New Delhi: Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath on Sunday described the ongoing Maha Kumbh as “one of the rarest events of the century”, adding that over 62 crore devotees have already participated in the grand spiritual gathering. Addressing the Unicorn Companies Conclave in Agra, the chief minister drew parallels between the global startup movement … Read more
New Delhi: A man presumed dead in the January 29 Maha Kumbh stampede returned home to Prayagraj on Tuesday, shocking his family and friends who were gathered for his thirteenth-day death ritual. The astonishing reunion transformed a sombre occasion into a joyous celebration. Khunti Guru, a resident of Prayagraj’s Zero Road area, had left home on … Read more
Prayagraj: Days after 49 people were killed and several others were injured during the Mauni Amavasya holy bath, the administration is taking all possible measures to prevent such incidents in the future. Steps are being taken to further improve the health services at the Maha Kumbh Mela for Basant Panchami, which falls on February 2. … Read more
New Delhi: A stampede broke out at the Sangam Nose area of Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj in the wee hours of Wednesday as millions of devotees make a scramble to take the holy dip on the auspicious occasion of Mauni Amavasya. After the stampede, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has made a fervent appeal … Read more
New Delhi: A stampede occurred at the Sangam on Wednesday during the ongoing Maha Kumbh, as millions of pilgrims converged for a holy bath on Mauni Amavasya. Officer on Special Duty for the Mela Akanksha Rana said, “Some people have got injured and have been hospitalised after a barrier broke at the Sangam. We are … Read more
New Delhi: Efforts are afoot to normalise the situation after a stampede broke out at Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj on Wednesday. Cops have also been stationed at seven points on corridor route to regulate the inflow of pilgrims. Earlier, Prime Minister Narendra Modi reached out to Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath thrice to monitor … Read more
New Delhi: A stampede-like situation took place at the Maha Kumbh as scores of people turned up for a holy dip in the Ganga on the occasion of Mauni Amavasya in the wee hours of Wednesday. Several people have been reported injured in the incident. Ambulances were swiftly sent to the scene, and those affected … Read more
Prayagraj: With lakhs of pilgrims expected to visit Prayagraj for the holy bath on Mauni Amavasya on Wednesday, the Indian Railways has decided to run 190 special trains, among 360 regular plus trains for the occasion. Prayagraj will have one train available every four minutes. Authorities are expecting over 10 crore people to take holy … Read more
New Delhi: With authorities at Maha Kumbh expecting around 10 crore devotees on the auspicious occasion of Mauni Amavasya for “Amrit Snan” the fair administration and Kumbh Police have made special arrangements to ensure their safety and convenience. There will be dedicated teams of police and medical professionals will be on 24/7 duty to assist … Read more
New Delhi: As the anticipated rush for the auspicious bathing day of Mauni Amavasya approaches on January 29, the Uttar Pradesh police have issued a comprehensive traffic advisory aimed at ensuring a smooth experience for the millions of devotees attending the Maha Kumbh Mela. Mauni Amavasya also referred to as Maghi Amavasya, holds significant spiritual importance … Read more
Varanasi: With Mauni Amavasya falling on January 29 this year in the middle of the Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj, devotees have started pouring into Uttar Pradesh’s holy city of Kashi. Close to 5-7 lakh devotees are reaching the city to celebrate the occasion, officials have said. Among the areas in the city which have … Read more
New Delhi: A week after a blaze destroyed 70 to 80 huts and 8 to 10 tents at the Maha Kumbh Mela in Uttar Pradesh’s Prayagraj, another fire broke out at the venue early Saturday morning. According to reports, two vehicles parked on the main road leading to the Maha Kumbh Mela site caught fire. … Read more
New Delhi: The Mahakumbh Mela administration has officially finalised the schedule for the ‘Shahi Snan’ (also known as ‘Rajsi Snan’ or ‘Amrit Snan’) to be performed by the 13 akharas on the three major bathing days of the Mela in 2025. The major bathing dates are Makar Sankranti (January 14), Mauni Amavasya (January 29), and … Read more