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Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, on 29 December 2024, while addressing the 117th episode of ‘Mann Ki Baat,’ stated that Mahakumbh is such a scene of unity in diversity that it would not be seen anywhere else in the world. Terming the Kumbh as the Maha Kumbh of unity he added it would bolster the mantra of Maha Kumbh of unity. We are publishing the highlights of the episode for our esteemed readers:
The Maha Kumbh is also going to be held in Prayagraj from the 13th of next month. At this time, mammoth preparations are going on at the Sangam banks there.
I remember, just a few days ago when I went to Prayagraj, my heart was filled with joy after viewing the entire Kumbh area from a helicopter. It’s so huge! So beautiful! Such grandeur!
• The specialty of the Maha Kumbh is not only in its vastness. The specialty of the Kumbh is also in its diversity.
Crores of people congregate for this event. Lakhs of saints, thousands of traditions, hundreds of sects, many Akharas, everyone becomes a part of this event. There is no discrimination anywhere, no one is big, no one is small.
• Such a scene of unity in diversity will not be seen anywhere else in the world. Therefore, our Kumbh is also the Maha Kumbh of unity.
This time’s Maha Kumbh will also bolster the mantra of Maha Kumbh of unity. Let me tell all of you; when we participate in the Kumbh, let us bring along this resolve of unity with us.
Let us also make a resolve to annihilate the feeling of division and hatred in the society. If I have to say it in a few words, then I will say… Mahakumbh Ka Sandesh, Ek Ho Poora Desh…
The message of the Mahakumbh, let the whole country be united. and putting it in another way, I will express… Ganga Ki Aviral Dhara, Na Bante Samaj Hamara… Like the uninterrupted flow of the Ganga, let our society be undivided.
• With the help of digital navigation, you will be able to reach different ghats, temples, and akharas of sadhus. The same navigation system will also help you reach parking spaces.
For the first time, an AI chatbot will be used in the Kumbh event. All kinds of information related to Kumbh will be available in 11 Indian languages through the AI chatbot.
Anyone can ask for any kind of help through this chatbot, either by typing text or by speaking in.
The entire Fair area is being covered with AI-powered cameras. If someone gets separated from one’s kith and kin during the Kumbh, these cameras will help in finding them. Devotees will also get the facility of a digital lost & found center.
Devotees will also be provided information about government-approved tour packages, accommodation and homestay on their mobile phones.
• Now in ‘Mann Ki Baat’ i.e. MKB, we will talk about KTB. Many of the elderly may not know about KTB. But just ask children, KTB is a superhit among them. KTB means Krish, Trish and Baltiboy.
You might know that the favourite animation series of children is called KTB – Bharat Hain Hum and now its second season is also out.
These three animation characters tell us about those heroes and bravehearts; men and women associated with the Indian freedom struggle who are not discussed much.
Recently, its season-2 was launched in a very special way at the International Film Festival of India, Goa.
• The best thing is that this series is broadcast not only in many Indian languages but also in foreign languages. It can be watched on Doordarshan as well as other OTT platforms.