Mahakumbh Nagar, December 20: In preparation for the grand Mahakumbh 2025, the Yogi government, guided by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath's vision, has undertaken extensive beautification projects across the city, many of which are nearing completion. As part of these efforts, the Uttar Pradesh Museum Directorate under the Culture Department is creating 30 magnificent fiber resin artefacts to enhance the aesthetic appeal of the Mahakumbh Mela area, adding a divine touch to the spiritual event.

60 such artefacts will be created, with 30 displayed at the fair and 30 showcased at the Uttar Pradesh Museum Directorate. These artefacts will feature detailed depictions of gods, goddesses, and various mythological and historical figures, capturing their distinct postures and contexts.

The sculptures, as outlined in the action plan by the Uttar Pradesh Museum Directorate, will vary in size from 10 x 6 inches to 90 x 50 inches. The smallest will depict Maa Ganga, while the largest will be a 90 x 50-inch sculpture of Singhanad Avalokiteshwar.

Other sculptures include representations of Yamuna, Saraswati, Sapt Matrika, Vinadhar Shiva, Ganapati dancing, Vishnu, Uma-Maheshwar, Kartikeya, Tara, Padmapani, Indra and Shachi, Neminath, Gajalakshmi, Garunasin Vishnu, Ravananugraha, Shiva, Bhikshatana Shiva, Vishnu, Shiva-Parvati, Ganga, Harihar, Balram and Krishna, Agni, Surya, Mankunwar Buddha, and replicas of special coins issued for the Mahakumbh.

The creation and installation of these sculptures will be completed in two phases. The first phase aims to finish all 60 sculptures by January 5, with 30 to be installed at the Mela site and the remaining 30 handed over to the Uttar Pradesh Museum Directorate by January 10, ahead of the fair's commencement.

These sculptures, made using fibre and silicone modeling, will be both lifelike and durable. The Uttar Pradesh Museum Directorate is in the process of selecting the implementing agency for this project, which will be finalized soon.