Mahakumbh 2025, scheduled to take place from January 13 to February 26 in Prayagraj, will deliver a revolutionary digital experience to people across the world, with an AI-powered chatbot introduced for the first time.

The initiative is part of the Digital Mahakumbh vision, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, PTI officials were quoted as saying.

According to a PTI reports, by simply scanning the QR code, users can receive a personalized Mahakumbh certificate with their photo on it, which can also be saved digitally or printed.

The AI ​​chatbot also provides complete details of every major event and program of the Mahakumbh, the report added.

Officials, led by Regional Tourism Officer Aparajita Singh, are working diligently to ensure that the event is both spiritually enriching and technologically advanced.

This initiative marks the first time that Mahakumbh will embrace digitalization on such a large scale, providing a unique experience to devotees across the world.

Visitors can access the chatbot via the link (https://chatbot.kumbh.up.gov.in) or by scanning the QR code to receive their personalized certificate.

The AI ​​chatbot is being heavily promoted on social media platforms such as X, WhatsApp, Facebook and Instagram, thereby boosting its popularity as a trending tool to connect devotees with the Mahakumbh experience.

According to the report, the chatbot can virtually guide users to Mahakumbh Nagar and provide essential information about amenities such as food, lockers, toilets and changing rooms.

Designed to help in 11 languages ​​– Hindi, English, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam, Gujarati, Marathi, Punjabi, Bengali and Urdu – the chatbot allows users to ask questions by speaking or typing, with responses in their language preferred.

Beyond answering queries, the chatbot fosters a personal connection, improving the overall experience for all users.

Meanwhile, to ensure smooth functioning of the Kumbh Mela, a state-of-the-art control room has been set up in the tent city.

The control room has been designed with the creative expertise of Bollywood’s renowned art director and architect, Pawan Pandey.

According to a Times of India report, the top Mela authorities will strategize and review all aspects of the mega religious event from the state-of-the-art control room, which is well-equipped to monitor every corner of the Mela campus.

Apart from the conference room, special media blocks are also set up within the control room to facilitate the dissemination of real-time information to the public, thereby ensuring wide coverage of the event, the report added.

“To enhance the finesse and elegance of Mahakumbh, teams of renowned artists from across the country are bringing the Sangam city walls to life with vibrant and creative artwork,” You quoted ADM (Kumbh Mela) Vivek Chaturvedi as saying.

He, however, said the state-of-the-art control room would host meetings and conferences to ensure proper arrangements for devotees.

The control room is designed to ensure maximum safety and efficiency, he added.

The facility, adorned with artwork inspired by Prayagraj’s iconic temples and religious sites, is designed to accommodate over 100 officials who will oversee activities during the Mahakumbh.

Top Mela officials will use the control room to monitor the event and provide real-time updates to state authorities.

It includes specialized cabins to handle operations such as security, administration, medical services and water supply monitoring. With its L-shaped layout and state-of-the-art equipment, the control room serves as a high-tech center for coordinating the world’s largest religious gathering.

With the contribution of agencies