Prayagraj: Preparations are underway by the Uttar Pradesh government on a war footing for the Maha Kumbh 2025, which will be held here from January 13.
To make Maha Kumbh divine and grand, the Prayagraj Municipal Corporation has made a special rangoli. It is claimed that this is the world's largest rangoli. Preparations are on to register it in the London-based World Book of Records. This rangoli is made in an area of 55,000 square feet in Yamuna Christian College. It has been prepared with about 11 tonnes of colour.
Biodegradable powder, natural colours, and flower petals have been used in preparing the rangoli. Assistant Municipal Commissioner Deep Shikha Pandey said that the rangoli was prepared by over 50 women, children and other artists in 72 hours.
During this, an exhibition was also organised by the Prayagraj Municipal Corporation. Various types of cultural programs were also organised by the civic body. The youth gave the message of cleanliness by performing street plays, while school children took out a parade.
This rangoli, which was made from December 7, was formally inaugurated on Sunday. Uttar Pradesh Deputy CM Keshav Prasad Maurya praised the officials of the Prayagraj Municipal Corporation for their efforts.
Maurya said that this is the rangoli of Kumbh. "This is a rangoli for a safe Kumbh. It is Kumbh-like in every aspect. The Municipal Corporation will continue to create new records like this," the senior BJP leader added.
Lakhs of people are expected to gather for the mega-religious event to be held in the city.
