World Blouse Day’.

 

Safe and Stylish: Unveiling World SafeePay and Blouse Day Delights

 

The need for observing World SafeePay Day and World Blouse Day arises from the absence of dedicated global celebrations for these concepts.

 

World SafeePay Day aims to celebrate the joy of safe electronic payments in all financial transactions, representing an abstract celebration that highlights the significance of secure and efficient digital financial interactions. As the world increasingly relies on electronic payment systems, having a designated day for SafeePay emphasizes the importance of secure and reliable digital financial transactions.

 

On the other hand, World Blouse Day seeks to celebrate the joys of wearing blouses in a more lively and visually impactful manner. The concept involves a powerful display of togetherness, with millions of people stepping out wearing blouses based on a chosen theme. This display celebration not only promotes a sense of unity but also serves as a unique and creative expression of shared identity through clothing.

 

 

 

Applied for: Kumbhathon Startup Festival Jan'25 at Nashik

Applied for: Kumbhathon Startup Festival Jan'25
Pitch 1: Kumbh PrePaid Wallet (People Tech)
Pitch 2: Blouse Design (Culture Tech)

Having contributed to Kumbhathon 2015, I bring both enthusiasm and insight to the 2025 festival, recognizing the significance of contributing now as I may not be actively involved in the 2039 Nashik Kumbh due to health considerations.

 

Kumbhathon Startup Festival Jan'25: Introduction

The Kumbhathon Startup Festival, hosted by Kumbhathon Innovation Foundation from January 4-6, 2025, will transform Nashik into a hub of technological and cultural innovation. This event reimagines the Kumbh Mela as a living lab to prototype and scale solutions addressing the challenges of urbanization and sustainability.

With a focus on AI-powered innovations, the festival fosters collaboration among startups, innovators, and cultural leaders, offering a platform to design sustainable, scalable solutions for the world’s largest human gathering.

 

Few Lines About the Significance of Kumbh

The Kumbh Mela, known as the festival of the sacred Pitcher, is a spiritual and cultural phenomenon attracting millions of pilgrims. The ritual of bathing in sacred rivers is believed to cleanse sins and liberate the soul from the cycle of rebirth.

Held in rotation every four years across Allahabad, Haridwar, Ujjain, and Nashik, the Kumbh Mela celebrates diversity, spirituality, and tradition.

Its significance spans astronomy, cultural practices, and oral traditions, safeguarded through mentorship within ashrams and akhadas. This convergence of science and spirituality unites millions, transcending barriers of caste, creed, and gender, while preserving the rich heritage of India.

Here are my pitches for the Application:

Published  - Word Limit – 500 characters

Q: Mention the kind of expectations/support required by you from Kumbhathon

Ans: I am pitching for two tracks:

1. Kumbh PrePaid Wallet (People Tech): A semi-closed wallet, valid only at Kumbh Mela merchant outlets, leveraging existing UPI familiarity. Support needed: Facilitate dialogue with NPCI.

2. Blouse Design (Culture Tech): Coordinated blouse patterns for lakhs of visitors, a visible cultural symbol with minimal government investment.

The wallet is abstract; the blouse is visible—a blend of innovation and tradition.

 

Published – Word Limit – 1000 words

Q: What motivates you to apply to Kumbhathon?

Ans: I am pitching for two tracks:

1. Kumbh PrePaid Wallet (People Tech): A semi-closed prepaid wallet system designed for exclusive use within the Kumbh Mela area at merchant outlets. It utilizes India's widespread familiarity with UPI and digital payments, making it easy to implement with existing technology. Support required: Facilitate a dialogue with NPCI, the Section 25 company managing UPI, to collaborate on this solution's development and execution.

2. Blouse Design (Culture Tech): A cultural initiative to introduce coordinated blouse patterns for millions of Kumbh Mela visitors. These designs symbolize unity and tradition, creating a striking visual identity for the event. This initiative is a public good that requires minimal government investment but delivers a significant cultural impact.

The wallet offers an abstract, practical solution, while the blouse provides a visible, symbolic connection—blending technology and culture for a holistic, enriching Kumbh Mela experience.

 

My definition of Blouse - A blouse is a loose-fitting upper garment that may be worn by workmen, artists, women, and children i.e neutral gender.