Prayagraj, October 20 : The Yogi government is making rapid preparations for the upcoming Maha Kumbh, leaving no stone unturned to transform Prayagraj into a vibrant and welcoming city. As part of the beautification efforts, roads, intersections, and walls are being adorned with artwork inspired by the mythology of Kumbh, capturing the essence of the grand spiritual event.

With these public spaces already receiving an artistic makeover, the focus is now shifting towards the city’s major parks. These parks are being revitalized to provide serene recreational spaces for the millions of devotees and tourists expected to attend the Maha Kumbh. The initiative aims to enhance the visitor experience by offering beautifully landscaped areas where guests can relax and soak in the spiritual ambiance.

Deputy Director of Garden, Krishna Mohan Chaudhary, shared that the Garden department is working on beautifying six major parks in Prayagraj. The government has approved a budget of Rs 495.97 lakh for the project, and the tender process has been completed. The selected parks include Shahid Chandra Shekhar Azad Park, Khusro Bagh, Circuit House Park, Board of Revenue Park, High Court Complex Park, and TB Sapru Hospital Park.

Azad Park has received the highest allocation with Rs 276.89 lakh, followed by Rs 59.09 lakh for Khusro Bagh, Rs 44.18 lakh for the High Court Complex, Rs 37.58 lakh for Circuit House Park, Rs 33.13 lakh for the Revenue Board Park, and Rs 30.34 lakh for TB Sapru Hospital Park.

The beautification efforts will include the creation of rose gardens, taverns, and rockeries. To enhance the parks’ appeal in the evening, modern lighting systems will be installed, including bollard lights, LED sting lights, solar decorative lights, and LED rope lights.

Visitors to Maha Kumbh 2025 will not only enjoy the spiritual experience in the Kumbh area but also explore the beautifully renovated parks in the city, adding to their overall experience of Prayagraj.