New Delhi: The 45-day Maha Kumbh draws to its close with scores of pilgrims taking the final ‘snan’ at the Triveni Sangam on Maha Shivratri on Wednesday. Chants of ‘Har Har Mahadev’ and ‘Jai Mahakal’ rent the air as devotees thronged at the confluence to take the holy dip. Maha Kumbh, which takes place once … Read more
New Delhi: A phenomenal rush of devotees is heading towards Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj for the holy dip on Magh Purnima. To regulate this surge of devotees, a traffic advisory has been issued which will be applicable from February 10 to February 13. A press release was issued on Monday in which information about the … Read more
New Delhi: President Droupadi Murmu on Monday visited the Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj and took a holy dip at the Triveni Sangam, the sacred confluence of the Ganges, Yamuna, and the mythical Saraswati rivers. She was accompanied by Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath. President Murmu also visited the Akshayavat and Bade Hanuman Temple … Read more
New Delhi: A 118-member foreign delegation, including Heads of Mission (HoMs), their spouses, and diplomats from 77 countries, arrived at the Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 on Saturday and took a holy dip at the Triveni Sangam. The visit was confirmed earlier by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson, Randhir Jaiswal, who had announced that … Read more
Prayagraj: Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, and 118 diplomats from 77 countries will visit Maha Kumbh Mela on Saturday. Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar and the diplomats will take a holy dip in the Sangam, while CM Yogi Adityanath will participate in a religious ceremony. This marks the first visit of … Read more
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is keeping continuous track of the situation at the Maha Kumbh and is constant after the stampede in the early hours of Wednesday that left several people injured and 20 are feared dead. Since the stampede situation unfolded, the prime minister has spoken to Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi … Read more
Prayagraj: Yogi Adityanath government’s cabinet meeting will be held on Wednesday (January 22), at Prayagraj Maha Kumbh. All 54 ministers of Yogi government have been invited to attend this meeting. During the session, schemes and proposals aimed at bringing several benefits to the state are expected to be approved. Following the meeting, Uttar Pradesh Chief … Read more
New Delhi: Lakhs of pilgrims who participated in the ‘Amrit Snan’ rite on Makar Sankranti at the ongoing Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh were showered with rose petals giving an extra special touch to this holy bathing celebration. A shower of rose petals fell upon the devotees as they submerged themselves in the … Read more
New Delhi: Prayagraj witnessed a large gathering of devotees at Triveni Sangam as the Maha Kumbh Mela began on Monday with the auspicious ‘Shahi Snan’ on the occasion of Paush Purnima. Devotees took holy dips and performed sacred rituals and the sacred confluence of the Ganga, Yamuna, and the mythical Saraswati rivers at Triveni Sangam. … Read more
Prayagraj: Preparations for Mahakumbh Mela in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, are advancing at a fast pace. The massive spiritual event, which is expected to attract millions of devotees from around the world, is set to begin on January 13. Ahead of the grand event, the district administration has placed a strong emphasis on fire prevention and … Read more
Prayagraj: Every 12 years, the holy city of Prayagraj becomes the centre of one of the largest spiritual gatherings in the world, Maha Kumbh Mela. This event draws lakhs of devotees from across the globe to take a sacred dip at the Sangam, where the Ganga, Yamuna and Saraswati rivers meet. To ensure smooth travel … Read more
Prayagraj: Preparations are in full swing for the Maha Kumbh Mela to be held in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh on January 2025. Crores of devotees are expected to attend the Kumbh, and for their security, thousands of policemen from different states have been deployed. Around 6,000 policemen have been assigned to the Maha Kumbh, with deployment … Read more
New Delhi: The Uttar Pradesh government has declared the Mahakumbh Mela Janpad in Prayagraj as a new district. This district, named “Mahakumbh Mela Janpad”, becomes the 76th district of the state, carved out to streamline the management and administration of the grand Mahakumbh festival. The announcement was made on Sunday evening. The district will include … Read more