The historic pillar at Prayagraj Fort stands as a witness to three distinct eras of history

Mahakumbh 2025 Special

Allahabad Museum to offer miniature Ashoka Pillar replicas as souvenirs for devotees

Replica of Emperor Ashoka’s iconic pillar to welcome devotees from India and abroad

Inscribed on the pillar is the glorious story of Emperor Samudragupta, the visionary behind Akhand Bharat

Yogi government is transforming this mega event into an extraordinary spiritual and cultural experience

Prayagraj, November 23:

As Prayagraj gears up for the grand Mahakumbh, the Allahabad Museum is set to offer devotees from across the globe a glimpse into India’s glorious past. Visitors from across the globe will be introduced to the iconic Ashoka Pillar, inscribed with the Prayag Prashasti of Emperor Samudragupta, showcasing the rich heritage and enduring legacy of ancient India.

The double-engine government is fully dedicated to making the Mahakumbh an unforgettable mega event. As part of this initiative, the Allahabad Museum has decided to create miniature replicas of the iconic Ashoka Pillar as souvenirs for visitors during the Mahakumbh.

This will allow devotees from across the country and abroad to not only immerse themselves in the spiritual aura of the event while bathing in the Ganga, but also take home a piece of its historical significance.

Dr. Rajesh Mishra, Deputy Curator of the Allahabad Museum, Prayagraj, emphasized that preparations are in full swing to fulfill the government’s vision of making the world’s largest cultural event, the Mahakumbh, a new, grand, and unforgettable experience.

“The museum is actively contributing to this effort,” he said. “During the Mahakumbh, a replica of Emperor Ashoka’s pillar will be displayed for devotees from across the country and abroad. The inscription on this pillar, known in history as the Prayag Prashasti, makes mention of Emperor Ashoka’s wife, Karuvaki.”

Dr. Mishra further elaborated, “The inscription details how Emperor Ashoka’s wife donated mango orchards to Buddhists in Kaushambi. Additionally, the pillar features inscriptions from Emperor Samudragupta, engraved in Champu style and Sanskrit language. These inscriptions, composed by Harishena, the ‘Sandhi-Vigrahika’ of Emperor Samudragupta, blend prose and poetry to highlight the Emperor’s remarkable achievements.”

Samudragupta is renowned as the first emperor to envision and strive for the dream of ‘Akhand Bharat.’ His triumphs are vividly chronicled in the Prayag Prashasti, inscribed around the fourth century AD. Known as an invincible warrior, Samudragupta remained undefeated in battle. Each of his conquests was driven by the singular goal of building a unified and harmonious India.