Archive · 24 Jul 2026
Pandharpur Replica Prepares for Ashadhi Ekadashi with AI Security
The Pandharpur Replica in Chhota Pandharpur is getting ready for the Ashadhi Ekadashi fair.
This is a big event where many devotees come to pray.
To keep everyone safe, there will be 500 police officers, 300 volunteers, and 74 cameras.
This year, they are also using a special AI system to help manage the crowd and watch for any problems.
Important people like the Maharashtra Industries Minister will perform special prayers.
The AI system will help count people, manage crowds, and keep an eye out for any trouble.
This is the first time they are using this technology for this event.
The Pandharpur Replica is preparing for the Ashadhi Ekadashi fair on Saturday.
500 police personnel, 300 volunteers, and 74 CCTV cameras are deployed for security.
An AI-based security system is being used for the first time to manage crowds and monitor activities.
Maharashtra Industries Minister Uday Samant and other dignitaries will perform religious rituals.
The AI system will assist in counting devotees, managing crowds, and identifying suspicious activities.
- Who
- Devotees, Warkaris, temple authorities, police, government agencies
- What
- Ashadhi Ekadashi fair at Pandharpur Replica
- When
- Saturday
- Where
- Chhota Pandharpur, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar
- Why
- To offer prayers to Lord Vitthal and Goddess Rukmini
Pro-AI Security
Traditional Security
Security Measures
Pro-AI Security
AI-based security system for crowd management and surveillance.
Traditional Security
Traditional security measures with police personnel and volunteers.
- Event
- Ashadhi Ekadashi fair
- Location
- Chhota Pandharpur, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar
- Date
- Saturday
- Security Personnel
- 500 police personnel
- CCTV Cameras
- 74
- Volunteers
- 300
- AI Security System
- First-time implementation