Kumbh - Where spirituality meets modernity.
Take a dip in Roadcast’s safety solutions

Kumbh - Where spirituality meets modernity.
Take a dip in Roadcast's safety solutions

Remember the earlier decades when Bollywood movies had siblings separated at the Kumbh mela, to be reunited in the climatic scenes with help of a tattoo etched on an arm? Well Bollywood might just have 'lost' its staple fodder.

Real life heroes have come up with their own blockbuster ideas to ensure that people are not lost. From glow-in-the-dark jackets, personalised name tags with addresses to lanyards with QR codes hanging around the necks, these innovative scripts are ensuring that no one plays the role of a lost loved one.

The Prayagraj Mela Authority is revolutionizing the age-old pilgrimage with cutting-edge technology. With 10 digital ‘Lost and Found’ camps, they’ve blended the best of heritage and innovation to swiftly reunite families, ensuring peace of mind for every pilgrim.

Whilst every initiative is commendable, modern technology is at the forefront of making Kumbh Mela smarter, safer, and more connected than ever before. Roadcast has supported solutions showing how tradition and technology can coexist harmoniously, With over 100 million people attending Kumbh Mela, crowd management is a monumental task. Advanced Artificial Intelligence (AI) and machine learning now help authorities analyse crowd movements, predict congestion, and prevent stampedes. AI-powered CCTV cameras with facial recognition track movements in real time. Drone surveillance provides aerial monitoring to detect overcrowded zones. Automated alerts help security teams respond quickly to emergencies. With these technologies, human errors are minimized, making crowd control more efficient and proactive.

One of the biggest challenges at Kumbh Mela is finding lost pilgrims, especially children and the elderly. Pilgrims can carry GPS-enabled ID cards that track their location. For children, smart watches are an ideal solution. If someone gets lost, they can be found instantly using a central database. This has significantly reduced the number of missing person cases at Kumbh Mela in recent years.

Live-streaming services allow people worldwide to experience the grandeur of the event from their homes. 360-degree virtual reality (VR) tours offer a realistic digital pilgrimage for those unable to travel. This innovation has expanded the reach of Kumbh Mela beyond geographical barriers, making it a truly global spiritual experience.

umbh Mela is a massive event, but with great crowds comes great waste management challenges. Smart technology is helping in keeping the event eco-friendly. IoT-enabled smart dustbins send alerts when they are full, ensuring quick garbage collection. Water quality sensors monitor the cleanliness of the Ganga, Yamuna, Godavari, and Shipra rivers, preventing pollution.

Solar-powered lights & energy-efficient solutions have been installed across the event grounds.

This focus on sustainability ensures that the sacred rivers and surrounding environment remain protected for future generations.

Such humongous crowds also provide a field day for pickpockets and thieves. UPI, QR codes, and mobile wallets have replaced cash, allowing for seamless payments at food stalls, transportation hubs, and souvenir shops. This has helped to curb theft and fraud, making financial transactions safer and more convenient.

While the essence of Kumbh Mela remains deeply spiritual, the way it is organized and managed has undergone a massive transformation. With millions of people converging in one place, technology has become the backbone of ensuring safety, security, efficiency, and accessibility.

Technology has not changed the soul of Kumbh Mela—it has only strengthened it!