The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) on Wednesday released satellite images of the Maha Kumbh Mela in Uttar Pradesh’s Prayagraj, showing the scale of the world’s largest religious gathering, which is drawing crores of people from across the world to take a holy dip at the Sangam.
The Maha Kumbh, or the Poorna Kumbh, held every 12 years, began on January 13 and will continue for 45 days till February 26. More than eight crore devotees, Kalpavasis and revered seers have taken a holy dip at the Triveni Sangam. The Uttar Pradesh government estimates that more than 45 crore people will attend the Maha Kumbh this time, according to an official statement.
The National Remote Sensing Centre website also shared time-series images of the Triveni Sangam, showing the difference via images captured in September 2023 and on December 29, 2024. (Photo: nrsc.gov)
Satellite Images of Maha Kumbh, courtesy ISRO
“Time series images (15 Sep 2023 & 29 Dec 2024) of EOS-04 (RISAT-1A) ‘C’ band microwave satellite, with its all-weather capability and fine resolution (FRS-1, 2.25m), provides unique insights on details of the Tent City (Layout of Structures and Roads) along with its network of pontoon bridges and supporting infrastructure, set up for the Maha Kumbh Mela 2025,” ISRO said in a statement, as quoted by news agency PTI.
Three time series images also captured the Prayagraj Sangam and the zoomed section of the River Ganges showing temporary pontoon bridges. (Photo: nrsc.gov)
The time series images captured by the satellites show the construction of Shivalay Park, a 12-acre, India-shaped park in Prayagraj, designed to be a major attraction for the Maha Kumbh. The images taken on three separate dates capture the construction of the landmark.
The National Remote Sensing Centre (NRSC) website also shared time-series images of the Triveni Sangam, showing the difference via images captured in September 2023 and on December 29, 2024.
Several time series images of the Parade Grounds also showed the transformation the location went through. (Photo: nrsc.gov)
Three time series images also captured the Prayagraj Sangam and the zoomed section of the River Ganges showing temporary pontoon bridges.
Several time series images of the Parade Grounds also showed the transformation the location went through as the city geared up to accommodate millions of devotees and host one of the largest congregations in the world.
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