Bridging brands & beliefs
Financial Express Hyderabad|January 06, 2025
Digital and legacy firms are jostling to use the opportunity
GEETIKA SRIVASTAVA

SCHEDULED FROM JANUARY 13 to February 26 in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, the Maha Kumbh 2025 is expected to draw a staggering 400 million devotees over 45 days. This year's gathering offers brands a once-in-12-years opportunity to connect with a diverse audience at both grassroots and digital levels. As per estimates, brands are expected to splurge a mammoth ₹3,000 crore during the weeks of festivities.

"This Kumbh holds special significance as this particular event occurs once in 144 years, encompassing 12 Purna Kumbh Melas," says Ashish Vohra, founder & CEO of Onora Hospitality, which is focusing on religious tourism. "We aim to leverage it through two of our camp sites, and expect revenues of ₹12-15 crore over two months."

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