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Time of India
25-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Maha Kumbh's crowd mgmt strategies can be replicated in temples: Expert
Prayagraj: The 2025 Maha Kumbh is poised to set a benchmark for future religious events. Experts who participated in the Kumbh Fellow Learning Program at Motilal Nehru National Institute of Technology here on Saturday recognised the potential of the Prayagraj Maha Kumbh as a model for temple management across the country. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Temples are revered not only as places of worship but also as vibrant representations of India's spiritual and cultural essence, embodying the nation's religiosity, cultural prosperity, and social harmony. Suresh Haware, a noted temple management expert, emphasised that the crowd management strategies employed during the Maha Kumbh, such as e-queue management, CCTV surveillance, and IT-based administration, can be adapted to manage large gatherings at major temples. He also highlighted the need to train a dedicated workforce in temple management to effectively implement these innovations. Anubhav Rawat, the program's nodal officer, outlined the structure of the Kumbh Fellow Learning Program, which consisted of three sessions. The first session featured Prof. RS Verma, the institute's director, as the chief guest, followed by a lecture by Haware on Maha Kumbh and temple management. In the second session, three Kumbh Fellows shared their experiences and insights from the Maha Kumbh, with WG Prasanna offering his perspectives as the chief guest. The third session saw the remaining Kumbh Fellows presenting their findings. A total of 46 Kumbh Fellows participated in the program, which also had SDM Abhinav Pathak and regional tourist officer Aparajita Singh in attendance.
Time of India
01-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Anandiben's journey is inspiring: CM Yogi
Lucknow: Hailing Governor Anandiben Patel as a role model for having braved several challenges in life, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said that her journey from struggles to success was truly inspiring. At launch of Patel's biography, Yogi called it a guiding light for today's youth and recalled Patel's journey from small village in Gujarat to governorship of India's largest state and the challenges she faced to reach where she was. "Her life shows how a woman, through determination and resilience, can rise above social barriers, limited resources, and adversity to become a source of inspiration for society. It's the triumph of perseverance over hardship," he said. The CM added that often one only sees someone at the peak of success but forgets how much struggle went into building that foundation. Governor Patel's life was proof that anyone who faced difficulties with courage and resolve could become a role model and inspire others. Yogi thanked Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar, calling his presence "a great honour." He recalled the VP's earlier visit to UP during the Prayagraj Maha Kumbh, saying it infused fresh motivation for the state govt and played a role in giving the event global recognition. Calling freedom of expression important for a strong democracy, the CM said that a book like the biography of Patel strengthened democratic values.
News18
30-04-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Maha Kumbh's Monalisa Shares Her Bridal Makeup Video, Internet Gives A 10/10
Last Updated: She became a viral sensation during the Prayagraj Maha Kumbh for her striking appearance and natural charm. Remember Moni Bhonsale aka Monalisa, who became a viral sensation during the recent Maha Kumbh for her striking appearance and natural charm while selling rudraksha garlands? Her stunning eyes and enticing smile grabbed the attention of the viewers instantly on the internet. Well, the girl has once again made headlines. The reason remains the same – her beautiful looks. The 16-year-old stunned the viewers with her gorgeous makeover, wherein she looks completely unrecognisable. Taking to Instagram, Makeup artist Mohsina Ansari dropped a makeover video of Monalisa in which the girl is seen dressed in a red bridal outfit, which she paired with heavy gold jewellery accented with emeralds. Her makeup included a shimmery eyeshadow, winged eyeliner, mascara-laden lashes, defined brows, blushing cheeks and a nude lip shade. Her locks were arranged into a sleek middle-parted bun, with gentle flicks framing her face to enhance her stunning radiance. The video caption reads, 'Mahakhumbh ki 'MONALISA.'" In no time, the comment section was swamped with reactions from the users. An Instagram user wrote, 'God!!! She looks so pretty." One of them shared, 'Ye bohot pyaari lag rahi hai." In another makeover video, the girl looked no less than a Bollywood diva. It depicts Monalisa dressed in a glittering black gown and getting the final touches to her makeup done. She kept her luscious locks open in curls. Her makeup, on the other hand, was the right blend of subtle and glam, with nude eyeshadow, mascara-coated lashes, kohled eyes, contoured cheekbones, and glossy nude lips highlighted in brown. Monalisa, who belongs to Khargone district in Madhya Pradesh, had earlier bagged a role in a film, The Diary of Manipur. The girl was touted to play the lead role opposite actor Amrit Rao, brother of Rajkummar Rao. However, later on, director Sanoj Mishra, who offered Monalisa the role, was arrested following the allegations of raping an aspiring actress, as per the police. First Published:
Time of India
29-04-2025
- Business
- Time of India
With per pilgrim spend pegged at Rs 5.8k, Prayagraj Maha Kumbh contributed Rs 3.8 lakh crore to UP's economy: Survey
1 2 Lucknow: A single pilgrim who visited the Prayagraj Maha Kumbh spent an estimated Rs 5,877.63, revealed a survey commissioned by the union ministry of tourism and culture. The spending patterns showed that tourists allocated 41.11% of their expenses to travel, 16.64% to accommodation, 11.24% to food, 11.08% to religious items, 2.13% to entertainment, 7.42% to shopping, and 10.38% to other miscellaneous heads. Considering that the Maha Kumbh recorded a footfall of 66 crore, the figure translates into a hefty Rs 3.88 lakh crore. Reacting to the findings, the minister for tourism and culture, Thakur Jaiveer Singh, said: "It is evident that the Maha Kumbh contributed immensely to the state's economy." Titled 'Maha Kumbh Spiritual Survey–2025', the exercise interviewed 3,52,388 pilgrims from across different parts of the world to draw conclusions. The survey exercise was conducted between Jan 28 and Feb 26, 2025, at various locations in Prayagraj, including Teliarganj, Jhunsi, Arail, and Parade Ground. Of the total, 1,093 participants hailed from foreign countries such as the USA, UK, Canada, Nepal, Australia, and Fiji. The survey was anchored by Deloitte and aided by the All India Institute of Local Self Government (AIILSG). The survey revealed that pilgrims visited Ayodhya and Varanasi during the Maha Kumbh, and the holy trinity of Prayagraj, Ayodhya, and Varanasi were termed as the top spiritual tourist destinations among both domestic and international visitors. "It was interesting to note that among previous visits, 27.32% of respondents last visited Ayodhya, 22.68% visited Sangam in Prayagraj, and 8.81% visited Varanasi. Also, for future visits, 32.57% preferred Sangam, 12.46% Ayodhya, and 7.46% Varanasi. In terms of overall favourite destinations, 22.55% chose Ayodhya, 19.96% chose Sangam, and 12.72% chose Varanasi," said officials concerned. They said the survey also shed light on visitor preferences for travelling solo or with family. The findings showed that while domestic tourists often travelled with family, foreign travellers preferred travelling alone. "About 40% of Indian tourists visited with family, 30.88% alone, and 29.13% with friends. Among foreign tourists, 55.26% travelled alone, 24.43% with family, and 20.31% with friends," they said. Tourism principal secretary Mukesh Meshram said, "The findings would be studied in detail by departmental experts, and the learnings from it would be tweaked in future planning."
