LUCKNOW, Jan. 28 -- Uttar Pradesh's tableau titled 'Mahakumbh 2025--Swarnim Bharat: Virasat aur Vikas' for the Republic Day parade in New Delhi on January 26 won the first place in the People's Choice Award category with 40% of the votes.

The tableau showcased the grandeur of the Mahakumbh, recognised as an 'Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity,' highlighting the sacred confluence of the Ganga, Yamuna, and the mythical Saraswati in Prayagraj as the world's largest gathering of humanity.

Centered on spirituality, heritage, development and digital progress, the tableau featured a grand replica of the 'Amrit Kalash', with flowing 'Amritdhara'. Depictions of sadhus performing 'Shankhnaad' and 'Sadhna,' and devotees taking holy dips at t...