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: Prominent environment experts have countered Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) report claiming poor quality of water at Mahakumbh. The CPCB report said that Triveni Sangam water is not fit for bathing. The CPCB cites high levels of biological oxygen demand (BOD) in the water. Prof Umesh Kumar Singh, who teaches at Centre of … Read more
Prayagraj: With Prayagraj Maha Kumbh continues to witness massive footfalls, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday said that close to 53 crore devotees have taken the holy dip at the Sangam so far. The Maha Kumbh which started on January 13 will continue till February 26. Notably, while crores of people are taking … Read more
Mysuru: The 13th edition of Kumbh Mela has begun at Triveni Sangam in T Narasipura, Mysuru district, Karnataka. Often referred to as South India’s Prayagraj Kumbh, the event drew thousands of devotees and saints from across the state and beyond. Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Thursday took a holy dip at Triveni Sangam … Read more
Prayagraj: Prayagraj witnessed a huge crowd as devotees gathered for Maghi Purnima at Maha Kumbh on Wednesday. Thousands of devotees took a sacred dip in Triveni Sangam on this occasion. Devotees arrived in large numbers since Monday, leading to heavy congestion not just at the Mela premises but also in the surrounding areas, including Prayagraj … 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: Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) general secretary Dattatreya Hosabale arrived in Prayagraj on Sunday for a two-day visit to the Maha Kumbh. Hosabale will take a holy dip in the Triveni Sangam on Monday. Speaking on the significance of the religious gathering, he described it as not just a fair of Sanatan culture but … Read more
New Delhi: Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar on Saturday took a holy dip at the Triveni Sangam in Prayagraj, describing the experience as the happiest moment of his life. He was accompanied by his wife and other family members. He shared his experience in a post on social media platform X: “Experiencing spiritual bliss after taking … 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
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
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
Prayagraj: Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and former President Ram Nath Kovind are set to visit Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj. Rajnath Singh will arrive in the area by helicopter around 12.30 pm, where he will stay till the evening. At the same time, former President Ram Nath Kovind will … Read more
Prayagraj: The spiritual head of Rishikesh-based Parmarth Niketan Ashram, Swami Chidanand Saraswati, and US-born Sadhvi Bhagawati Saraswati offered prayers and performed a ‘Hawan’ ceremony at Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj. The ceremony took place at the Parmarth Niketan Kumbh Mela Camp, where they were joined by other devotees in the sacred rituals. #WATCH | Prayagraj, Uttar … Read more
Prayagraj: A 21-member international delegation from ten countries visited the sacred Sangam in Prayagraj on Thursday. The delegation had arrived in Prayagraj on Wednesday evening to experience the grandeur of Maha Kumbh Mela. The delegation, invited by External Publicity and Public Diplomacy Division of Ministry of External Affairs, is part of an effort to share … Read more
New Delhi: The Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj is witnessing a grand congregation of devotees not only from the country but from across the globe. Devotees from countries like Russia, the United States, Germany, and Belgium among others took the holy dip on the second day of Maha Kumbh, the first ‘Amrit Snan’. According to … Read more
New Delhi: Devotees gathered at the Triveni Sangam on Tuesday to take a holy dip on the auspicious occasion of Makar Sankranti, the first ‘Amrit Snan’ of the Maha Kumbh Mela 2025. Authorities are expecting record number of devotees for the snan after over 1.7 crore took holy dip on first day of Maha Kumbh. … 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: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday extended his heartfelt greetings to the holy land of Sangam in Prayagraj, where preparations for Maha Kumbh 2025 are in full swing. In his address, he praised the efforts of saints, sages and countless workers contributing to the success of this grand event, calling it a “great yagya … Read more