Viral: Blinkit opened temporary store in Maha Kumbh Mela, internet affected

Maha Kumbh Mela is making waves across the country. Devotees from all over the world are participating in this holy event. In a unique initiative, instant-commerce service Blinkit has set up a temporary store at the Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj. This initiative makes it easier for attendees to access essential items. Blinkit CEO Albinder Dhindsa announced this by sharing a post on X (formerly Twitter). He wrote, “Today we have opened a temporary Blinkit store at Maha Kumbh Mela, Prayagraj to serve the pilgrims and tourists. It is a 100 sq ft store that will deliver to Aral Tent City, Dome City, ITDC Luxury Camp, Devarakh and other key areas of the Maha Kumbh Mela.

Albinder Dhindsa said, “Our teams are providing specially prepared items like puja needs, milk, curd, fruits and vegetables (for own consumption as well as donation), chargers, power banks, towels, blankets, bedsheets and Ready to give a lot. We also have Triveni Sangam water bottles in stock.” Take a look at the post below:

Today we have opened a temporary Blinkit store at Mahakumbh Mela, Prayagraj to serve the pilgrims and tourists.

It is a 100 sq ft store that will deliver to Aral Tent City, Dome City, ITDC Luxury Camp, Devarakh and other key areas of the Maha Kumbh Mela.

Our teams are… pic.twitter.com/p8pDakE1SV

– Albinder Dhindsa (@albinder) 17 January 2025

The post went viral and received a lot of attention online. Here’s how X users reacted to Blinkit’s initiative:

One user wrote, “Impressive! “Bringing convenience to Kumbh Mela pilgrims…using technology thoughtfully to serve the community.”

Impressive! Bringing convenience for Kumbh Mela pilgrims…???? Thoughtful use of technology to serve the community.-Rashmi R (Ray) Padhi (@rashmiranjan) 18 January 2025

Another said, “What a thoughtful initiative! Pilgrims now have one less thing to worry about as Blinkit is delivering all the essentials right where they need it.

What a thoughtful initiative! Pilgrims now have one less thing to worry about as Blinkit is delivering all the essentials right where they need it.- Amit Mishra (@amit6060) 17 January 2025

One comment read, “Amazed by the continued innovation and speed of execution.”

Amazed by the constant innovation and speed of execution. Appreciation @Albinder and team @letsblinkit– Anand Jain (@hellonand) 17 January 2025

“Wow, this is awesome,” said one ex-user.

Wow this is awesome????-Shubham Kumar (@shubhamkr077) 17 January 2025

One person commented, “Incredible initiative by Blinkit! “Making essential commodities easily available at the Maha Kumbh Mela is a game-changer for pilgrims and tourists.”

Incredible initiative by Blinkit! Making essential commodities easily available at the Maha Kumbh Mela is a game-changer for pilgrims and tourists.- Neelanshkaabra (@neelanshkaabra) 18 January 2025

Someone posted, “A very good initiative. Congratulations to Team Blinkit.”

Very good initiative. Congratulations to Team Blinkit. ????- Manas Muduli (@manas_muduli) 17 January 2025

“Incredible initiative! Making essentials accessible to pilgrims – Blinkit really delivers where it matters most,” praised one person.

Incredible initiative! Making essentials accessible to pilgrims—Blinkit truly delivers where it matters most.—efiletax (@efile_tax) 17 January 2025

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