Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh's tableau, titled 'Maha Kumbh 2025 - Swarnim Bharat: Virasat aur Vikas', has won first place on the Republic Day in the People’s Choice Award category with 40 percent of the votes.
The tableau beautifully showcased the grandeur of the Maha Kumbh, recognised as an 'Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity', highlighting the sacred confluence of the Ganga, Yamuna and Saraswati in Prayagraj as the world’s largest gathering of humanity.
Centred on spirituality, heritage, development, and digital progress, the tableau featured a grand replica of the 'Amrit Kalash,' with flowing 'Amritdhara'. Depictions of sages, saints performing 'Shankhnaad' and 'Sadhna', and devotees taking holy dips in the Sangam brought alive the spiritual essence of Maha Kumbh.
Under Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath's leadership, the tableau celebrated UP's blend of tradition and progress, mesmerising audiences worldwide. The trailer's panel of UP's Republic Day tableau beautifully depicted the journey of Akhadas and devotees heading for the Amrit (Shahi) Snan, using intricate murals and LED screens.
The trailer platform brought the mythological tale of 'Samudra Manthan' to life, highlighting the spiritual and historical significance of Maha Kumbh. At the rear, the tableau showcased the 14 divine gems that emerged from the Samudra Manthan, symbolising the rich heritage of the festival.
The tableau also highlighted the technological advancements in organising 'Maha Kumbh', featuring a high-tech Integrated Command and Control Center (ICCC) as a symbol of the exceptional measures taken for security and crowd management.
Besides, the procession of Akhadas for the Maha Kumbh festival bath was broadcast via LED screens, symbolising the fusion of tradition and technology that defines the event.