On this Republic Day, Uttar Pradesh showcased the grandeur and divinity of Mahakumbh through its tableau in New Delhi, captivating the nation with its spiritual and cultural essence.
The tableauass part of the Republic Day parade in New Delhi (HT Photo)
The tableau, themed “Mahakumbh: Golden India Heritage and Development,” resounded with Sanskrit shlokas. A song by poet Virendra Vats, blending Sanskrit and Hindi, added a unique charm to the presentation.
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Samudra Manthan depicted
The tableau brought the legendary tale of Samudra Manthan to life, featuring Nagavasuki coiled around Mount Mandarachal. Lord Vishnu, in his tortoise avatar, supported the mountain as gods and demons churned the ocean for nectar. The second segment depicted saints blowing conches and women in traditional attire singing and dancing with urns on their heads, further enhancing the visual splendor.
Symbol of spiritual and cultural pride
This portrayal of Maha Kumbh showcased Uttar Pradesh as a beacon of India’s cultural roots and progress. The spiritual magnificence impressed viewers, who found the tableau unique and inspiring.
Rajeev Mullick, Assistant Editor, is a Lucknow-based journalist with over 26 years of experience covering governance, public policy and administration in Uttar Pradesh. His reporting focuses on the district administration, the Divisional Commissioner's Office, the Regional Meteorological Centre, and government policies relating to technical, higher, secondary and primary education. Known for impactful public-interest journalism, his investigations have led to significant policy attention, including a report on deficiencies in a state-run school footwear distribution scheme that prompted widespread national coverage and High Court intervention. He broke the story on the Uttar Pradesh government's One District One Cuisine initiative, highlighting the inclusion of sweets and the exclusion of non-vegetarian dishes, triggering widespread public debate. He covered Mahakumbh 2025 at Prayagraj, reports on the event's administrative, logistical and civic dimensions. From 2012 to 2024, he headed the Lucknow City Bureau, leading coverage of the state's administrative and civic developments while mentoring young reporters. He loves to travel, listen to music. He is fond of eating good food both veg and non veg. He has travelled to several states like West Bengal, Uttarakhand, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, Family Nadu, Kerela, Bihar, Jharkhand and home state UP.
