Mahakumbh 2025: Authorities using AI to manage crowd, avoid stampede at world’s biggest gathering
2 months ago

Mahakumbh 2025: Authorities using AI to manage crowd, avoid stampede at world’s biggest gathering

Firstpost  

Organisers predict up to 400 million pilgrims will visit the Kumbh Mela, a millennia-old sacred show of Hindu piety and ritual bathing that began on January 13 and runs for six weeks Devotees gather at the ‘Maha Kumbh Mela’ on the day they take a holy dip at Sangam, in Prayagraj. Organisers predict up to 400 million pilgrims will visit the Kumbh Mela, a millennia-old sacred show of Hindu piety and ritual bathing that began on January 13 and runs for six weeks. “AI is helping us avoid reaching that critical mass in sensitive places.” More than 400 people died after being trampled or drowned at the Kumbh Mela on a single day of the festival in 1954, one of the largest tolls in a crowd-related disaster globally. “But we can afford to go several times higher than that.” Organisers have been eager to tout the technological advancements of this year’s edition of the Kumbh Mela and their attendant benefits for pilgrims.

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This Week in Explainers: How over 64 crore devotees at Maha Kumbh were counted
3 weeks, 6 days ago

This Week in Explainers: How over 64 crore devotees at Maha Kumbh were counted

Firstpost  

The Maha Kumbh Mela concluded on Mahashivratri in Uttar Pradesh’s Prayagraj, 45 days after it began last month. All this and more in our weekly roundup from India Hindu devotees take ritualistic dips at the confluence of the rivers Ganges, Yamuna and mythical Saraswati on Shivaratri, the final day of Maha Kumbh festival, in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, February 26. In …

AI meets Maha Kumbh: Demystifying crowd-counting process at Prayagraj
1 month ago

AI meets Maha Kumbh: Demystifying crowd-counting process at Prayagraj

India Today  

The estimated number of recorded attendees at the Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj is approaching 64 crore. The computer vision-based AI models used in estimating crowd density and numbers at the Maha Kumbh were first trained on the footage from Magh Mela 2024 to understand human behaviour in a similar setting. THE AI-ARCHITECTURE AT MAHA KUMBH The cameras in the …

Mahakumbh 2025: Millions of Devotees Attend Kumbh Mela, Crowd Grows Ahead of Mahashivratri | ABP NEWS
1 month ago

Mahakumbh 2025: Millions of Devotees Attend Kumbh Mela, Crowd Grows Ahead of Mahashivratri | ABP NEWS

ABP News  

The Mahakumbh Mela continues to draw millions of devotees to Prayagraj, with the total number of devotees who have bathed in the holy Sangam reaching 62 crores. Although today, being Monday, the crowd is somewhat smaller compared to the weekend, the number still remains in the millions. Many devotees travel long distances, even on foot, to reach the Sangam, often …

Mahakumbh 2025: Over 62 Crore Devotees Participate as Sacred Rituals Continue at Triveni Sangam
1 month ago

Mahakumbh 2025: Over 62 Crore Devotees Participate as Sacred Rituals Continue at Triveni Sangam

ABP News  

The ongoing Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj has become a symbol of faith and devotion, with millions of devotees flocking to the Sangam for a sacred dip. Thousands continue to arrive, forming a sea of devotees, especially near the Triveni Sangam, where the sacred confluence of the Ganges, Yamuna, and the Saraswati River attracts thousands each day. Uttar Pradesh Chief …

Akhilesh Yadav slams BJP over handling of economy, Mahakumbh
1 month ago

Akhilesh Yadav slams BJP over handling of economy, Mahakumbh

Deccan Chronicle  

Kanpur : Samajwadi Party Chief Akhilesh Yadav on Sunday slammed the BJP over the handling of the economy and the Mahakumbh event in Prayagraj. ".The dream that the government showed of making a 1 trillion dollar economy has failed.the poor people are not able to understand what this game of million trillion is.The promises that were made to the people …

Mahakumbh 2025: 60 Million Devotees Flock to kumbh Mela in Prayagraj Amid Traffic Jams
1 month ago

Mahakumbh 2025: 60 Million Devotees Flock to kumbh Mela in Prayagraj Amid Traffic Jams

ABP News  

The ongoing Mahakumbh Mela in Prayagraj has drawn over 60 million devotees to take a dip in the holy confluence of the Ganga, Yamuna, and the Sarasvati rivers. As the last days of the event approach, roads and highways leading to Prayagraj are packed with crowds and long queues of vehicles. In the final days leading up to Mahashivratri, devotees …

New crowd control plan after Delhi stampede: Focus on 60 stations, use of AI
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1 month, 1 week ago

New crowd control plan after Delhi stampede: Focus on 60 stations, use of AI

India Today  

The central government will build permanent holding zones to handle the extra rush of passengers at 60 high-traffic railway stations and use Artificial Intelligence for crowd and crisis management, sources told India Today TV. This comes after 18 people died in a stampede at the New Delhi railway station that was triggered due to a sudden rush of Maha Kumbh …

New Delhi, India: At least 18 dead in crush at train station as crowds head for Maha Kumbh Mela, Indian media reports
1 month, 1 week ago

New Delhi, India: At least 18 dead in crush at train station as crowds head for Maha Kumbh Mela, Indian media reports

CNN  

Atlanta CNN — At least 18 people were killed in a crowd crush at a New Delhi railway station Saturday as passengers tried to board trains heading to the world’s largest religious gathering, according to local media citing police. “18 people including 9 women and 5 children lost their lives in the stampede that occurred yesterday around 10 p.m. at …

Mahakumbh area declared 'no vehicle zone' for February 15 and 16 | Details
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1 month, 1 week ago

Mahakumbh area declared 'no vehicle zone' for February 15 and 16 | Details

India TV News  

The entire Mahakumbh area in Uttar Pradesh’s Prayagraj has been declared a "no vehicle zone" for February 15 and 16, in view of the possibility of a heavy crowd over the weekend. The footfall at Mahakumbh crossed the 50 crore mark with as many devotees taking a holy dip at the Triveni Sangam, which is more than the combined population …

Maha Kumbh sees record crowds as authorities ensure smooth pilgrim experience
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Maha Kumbh sees record crowds as authorities ensure smooth pilgrim experience

Hindustan Times  

A huge crowd of devotees arrived at the ongoing Maha Kumbh Mela Kshetra on Tuesday to take a holy dip in the Triveni Sangam. On Tuesday, a sizable contingent of worshippers descended at the current Maha Kumbh Mela Kshetra to bathe in the sacred Triveni Sangam. On Monday, Uttar Pradesh Director General of Police Prashant Kumar lauded the efforts of …

Mahakumbh: Massive Traffic Jams in Prayagraj Make kumbh Journey Difficult for Devotees
Top News
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Mahakumbh: Massive Traffic Jams in Prayagraj Make kumbh Journey Difficult for Devotees

ABP News  

As Mahakumbh 2025 approaches, Prayagraj is witnessing severe traffic congestion, making it increasingly difficult for devotees to reach the pilgrimage site. The overwhelming rush has caused gridlocks in multiple areas, disrupting normal movement across the city.In response to the situation, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has stepped in to review the Mahakumbh arrangements. Special directives were issued to maintain heightened security …

Maha Kumbh Mela 2025: Huge crowd of devotees triggers massive jam in Prayagraj
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Maha Kumbh Mela 2025: Huge crowd of devotees triggers massive jam in Prayagraj

The Hindu  

A severe traffic congestion extending for kilometers was witnessed on the routes to the Maha Kumbh Mela here on Sunday with Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav asking the government to make emergency arrangements for the stranded devotees. Regarding the traffic jam, Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav in a post on X said, "Emergency arrangements should be made immediately for the …

Mahakumbh 2025: Nirmohi Ani Akhara Mahant Speaks Out on Stampede Incident
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Mahakumbh 2025: Nirmohi Ani Akhara Mahant Speaks Out on Stampede Incident

ABP News  

At Mahakumbh 2025, Nirmohi Ani Akhara’s Mahant has raised concerns over the recent stampede incident, highlighting the challenges of managing such a massive gathering. Speaking about the chaos, he emphasized the need for enhanced security measures and better crowd control to prevent such occurrences in the future.Despite the incident, a massive turnout was seen on Basant Panchami, with over 62.25 …

Mahakumbh 2025: All Bridges Open as Crowd Management Impresses in Prayagraj
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Mahakumbh 2025: All Bridges Open as Crowd Management Impresses in Prayagraj

ABP News  

At Mahakumbh 2025, the administration has successfully implemented crowd management strategies, ensuring a smooth experience for millions of devotees. By 8 AM, over 62.25 lakh devotees had taken a holy dip, while the total footfall so far has reached 34.97 crore.To facilitate movement, all bridges have been opened, allowing seamless access between key locations such as Arail, Jhunsi, and the …

In pictures: Kumbh Mela, the world’s largest religious festival
1 month, 3 weeks ago

In pictures: Kumbh Mela, the world’s largest religious festival

CNN  

Millions of Hindu devotees have joined the world’s largest religious gathering at a holy city in northern India, bathing in its sacred waters in a spectacle of color and devotion. A staggering 400 million people are expected to attend the Maha Kumbh Mela, or the festival of the Sacred Pitcher, which began January 13 and runs until February 26 in …

In pictures: Kumbh Mela, the world’s largest religious festival
1 month, 3 weeks ago

In pictures: Kumbh Mela, the world’s largest religious festival

CNN  

Millions of Hindu devotees have joined the world’s largest religious gathering at a holy city in northern India, bathing in its sacred waters in a spectacle of color and devotion. A staggering 400 million people are expected to attend the Maha Kumbh Mela, or the festival of the Sacred Pitcher, which began January 13 and runs until February 26 in …

Keeping up with UP: Crowd mismanagement not ‘will of God’ triggered Kumbh deaths
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Keeping up with UP: Crowd mismanagement not ‘will of God’ triggered Kumbh deaths

Hindustan Times  

A day after the stampede at Maha Kumbh in which at least 30 people were killed, the international president of the Vishwa Hindu Parishad Alok Kumar said the incident would not be a dampener for the event as pilgrims tend to accept such accidents as “a will of God”. Singh also wrote an MoU was signed with the Moti Lal …

A stampede at India's largest Hindu religious gathering raises security questions
1 month, 3 weeks ago

A stampede at India's largest Hindu religious gathering raises security questions

NPR  

A stampede at India's largest Hindu religious gathering raises security questions A deadly stampede at a Hindu festival in India is causing many to wonder how to effectively manage massive events. AYESHA RASCOE, HOST: Since January 13, millions of pilgrims have gathered at a Hindu festival called Kumbh Mela. DEVINA GUPTA: The Hindu village's festival, Kumbh Mela, takes place every …

At the Maha Kumbh Mela, faith and fatalities
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

At the Maha Kumbh Mela, faith and fatalities

The Hindu  

It is dark and chaotic at 11 p.m. on January 29. Editorial | Deaths after the surge: On the stampede at the Maha Kumbh Five hours earlier, Roniyar received what he describes as a “miracle call”. “As the gates were shut, some people collided with those coming from the other direction,” says Vijay Yadav, 42, from Kushinagar, Uttar Pradesh. Ajay …

Watch: What caused the stampede at the Maha Kumbh?
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Watch: What caused the stampede at the Maha Kumbh?

The Hindu  

At least 30 pilgrims died and 60 were injured in a stampede at the Maha Kumbh on January 29th, 2025, when a large number of pilgrims reached the sacred Triveni Sangam in Prayagraj to take a holy dip on Mauni Amavasya. The Uttar Pradesh government had estimated that a hundred million people would have their holy dips on January 29. …

MahaKumbh 2025: Post-Stampede, Record Crowds in Prayagraj, Safety Tightened | ABP NEWS
1 month, 4 weeks ago

MahaKumbh 2025: Post-Stampede, Record Crowds in Prayagraj, Safety Tightened | ABP NEWS

ABP News  

The 2025 Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj is witnessing a massive surge of devotees at the sacred Sangam. In light of previous incidents like stampedes, the administration has taken extensive measures to enhance safety and organization. The upcoming Amrit Snan on Basant Panchami is a major focus, with the administration on high alert to ensure smooth proceedings. The entire administrative …

Three million Hindus take ‘holy dip’ a day after fatal crowd crush
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Three million Hindus take ‘holy dip’ a day after fatal crowd crush

Al Jazeera  

Millions of Hindus have thronged the northern Indian city of Prayagraj for the Mahakumbh Mela festival, a day after dozens died at a crowd crush at the world’s largest religious gathering. Train and bus stations in the city saw a surge in crowds as people continued to arrive for the festival, although some devotees remained nervous after the deadly crush. …

UP brings new measures after stampede deaths rock Mahakumbh mela
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

UP brings new measures after stampede deaths rock Mahakumbh mela

Hindustan Times  

A day after at least 30 people were killed in a predawn stampede at the Maha Kumbh, the Uttar Pradesh government on Thursday enforced stricter measures for better crowd management and safety of devotees as it restricted vehicular movement, cancelled VIP passes, increased security deployment, and ended needless restrictions on the pontoon bridges that connect the mela city. A lot …

After the Stampede, Ramps UP Efforts to Ensure Crowd Management, Devotees’ Safety
1 month, 4 weeks ago

After the Stampede, Ramps UP Efforts to Ensure Crowd Management, Devotees’ Safety

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi/Prayagraj: A day after a stampede at the Maha Kumbh Mela left 30 people dead, the Uttar Pradesh government ramped up efforts to ensure crowd management and the safety of devotees who continued to flock in large numbers for the religious gathering. Maha Kumbh DIG Vaibhav Krishna said the incident took place due to crowd pressure. Mr Krishna said …

Unfazed devotees shrug off stampede at India mega-festival
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Unfazed devotees shrug off stampede at India mega-festival

Raw Story  

by Bhuvan BAGGA and Devesh MISHRA Throngs of devotees at the world's biggest religious gathering bathed in Indian rivers on Thursday, undeterred by a stampede a day earlier that killed at least 30 people. "We've obviously heard about the stampede," 21-year-old Naveen Pradhan, who arrived at the festival with his family hours after the disaster, told AFP. The six-week Kumbh …

In pictures: What is the Maha Kumbh Mela and why does it attract millions of Hindus?
1 month, 4 weeks ago

In pictures: What is the Maha Kumbh Mela and why does it attract millions of Hindus?

The Independent  

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Islamic Body Demands Govt To Take Responsibility For Maha Kumbh Stampede: 'Life Of Common Devotees...'
Top News
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Islamic Body Demands Govt To Take Responsibility For Maha Kumbh Stampede: 'Life Of Common Devotees...'

ABP News  

Islamic body Jamaat-e-Islami Hind demanded the Central and state governments take responsibility for the stampede at Maha Kumbh Mela that killed dozens of devotees in the early hours of Wednesday. It also called for immediate mitigation of irregularities in the arrangements at the Maha Kumbh Mela, saying the lives of common devotees also deserve VIP-like security. Engineer also said that …

Celebration becomes tragedy in aftermath of Kumbh Mela stampede
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Celebration becomes tragedy in aftermath of Kumbh Mela stampede

ABC  

Ranjani Kumari's daughter shouted as the crowd surged at the world's largest religious gathering. Her eldest daughter was among at least 30 people killed in the "stampede" at the Kumbh Mela festival in India. "During the stampede, the child's mother said 'Even if I am dying, at least save my daughter', she started shouting in the crowd and threw her …

Deaths after the surge: On the stampede at the Maha Kumbh
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Deaths after the surge: On the stampede at the Maha Kumbh

The Hindu  

The stampede at the Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh — the third such incident in recent months — confirms India’s dubious distinction of having the most number of deaths during religious gatherings. While the day’s developments have not yielded conclusive reasons for the stampede that happened in the early hours of January 29, initial investigations suggest an uncontrolled surge …

Maha Kumbh Mela: At least 30 dead in multiple stampedes at huge Hindu gathering
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Maha Kumbh Mela: At least 30 dead in multiple stampedes at huge Hindu gathering

The Independent  

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The tragedy at Maha Kumbh
1 month, 4 weeks ago

The tragedy at Maha Kumbh

Hindustan Times  

It is tragic that at least 30 people died in a pre-dawn stampede at the Maha Kumbh Mela ahead of the ritual Mauni Amavasya bath. The government estimated that over 400 million people would visit the Maha Kumbh over two months, and 100 million on the six “shahi snan” days. Indian Hindu devotees arrive for a holy dip at Sangam, …

Kumbh Mela 2025 stampede latest: Nearly 40 dead in crowd crush at world’s largest religious festival in India
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1 month, 4 weeks ago

Kumbh Mela 2025 stampede latest: Nearly 40 dead in crowd crush at world’s largest religious festival in India

The Independent  

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India’s Maha Kumbh festival, the world’s largest religious gathering, by the numbers
1 month, 4 weeks ago

India’s Maha Kumbh festival, the world’s largest religious gathering, by the numbers

Associated Press  

NEW DELHI — Hindu devotees, mystics and holy men and women have gathered in India’s northern city of Prayagraj for the Maha Kumbh festival, the world’s largest religious gathering. Here’s a look at the festival by the numbers: 400 million Hindu devotees gather to take a holy dip in the Sangam, the confluence of the Ganges, the Yamuna and the …

Crowd chaos and confusion at site of India festival stampede
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Crowd chaos and confusion at site of India festival stampede

Raw Story  

by Devesh MISHRA Journeying across India for the pinnacle celebration of the Hindu calendar, Laxmi and her family were sleeping by the roadside Wednesday as they waited to cleanse themselves in the sacred Ganges river. "A large crowd surged forward, pushing and trampling us," Laxmi, shell-shocked and huddled under a thick woolen shawl in the morning cold, told AFP. "If …

‘VIP culture main problem’: AAP on stampede at Mahakumbh
1 month, 4 weeks ago

‘VIP culture main problem’: AAP on stampede at Mahakumbh

Hindustan Times  

The Aam Aadmi Party blamed “administrative mismanagement” for the stampede at the Mahakumbh early Wednesday. An ambulance arrives at Triveni Sangam after a stampede broke out due to overcrowding before the second 'Amrit Snan' on the occasion of Mauni Amavasya at the Maha Kumbh Mela 2025, in Prayagraj on Wednesday. At least 15 people are feared dead after a stampede …

Kumbh Mela stampede: A look back at deadly crowd disasters in India
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Kumbh Mela stampede: A look back at deadly crowd disasters in India

The Independent  

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'Small Incident': BJP Leaders’ Chorus After Maha Kumbh Stampede, All Laud Mela Arrangements
1 month, 4 weeks ago

'Small Incident': BJP Leaders’ Chorus After Maha Kumbh Stampede, All Laud Mela Arrangements

ABP News  

Maha Kumbh Stampede: BJP leaders including Hema Malini and Ramveer Singh Bidhuri lauded the Maha Kumbh Mela arrangements hours after a stampede occurred near the 'Sangam', in which 10 people are feared dead. "If some small incident happened somewhere, someone spread a small rumour, then it does not mean that the system is bad," he said. Congress Questions VIP Movement …

Mahakumbh 2025 stampede: Yogi asks devotees to avoid crowding at Sangam’s nose, Akhilesh Yadav calls for Army handover
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Mahakumbh 2025 stampede: Yogi asks devotees to avoid crowding at Sangam’s nose, Akhilesh Yadav calls for Army handover

The Hindu  

As the stampede-like situation at the Maha Kumbh in the early hours of Wednesday ahead of the ‘Amrit Snan’ on Mauni Amavasya, led to several pilgrims being critically injured. Maha Kumbh stampede LIVE updates “I appeal to all the revered saints, devotees, citizens of the state and the country to not pay any attention to rumours and act with patience. …

‘Attention to self-promotion’: How opposition reacted to Maha Kumbh stampede
1 month, 4 weeks ago

‘Attention to self-promotion’: How opposition reacted to Maha Kumbh stampede

Hindustan Times  

Opposition parties have called on the central and Uttar Pradesh governments to expand arrangements for devotees at the Maha Kumbh following the stampede that left 15 feared dead. Follow all Maha Kumbh live updates Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav urged the government to provide air ambulances for seriously injured devotees, return bodies to their families, increase monitoring with helicopters, and …

Maha Kumbh Mela India: At least 30 people have died, police say
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Maha Kumbh Mela India: At least 30 people have died, police say

Associated Press  

PRAYAGRAJ, India — At least 30 people were killed and many more injured in a stampede at the world’s largest religious gathering early Wednesday, police said, as millions of pilgrims rushed to dip in sacred waters during the Maha Kumbh festival in northern India. Hindu devotees try to cross a barricade to take a holy dip in the Sangam, the …

At least 15 killed in stampede at India's Kumbh Mela festival
Top News
1 month, 4 weeks ago

At least 15 killed in stampede at India's Kumbh Mela festival

ABC  

A stampede at the world's largest religious gathering has caused multiple deaths with more injured. A doctor told AFP that at least 15 people had been killed in the crush during India's Kumbh Mela festival on Wednesday. Inside the world's largest gathering of humans Photo shows A man in a turban with a long grey beard holds his hand up …

Deadly crowd crush at India’s Mahakumbh Mela: All to know
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Deadly crowd crush at India’s Mahakumbh Mela: All to know

Al Jazeera  

About 400 million pilgrims are expected to participate in the world’s largest religious festival on Wednesday. At least 30 people have been killed and 60 others injured after a deadly crowd crush at the world’s largest religious gathering at the Mahakumbh Mela in northern India’s Prayagraj city, law enforcement officials have said. Vijay Kumar, who attended the festival, told Reuters …

Tracking People Flow, Crowd Density, Alarm System: How AI Is Being Used At Maha Kumbh To Prevent Stampedes
2 months ago

Tracking People Flow, Crowd Density, Alarm System: How AI Is Being Used At Maha Kumbh To Prevent Stampedes

ABP News  

The organisers of the world's largest religious gathering — the Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, have made the use of artificial intelligence to prevent stampedes and to ensure proper crowd management. Thus, to avoid any untoward incident or crowd crushes, like the disaster in the1954 Kumbh Mela, the organisers have been using advanced technology to keep things under control. …

India uses AI to stop stampedes at world's biggest gathering
2 months ago

India uses AI to stop stampedes at world's biggest gathering

Hindustan Times  

Keen to improve India's abysmal crowd management record at large-scale religious events, organisers of the world's largest human gathering are using artificial intelligence to try to prevent stampedes. "We want everyone to go back home happily after having fulfilled their spiritual duties," Amit Kumar, a senior police officer heading tech operations in the festival, told AFP. "The personal bubble of …

Maha Kumbh 2025: Authorities employ AI to handle rush, predict crowd surges
2 months, 1 week ago

Maha Kumbh 2025: Authorities employ AI to handle rush, predict crowd surges

The Hindu  

To tackle the rush of devotees at the ongoing Maha Kumbh Mela, as well as to predict sudden surges in crowd numbers, authorities are relying on CCTV cameras equipped with Artificial Intelligence. During the next major bathing day on January 29 known as Mauni Amavasya, it has been estimated that around six to seven crore people will participate in the …

AI-Powered Surveillance Ensures Safety at Maha Kumbh, Prayagraj
2 months, 1 week ago

AI-Powered Surveillance Ensures Safety at Maha Kumbh, Prayagraj

Deccan Chronicle  

AI Surveillance to Monitor Crowds The Maha Kumbh takes place every 12 years and draws millions of visitors to the banks of the Ganga, Yamuna, and mythical Saraswati rivers. The cameras continuously capture data, and the system sends out real-time alerts whenever crowd density crosses a predefined threshold, prompting immediate action.” AI-Driven Data for Crowd Management The use of AI …

When tech meets tradition: How AI is revolutionising Maha Kumbh 2025
2 months, 1 week ago

When tech meets tradition: How AI is revolutionising Maha Kumbh 2025

India Today  

Millions from across the world are flocking to the holy city or Prayagraj for Maha Kumbh to witness what is said to be a once in a lifetime opportunity. UNDERWATER DRONES In a first, the Uttar Pradesh police have deployed underwater drones capable of diving up to 100 meters to provide round-the-clock surveillance in the Sangam area. The security framework …

AI-Powered Crowd Management at Kumbh Mela to Prevent Stampedes
2 months, 1 week ago

AI-Powered Crowd Management at Kumbh Mela to Prevent Stampedes

Deccan Chronicle  

Keen to improve India's abysmal crowd management record at large-scale religious events, organisers of the world's largest human gathering are using artificial intelligence to try to prevent stampedes.Organisers predict up to 400 million pilgrims will visit the Kumbh Mela, a millennia-old sacred show of Hindu piety and ritual bathing that began Monday and runs for six weeks.Deadly crowd crushes are …

Mahakumbh 2025: Five things to do at the Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj
2 months, 1 week ago

Mahakumbh 2025: Five things to do at the Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj

The Hindu  

Be ready to brave mammoth crowds and the cold, but if you overcome that, the Maha Kumbh is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Here are a few things you could do at the Maha Kumbh 2025: The holy dip The Ganga is the main river at Prayagraj, but a short boat ride from its banks by boat will take you to the …

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