An estimated 15 million Hindu devotees have braved biting cold to participate in the Kumbh Mela, a sacred religious festival held every 12 years in the holy city of Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh. The festival, running from 13th January to 26th February 2025, centres on the spiritual act of bathing in the Sangam – the confluence … Read more
Pune: Former Solapur mayor and NCP (SP) leader Mahesh Kothe died after he suffered a heart attack while taking a holy dip at the triveni confluence in Prayagraj on Tuesday, his aide said. He was 60. The incident occurred around 7:30 AM at the Triveni Sangam, a confluence of the Ganga, Yamuna, and the legendary … Read more
Tens of thousands of Hindus seeking absolution of their sins immersed themselves at the confluence of sacred rivers as India began a six-week festival expected to draw the world’s largest gathering of humanity. Held every 12 years, the Maha Kumbh Mela, or Great Pitcher Festival, as the religious event in the city of Prayagraj in … Read more
Mahakumbh Nagar (UP): A controversy erupted on Sunday after a statue of Samajwadi Party founder Mulayam Singh Yadav was installed at a camp in the Maha Kumbh Mela area here, with several seers objecting to it. The statue, around two–three feet tall, was inaugurated on Saturday at the camp in Sector 16 set up by … Read more
World’s biggest gathering of humanity, Maha Kumbh, started on Monday, paving the way for a 45-day event with the first major bathing ritual or ‘Shahi Snan’ on the auspicious occasion of ‘Paush Purnima’ at the Sangam, the confluence of Ganga, Yamuna and the mystical Saraswati rivers in Uttar Pradesh’s Prayagraj. The present edition of the … Read more
Last Updated:January 11, 2025, 16:25 IST The report says over 10,000 trains, including 3,300 special services will benefit the devotees. A backup plan also there that will be implemented during sudden rise in travel demand. Representational image. (File photo) Maha Kumbh 2025 is all set to kickstart on 13 January this year, and the event … Read more
The world’s largest gathering of humanity begins in India on January 13 with the opening of the Kumbh Mela, a six-week Hindu festival organisers expect to attract up to 400 million pilgrims. Organisers say the scale of preparations for the Kumbh Mela is akin to setting up a temporary country from scratch – in this … Read more
Last Updated:January 08, 2025, 16:54 IST Park+ launches smart parking in Prayagraj for Maha Kumbh 2025, offering pre-booking, FASTag payments, EV charging, and more for a seamless experience. Over 30 parking locations with a capacity of 500,000 vehicles near Araili Ghat. Park+, India’s top auto-tech super app, has unveiled … Read more
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee on Monday reviewed preparations for the Gangasagar Mela and urged the central government to announce the mela as a national fair. Banerjee said huge funds have been allocated for the Kumbh Mela by the Centre unlike the Gangasagar Mela.She noted that West Bengal has been deprived for a long time … Read more
Gangapuri Maharaj, a 57-year-old spiritual figure from Assam’s Kamakhya Peeth, has become a key attraction at the ongoing Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj. Known for his height of just 3 feet 8 inches, Gangapuri Maharaj, also referred to as Chhotu Baba, has gained widespread attention for his unique appearance and his claim of not having … Read more
