The 14 well-decorated gates created on the theme of 14 Ratnas (gems) will also include Airavat (the white elephant of Lord Indra), Kamdhenu cow, Kaustubh Mani, Kalpavriksha, Rambha Apsara, Mahalakshmi, Chandrama, Sharang bow, Conch, Dhanvantari, and Amrit (elixir).The colossal Nandi Gate and the giant Damru of Lord Shiva measuring 100 feet in length and over 50 feet in height will be major attractions.A large team of artisans is currently giving the finishing touches to the percussion masterpiece.“With the advancement of preparations for the mega event, the entire area of Mahakumbh Nagar has started throbbing with positive energy and resonating with Vedic chants,” said a Mela official.
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