New Delhi:
Depicting 'Samudra Manthan', 'Amrit Kalash' and holy men bathing on the banks of Sangam, the Republic Day Tableau of Uttar Pradesh celebrated the ongoing Maha Kumbh at Prayagraj and showed a metaphorical confluence of 'Virasat' and ' Vikas'.
The Tableau drew cheers from the crowd as it walked up the Kartavya path during the ceremonial parade here on Sunday.
Billed as one of the largest gatherings of humanity on Earth, Maha Kumbh 2025 began on January 13 and will culminate on February 26.
While 75 years of the enactment of the Constitution is the focus of the 76th Republic Day celebrations, the theme for the Tableaux is 'Swarnim Bharat: Virasat Aur Vikas'.
The tableau of Uttar Pradesh showcases the grandeur of Maha Kumbh 2025, with a metaphorical 'sangam' of 'Virasat' and 'Vikas'.
Leading the display is an impressive replica of the 'Amrit Kalash' tilted forward, symbolizing the flow of the sacred 'Amritdhara'. Surrounding it, saints and saints are depicted blowing conch shells, performing 'snan' in Sangam and participating in meditation, while devotees immerse themselves in the sacred waters of the confluence of Ganga, Yamuna and the mythical Saraswati.
On the trailer's panel, the 'Akharas' and devotees going for the 'Amrit Snan' are depicted through murals and LED screens, according to a description of the Tableau shared earlier by Defense Ministry officials.
At its core, the mythical story of 'Samudra Manthan' is vividly depicted, symbolizing the profound historical and cultural significance of the Maha Kumbh. The reverse features 14 gemstones carved from the churning of the ocean, it said.
“It is a matter of honor and great pride that Maha Kumbh, our great heritage will be showcased at Kartavya Path while the religious gathering is currently underway at Prayagraj,” Ram Manohar Tripathi, Deputy Director, Department of Information & Public Relations of Uttar Pradesh government said on January 22 during a preview of the Tableau of the Republic here.
“With images of 'Samudra Manthan', 'Amrit Kalash' and holy men bathing on the banks of the confluence, people will get a sense of 'Sangam' during the Republic Day Parade. And this tableau also depicts various development initiatives Up the government, so it is a kind of 'sangam' of 'virasat' and 'vikas',” he had told PTI.
A group of performers dressed in traditional clothes walked while another person blew a conch shell and a few others played 'Damru' and walked past the state tableau. The Maha Kumbh is held every 12 years in Prayagraj.
The tableau highlights the robust technological and digital preparations for Maha Kumbh and also showcases the state-of-the-art integrated command and control center (ICCC) for efficient security and crowd management at the Kumbh.
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