SMART INDIA HACKATHON 2025
Problem Statement ID-25165
Problem Statement Title-Temple & Pilgrimage Crowd Management
(Somnath, Dwarka, Ambaji, Pavagadh)
Theme-Heritage & Culture
PS Category- Software
Team Name-Hacktivators
Team ID-
aroratisha51@[Link]
patanwalahuzefa24@[Link]
harmandua041@[Link]
yrai74076@[Link]
Kartiksitani6@[Link]
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Temple & Pilgrimage Crowd Management
(Somnath, Dwarka, Ambaji, Pavagadh)
Currently, crowd management in pilgrimage sites is handled through manual monitoring, local police deployment,
barricades, and traditional queue systems. These approaches often fall short during peak seasons when lakhs of
devotees gather simultaneously. Key issues include:
Overcrowding & Queue Management – Long waiting times, lack of real-time queue visibility, and bottlenecks during
entry/exit.
Safety & Emergency Response – Risk of stampedes, medical emergencies, and insufficient early warning
mechanisms.
Traffic & Mobility Challenges – Congested approach roads, parking shortages, and inefficient flow of vehicles.
Pilgrim Guidance & Communication – Limited digital tools to provide real-time updates on waiting times, temple
darshan slots, or emergency alerts.
Resource Optimization – Lack of AI-driven tools for predicting peak crowds and deploying security/medical staff
accordingly.
Inclusivity & Accessibility – Inadequate solutions for elderly, women, children, and differently-abled devotees.
Without integrated smart systems, it becomes difficult to balance religious traditions, safety, and modern-day visitor
expectations.
A Smart System Using Technology to
Manage Crowds Efficiently
DIVYA DARSHAN
AI-Powered Cameras Mobile Application
Monitor real-time crowd density and
movement. Provides live temple updates and crowd status.
Automatically alert authorities when thresholds Allows devotees to book e-queue slots and
are exceeded. receive notifications.
Smart Wristbands Admin Dashboard
Serve as a digital identity for devotees. Offers real-time monitoring and analytics for
Enable tracking within premises for safety and authorities.
convenience. Displays heatmaps, crowd flow trends, and wristband
Support cashless donations and access data.
control. Helps in decision-making and crowd control measures.
Key Features – Divya Darsan
Live Crowd Map & Safe Routes
Real-time temple crowd map with color-coded density zones Suggests safe and less crowded paths for devotees
Queue Token for Easy Darshan
Digital e-queue token booking via mobile app Reduces waiting time and ensures organized crowd flow
SOS Alert Button
One-tap emergency alert feature on the app and wristband Instantly notifies nearby volunteers and security personnel
Lost & Found via Wristband QR
Each wristband has a unique QR code linked to devotee info Helps in quickly reuniting lost individuals or belongings
Live Darshan & Temple Updates
Watch real-time Darshan streaming from the temple Receive live updates on rituals, queue status, and announcements
Impact and Benefits:
AREA IMPACT
Overcrowding ↓ 40% – Real-time crowd control
Waiting Time ↓ 60% – Smart e-queue booking
Safety Response 70% faster – Instant SOS alerts
Devotee Experience Greatly improved – Seamless journey
The Road Ahead – Expanding DivyaDarsan
Future Scope:
🌍 Integration with Tourism & Hotel Apps
→ Partnering with travel platforms for package coordination and temple stay planning
🛕 Multi-Temple Network
→ Unified system to connect multiple temples for smooth pilgrim flow
🧠 AI Prediction for Festivals
→ Using data analytics to forecast crowd surges and enhance pre-planning
🌿 Green Darshan Points
→ Rewarding eco-friendly practices — paperless tickets, reusable bottles, and green zones
Our Vision:
“To make every pilgrimage in India smart, safe, and spiritually fulfilling.”
Tagline:
Divya Darsan – Where Technology Meets Spirituality.