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IN PHOTOS: Before-after satellite images of Mahakumbh area show major infrastructural development

Updated On: 24 January, 2025 01:49 PM IST | Raaina Jain

The National Remote Sensing Centre (NRSC) of Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) released before and after satellite images of the Tent City in Prayagraj, giving an insight into the infrastructural development undertaken in the area for Mahakumbh 2025. (Report: PTI/ISRO; Photos Courtesy: nrsc.gov.in)

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A satellite view of the banks of Sangam (Left: Sept 15 2023; Right: Dec 29, 2024) before the start of Mahakumbh (Pic: ISRO via PTI)

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A satellite view of the banks of Sangam (Left: Sept 15 2023; Right: Dec 29, 2024) before the start of Mahakumbh (Pic: ISRO via PTI)
Time series images (Left: 15 Sep 2023; Right: 29 Dec 2024) from EOS-04 (RISAT-1A) ‘C’ band microwave satellite provides unique insights on details of the Tent City along with its network of pontoon bridges and supporting infrastructure, set up for Mahakumbh 2025. The area marked ‘1’ is Triveni Sangam, ‘2’ and ‘3’ are pontoon bridges, ‘4’ represents parking, medical facilities, etc. at Parade Ground and areas marked ‘5’, ‘6’, ‘7’ and ‘8’ showcase the Tent City infrastructure.

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Time series images (Left: 15 Sep 2023; Right: 29 Dec 2024) from EOS-04 (RISAT-1A) ‘C’ band microwave satellite provides unique insights on details of the Tent City along with its network of pontoon bridges and supporting infrastructure, set up for Mahakumbh 2025.

The area marked ‘1’ is Triveni Sangam, ‘2’ and ‘3’ are pontoon bridges, ‘4’ represents parking, medical facilities, etc. at Parade Ground and areas marked ‘5’, ‘6’, ‘7’ and ‘8’ showcase the Tent City infrastructure.

These time series images capture Prayagraj Sangam on two separate dates (Left: 6 April 2024; Right: 22 Dec 2024).

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These time series images capture Prayagraj Sangam on two separate dates (Left: 6 April 2024; Right: 22 Dec 2024).

This zoomed section of the River Ganges shows temporary pontoon bridges.

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This zoomed section of the River Ganges shows temporary pontoon bridges.

These time series images show the construction of Shivalay Park, the India-shaped park in Prayagraj, spread across 12 acres of land. The images taken on three separate dates (Left: 6 April 2025; Centre: 22 Dec 2024; Right: 10 Jan 2025) capture the construction of the landmark.

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These time series images show the construction of Shivalay Park, the India-shaped park in Prayagraj, spread across 12 acres of land. The images taken on three separate dates (Left: 6 April 2025; Centre: 22 Dec 2024; Right: 10 Jan 2025) capture the construction of the landmark.

These time series images (Left: 6 April 2024; Centre: 22 Dec 2024; Right: 10 Jan 2025) of the Parade Grounds show the transformation the location went through as the city geared up to welcome millions of worshippers and host one of the largest congregations on Earth.

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These time series images (Left: 6 April 2024; Centre: 22 Dec 2024; Right: 10 Jan 2025) of the Parade Grounds show the transformation the location went through as the city geared up to welcome millions of worshippers and host one of the largest congregations on Earth.

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