Article source: Studio Saransh

The Kumbh Mela camp designs are conceptually rooted in Indian tradition. For the Kumbh 2019, the focus was on using rich, decorative carvings and paintings, typically found in traditional towns of Madhya Pradesh. As a reflection of the vision of the Spiritual Head of the organization, the camp was conceived like a traditional Indian fortress, which would typically have within, a Palace, a Temple, a Yagyashala, Dining Halls and Kitchens, and houses to accommodate permanent residents as well as visitors. A person would experience the grandeur of the largest camp of the Kumbh Mela by entering through a 52 ft high entrance gate in a 913 ft long wall with the look of a fortress.

DattSadan-1, Image Courtesy © Satvik Bhavsar

• Architects: Studio Saransh
• Project: Prabhu Premi Sangh Camp at Kumbh Mela 2019
• Location: Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, India
• Photography: Satvik Bhavsar
• Client: Prabhu Premi Sangh
• Design Team: Malini Doshi, Manish Doshi, Purvi Tank, Heli Mistry, Nirali Patel, Aashini Desai
• Area: Ground Surface Area:9,13,000 sq.ft.; Built Up Area:3,10,000 sq.ft.
• Commencement Date: 08.12.2018
• Completion Date: 09.01.2019

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