KumbhConnect – Smart Information and Safety App for Kumbh Mela
Vaishnavi Hembade1, Dnyaneshwari Waje2, Vivek Pawar3, Siddhesh Shewale4,
Prof S. B. Chaudhari5
1,2,3,4Department Of Information Technology, Sandip Polytechnic, Nashik, India.
5Project Guide, Department Of Information Technology, Sandip Polytechnic, Nashik, India.
1 hembadevaishnavi043@gmail.com ,2 siddhesh.shewale20@gmail.com ,3 wajednyaneshwari674@gmail.com ,
4 vivek.s.pawar1@gmail.com,5 sarangi.chaudhari@sandippolytechnic.org
Abstract - KumbhConnect is a smart mobile application developed to assist pilgrims during the Kumbh Mela by providing reliable information, navigation support, and enhanced safety services through a single digital platform.
The Kumbh Mela is one of the world’s largest religious gatherings, where managing crowd movement, accessing accurate information, and ensuring pilgrim safety become major challenges. Traditional information sources such as banners, announcements, and volunteers often prove insufficient in handling the scale and dynamic nature of the event.
The proposed system offers a user-friendly mobile solution built using Flutter and Firebase technologies. It enables pilgrims to register securely and access essential services such as SOS emergency alerts, real-time location tracking, navigation to ghats, temples, kunds, camps, water stalls, and stores using Google Maps integration. The application also provides updated event and ritual schedules, including important Snan and Aarti timings, which are managed centrally through a cloud-based database. An SOS feature allows users to instantly share their live location with emergency contacts and nearby help centers, improving response time during critical situations. Additionally, a simple rule-based chatbot assists users by answering frequently asked questions related to rituals, locations, and medical help. Push notifications are used to deliver important announcements, safety alerts, and event reminders.
Overall, KumbhConnect enhances safety, accessibility, and information transparency for pilgrims while reducing confusion and dependency on manual assistance. The application demonstrates an effective use of mobile and cloud technologies to support large-scale religious events, making it a practical and socially beneficial digital solution.
Keywords: Kumbh Mela, Smart Mobile Application, Crowd Management and Safety, Pilgrim Assistance, SOS Emergency Services, Location-Based Navigation, Real-Time Information Systems, Firebase Cloud Platform, Google Maps Integration, Chatbot-Based Support
