prayagraj at a time when the yogi government is making extensive preparation for mahakumbh 2025 the tourism department too has proposed several projects to enhance the religious importance of the religious city of prayagraj and mahakumbhthis includes construction of digital kumbh museum near sangam area development of tourist sites beautification of temples along with providing public facilities this museum is proposed to be built at a cost of 60 crores informed a government spokespersonin addition to showcasing the culture of the country and the state it will offer insights into the mythological and historical significance of the kumbh mela the tourism department has recently presented this proposal to the chief secretaryin a recent meeting cm yogi said that the mahakumbh in 2025 will be cherished for a very long time by the devoteesaccording to the proposal the digital kumbh museum will provide people with a modern kumbh experience as it will be equipped with facilities such as heating ventilation and airconditioning hvac and audiovideo rooms it will also feature various galleries with spiritual themes including the spiritual and kumbh mela interpretation gallery samudra manthan gallery and akhada gallery the museum will provide facilities like food plaza and souvenir shop allowing visitors to purchase literature and products related to kumbh mela there will be facilities such as a cultural haat akshayavat museum gallery theatre amrit kalash and guest house according to the proposed outline of the digital kumbh museum sangam river will be showcased in the entrance lobby through digital projection an interactive map of prayagraj will be presented on large screen in interpretation gallery which can be explored through touch interactions regarding preparations for mahakumbh 2025 tourism department has proposed various other development works including the development and beautification of bharadwaj ashram dwadash madhav mandir nagvasuki mandir dashashwamedh mandir manakameshwar mandir alopashankari mandir padila mahadev mandir temples along the panchkoshi parikrama path koteshwar mahadev and kalyani mandir there are plans for beautification and construction of takshak tirth temples in karachna area akshayavatsaraswati kooppatalpuri mandir hanuman mandir floating jetty and restaurant other works including facade lights at rahi ilawart hotel renovation of 18 new rooms maintenance and beautification of 3 entrance gates along main routes for triveni darshan estimated cost for all these proposals including digital kumbh museum exceeds rs 170 crore