Ancient mythology and planetary alignments draw Hindu holy men and pilgrims to the Maha Kumbh festival, but it’s cutting edge technology that is entertaining the faithful this year. Organisers estimate around 400 million people will make their way to northern India this year to bathe in Prayagraj’s sacred rivers. (AP video by Piyush Nagpal, Rishi Lekhi, Shonal Ganguly)
Indian authorities use AI, drones and facial recognition for security at Maha Kumbh festival
Ancient mythology and planetary alignments draw Hindu holy men and pilgrims to the Maha Kumbh festival, but it’s cutting edge technology that is entertaining the faithful this year. Organisers estimate around 400 million people will make their way to northern India this year to bathe in Prayagraj’s sacred rivers. (AP video by Piyush Nagpal, Rishi Lekhi, Shonal Ganguly)