Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, Yogi Adityanath, will inaugurate All India Radio’s special Kumbhvani Channel (FM 103.5 MHz), dedicated to Mahakumbh 2025, at Circuit House, Prayagraj tomorrow. On this historic occasion, the Union Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting, Dr. L. Murugan, will also join the program through an online platform. During this event, the Chief Minister will also launch the Kumbh Mangal Dhwani .

The live updates broadcast by KumbhVani will be especially beneficial for those who are unable to attend the Kumbh in Prayagraj. This will help bring the atmosphere of this historic Mahakumbh to people across the nation and the world. Prasar Bharati, the country’s public service broadcaster, is taking this initiative to not only promote India’s historical religious traditions but also provide important information to devotees and offer them a cultural experience from the comfort of their homes.

Kumbhvani at a Glance

Kumbhvani Channel: Introduction and Broadcast Period

• Broadcast Period: January 10, 2025, to February 26, 2025
• Broadcast Time: 5:55 AM to 10:05 PM
• Frequency: FM 103.5 MHz

Special Programs on KumbhVani:

1. Live Broadcasts:
   • Real-time coverage of major bathing festivals (January 14, January 29, February 3).
   • Daily live reporting from the Kumbh area.
2. Special Cultural Heritage Presentations:
   • Serial ‘Shiv Mahima’.
   • Special programs on Indian cultural heritage.
3. Talk Shows:
   • ‘Namaskar Prayagraj’ (9:00–10:00 AM).
   • ‘Sangam Tat Se’ (4:00–5:30 PM).
4. Special Health Consultations:
   • ‘Hello Doctor’: Live health consultations by doctors in the studio.
5. Kumbh News:
   • Major news bulletins (8:40 AM, 2:30 PM, and 8:30 PM).
6. Special Coverage:
   • Coverage of cultural programs organized by the state government and various departments.
   • Special programs on youth, women, and international visitors.
7. Important Information:
   • Information on travel, health, cleanliness, lost and found, and dos and don’ts.

All India Radio has always played a key role as a public broadcaster, promoting Indian cultural heritage and traditions. The Kumbhvani Channel gained popularity among listeners during the Kumbh in 2013 and the Ardh Kumbh in 2019. Continuing this tradition, this special channel has been re-established for Maha Kumbh 2025.

This event will be attended by Prasar Bharati Chairman Dr. Navneet Kumar Sehgal, CEO Gaurav Dwivedi, Director-General of All India Radio Dr. Pragya Paliwal Gaur, Director-General of Doordarshan Kanchan Prasad, and other senior officials.

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Dharmendra Tiwari / Shatrunjay Kumar