Maha Kumbh 2025: Meet the Agarwals, the family that has organised the Kumbh Mela for over 100 years
Kumbh Mela. Their specialization in tents and temporary accommodations—a vital component of the Kumbh Mela—sets them apart in the event management industry, as few other companies offer these essential services.
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In an interview with NDTV Profit, Yash Agarwal, Vice Admiral at LJS, reminisced about how their company was established more than 100 years ago.
«My grandfather's grandfather started the Lallooji tenting business. In 1920, Jawaharlal Nehru invited Lallooji to Delhi to put up tents. Now the family has split the business and there are seven Lallooji companies,” he explained.
Lallooji and Sons (LJS), currently managed by Ajay and Yash Agarwal, has been a cornerstone in orchestrating the infrastructure for the Kumbh Mela, one of the world's largest religious gatherings. Their contributions encompass approximately 95% of the tents, temporary accommodations, VIP lodgings, and expansive pandals spread over the 4,000-hectare festival area. Affiliated enterprises, including Lallooji & Brothers and Lallooji Tent House, also play significant roles in these endeavors.
Abhishek Pandey, a supervisor at LJS, elaborated on their primary responsibilities, stating, «Our main work is tin sheds and pipe pandals plus tents.» He further mentioned that they managed facilities for
