Uttar Pradesh Launches Mobile App for Maha Kumbh Mela Pilgrims
The Uttar Pradesh government has introduced a mobile application called the Kumbh Sahayak App to assist pilgrims attending the Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj, the largest religious gathering in the world. The app aims to provide real-time updates on event schedules, traffic conditions, and other essential services to ensure a smooth experience for the devotees.
Comprehensive Digital Support for Pilgrims
Officials have described the Kumbh Sahayak App as a user-friendly platform designed to enhance the pilgrimage experience while managing the massive crowds efficiently. The app acts as a digital guide for millions of attendees, offering a range of features to help them navigate the Kumbh Mela grounds.
Key Features of the App
The app provides real-time updates about the event schedule, bathing dates, and traffic conditions, ensuring that pilgrims stay informed throughout their journey. It also includes navigation and map services with integrated GPS, highlighting important locations such as bathing ghats, medical camps, police stations, and lost-and-found centers.
Safety and Emergency Assistance
To address emergencies, the app features an SOS function that allows users to connect directly with help desks, police, or medical services with a single tap. Additionally, it includes a lost-and-found feature to help locate missing individuals or belongings in crowded areas.
Multilingual and Cultural Insights
The Kumbh Sahayak App supports multiple languages, including English, Hindi, Telugu, and 13 other languages, making it accessible to a diverse audience. It also provides detailed cultural and spiritual information about the significance of the Kumbh Mela, its rituals, and historical stories to enrich the pilgrims’ spiritual journey.
Registration and Notifications
Pilgrims can use the app for registration and receive personalized notifications about safety measures, weather updates, and special events. This feature aims to improve coordination, enhance safety, and streamline the management of large crowds.
Combining Tradition with Technology
The app reflects the government’s commitment to blending traditional values with modern technology. By offering convenience, safety, and cultural awareness, the initiative ensures a fulfilling pilgrimage experience for attendees. It also highlights India’s leadership in leveraging digital solutions for large-scale events.
WhatsApp Chatbot for Additional Support
In addition to the app, the government has launched a WhatsApp chatbot called Kumbh Saha'AI'yak to provide real-time updates via mobile number 8887847135. Pilgrims can send a simple “Hi” message to the number to receive event-related information. The chatbot supports interaction in English, Hindi, Telugu, and several other languages, making it a valuable resource for all attendees.
By combining these digital tools, the Uttar Pradesh government aims to make the Maha Kumbh Mela a safer, more organized, and spiritually enriching experience for millions of devotees.
