PRAYAGRAJ,
January (PIB): A team of fourteen journalists from the Northeastern region
witnessed the grandeur of the Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 in the holy city of
Prayagraj. The journalists were on a Press Tour under the aegis of the Press
Information Bureau and the Government of Uttar Pradesh.
The
journalists embarked on a journey to explore the sacred confluence of the
Ganges, Yamuna, and Saraswati rivers. The team visited several holy sites to
understand the significance of the fair and the magnanimity of the arrangements
for the huge gathering across the Mela premises.
Maha
Kumbh 2025, being a worldwide attraction, offered a platform to the journalists
to learn about the practices, the pilgrims and also the revered Sadhus, the
renowned Naga Sadhus, whose ascetic lifestyle is both awe-inspiring and central
to this experience.
During
the tour, they visited the Uttar Pradesh Darshan Mandapam, a special exhibition
put up by the Uttar Pradesh Government, offering a comprehensive view of the State’s
cultural, spiritual, and historical heritage. They also visited Kalagram, an
art and cultural hub that showcases India’s rich craftsmanship and diverse
traditions put up by the Ministry of Culture, Government of India.
The
Kalagram provides a platform for performing, visual and literary artists to
demonstrate their exceptional skills and time-honoured traditions. It brings
all the performers under one roof.
Additionally,
the 5D Exhibition titled "Immersive Cultural Experience" was also
included as part of the press tour. It narrated the story of Ganga Avtaran and
Samudra Manthan, the story of which was brought to life through stunning
360-degree visuals, enchanting soundscapes, and state-of-the-art technology.
The
North East Zone Cultural Centre (NEZCC) set up stalls to showcase various
indigenous produce like bamboo and cane crafts, Assamese silk sarees, handmade
masks, tribal jewellery and many more.
Kumbh
Mela draws millions of pilgrims from across the country and abroad. The event
is an important occasion for cultural exchange and media outreach, and this
press tour was aimed at providing unique insights into India’s spiritual
landscape to the journalists from the Northeastern region. They witnessed the
vibrant display of faith, devotion, and unity at the Kumbh Mela.
In
addition to the religious and cultural experiences, the press tour served as a
platform for networking and promoting greater cooperation between the media
from the Northeast and other parts of the country, creating awareness of the
significance of the Kumbh Mela in India’s cultural and religious milieu.
This
initiative of the Uttar Pradesh Government and PIB North East to engage journalists
from India’s diverse regions in such a monumental event underscores the
importance of strengthening national integration and ensuring that every part
of the country is represented in such grand celebrations of faith and culture.
Some
of the journalists also took a dip at the holy Triveni Sangam, a sacred
confluence of rivers Ganga, Yamuna and 'mystical' Saraswati.
The
journalists concluded their visit today. They will be sharing their experiences
and insights with their readers, highlighting the unity in diversity that
defines the spirit of India.
