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Haridwar: Devotees gather in large numbers at Maa Mansa Devi Temple on Chaitra Navratri

Haridwar, March 30: The holy period of Chaitra Navratri got underway on Saturday, and the festive spirit is high in Haridwar. Devotees have gathered in large numbers to visit the Maa Mansa Devi temple and seek blessings.

Goa govt to construct Ram Nivas in Ayodhya: CM Pramod Sawant

Panaji, March 21: Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Friday announced that the Goa government had acquired a plot of land in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh, for the construction of Ram Nivas.

Biggest religious event...: Union Minister SP Singh Baghel on PM Modi's speech on Maha Kumbh

New Delhi, March 18: Union Minister SP Singh Baghel praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi's statement in Lok Sabha on Maha Kumbh and said that it was the biggest religious event in the history of the world.

India connection! Mauritians thronged streets to catch glimpse of PM Modi on way to Ganga Talao

Port Louis, March 13: While we have often seen crowds thronging the streets for Prime Minister Narendra Modi in India, what was seen in Mauritius during his two-day visit was a reminder of the deep ties between the two nations.

Mauritian devotees applaud PM Modi's act of reverence at Ganga Talao

New Delhi, March 12: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during his visit to Mauritius, on Wednesday offered prayers at the revered Ganga Talao -- considered the most sacred Hindu pilgrimage site in the Indian Ocean archipelago -- and also immersed the holy water brought from the Triveni Sangam during the Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj.

Madhya Pradesh gears up for Simhastha Kumbh-2028; Rs 2,000cr allocated in Budget

Bhopal, March 12: To spruce up the temple town of Ujjain, which will host the ‘Simhastha Kumbh’ in 2028, Madhya Pradesh Finance Minister Jagdish Devda has earmarked a handsome fund of Rs 2,000 crore while presenting the state Budget for the fiscal year 2025-26 in state Assembly on Wednesday.

Centre selects Renuka Yallamma temple under 'PRASHAD' scheme; Bommai thanks PM Modi

Bengaluru, March 11: The Union government announced on Tuesday that the famous Hindu pilgrimage centre Sri Renuka Yallamma temple in Saudatti of Karnataka's Belagavi district has been brought under the Pilgrimage Rejuvenation and Spiritual Heritage Augmentation Drive (PRASHAD) scheme.

PM Narendra Modi to offer prayers at River Ganga in Uttarkashi on Thursday

Dehradun, March 5: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will offer prayers at River Ganga in Uttarkashi's Mukhba on Thursday wearing the traditional dress 'Chapkan, ' the winter residence of Shri Gangotri Dham.

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla and his wife perform prayers at Keshighat , Vrindavan

Vrindavan, March 3: Kota MP and Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, along with his wife, on Monday performed a special prayer and worship ceremony at Keshighat and offered his prayers to the Yamuna River.

Dedicate successful accomplishment of Mahakumbh to Somnath: PM Modi after offering prayers at the temple

Gir Somnath, March 2: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that he dedicated the "successful accomplishment" of the "Mahakumbh of unity" to the feet of Shri Somnath Bhagwan. He said this in a post on X after offering prayers at Shri Somnath Jyotirlinga Mandir here in Gujarat on Sunday.

UP CM Adityanath attends dinner hosted by Governor Anandiben Patel

Lucknow, February 28: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath attended a dinner hosted by Governor Anandiben Patel in Raj Bhavan, Lucknow, on Friday.

Yogi Adityanath announces five newly developed spiritual corridors after Mahakumbh success

Lucknow, February 28: Maha Kumbh 2025 has opened the doors to new possibilities of spiritual tourism in Uttar Pradesh. During this mega event, the Uttar Pradesh government developed five major spiritual corridors.

Baba Khatu Shyam fair begins today in Rajasthan's Sikar, lakhs of devotees expected

Jaipur, Feb 28: The famous Baba Khatu Shyam fair begins in Rajasthan's Sikar on Friday with 'darshan' from 5 p.m. onwards.

Mahakumbh concludes: Sacred waters settle, echoes of devotion, leave everlasting imprints in history

Prayagraj, February 26: The Mahakumbh 2025 concluded on the auspicious occasion of Maha Shivratri on Wednesday, marking a momentous event filled with spiritual unity, divine energy, and supernatural significance.

Unprecedented in history, unforgettable, CM Yogi Aditynath celebrates end of grand Maha Kumbh festival

Prayagraj, February 26: The grand festival of faith, Maha Kumbh concluded with the final 'snan' on the auspicious occasion of Maha Shivratri in Prayagraj on Wednesday.

66.21 crore devotees in Maha Kumbh set global record, CM Yogi thanks contributors

Lucknow, Feb 26: The Maha Kumbh Mela-2025 in Prayagraj concluded on Maha Shivratri, marking the last day of the festival on Wednesday.

Uttarakhand CM Dhami assures preparation underway as Kedarnath Dham to reopen on May 2

Dehradun, February 26: Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Wednesday assured that the state government is engaged in the preparations for the Kedarnath pilgrimage as the temple is set to reopen on May 2.

Kedarnath Dham to reopen from May 2 for pilgrims

Rudraprayag, February 26: On the occassion of Mahashivratri, Badrinath - Kedarnath Temple Committee (BKTC) announced that the doors of the eleventh Jyotirlinga Kedarnath Dham will open on May 2 at 7 am.

UP: Dudheshwarnath Temple holds deep spiritual significance, security tightened, says Mahant Narayan Giri

Ghaziabad, February 26: On the occasion of Maha Shivratri, Mahant Narayan Giri of Dudheshwarnath Temple highlighted the historical and spiritual significance of the temple, tracing its origins to ancient times.

Maha Kumbh 2025: Rose petals showered on devotees marking last holy dip on Maha Shivratri

Mahakumbh Nagar, Feb 26: On the auspicious occasion of Maha Shivratri, 20 quintals of rose petals were showered on millions of devotees at the Maha Kumbh 2025 on Wednesday, as they gathered at the Sangam in Prayagraj to take part in the final holy dip of the ongoing religious festival.

Prayagraj: Devotees throng Triveni Sangam on last day of MahaKumbh

Prayagraj, February 26: Devotees continue to arrive in large numbers at Triveni Sangam in Prayagraj on the last day of Maha Kumbh 2025, coinciding with Maha Shivratri.

CM Yogi monitors Maha Kumbh 2025 arrangements as devotees gather for Maha Shivratri dip at Sangam

New Delhi, Feb 26: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath is actively monitoring the arrangements for the Maha Kumbh 2025 on Wednesday from the control room in Gorakhpur, ensuring smooth operations as millions of devotees gather at the sacred Triveni Sangam in Prayagraj on Maha Shivratri for the final holy dip of the Maha Kumbh Mela.

Maharashtra: Devotees take holy dip in Nashik Gange as Mahashivratri rush hits Prayagraj

Nashik, February 26: Due to heavy crowds in Prayagraj, many devotees chose to visit Nashik, where they took a holy dip in the Godavari River (Nashik Gange) and offered prayers at the Shri Trimbakeshwar Jyotirlinga Temple on Mahashivratri.

Ravi Kishan chronicles his spiritual pilgrimage with a sacred dip at Maha Kumbh

Mumbai, Feb 25: Actor and politician Ravi Kishan is the latest celebrity to take part in the Maha Kumbh Mela.

From traffic to long walks, nothing dims zeal of Maha Kumbh devotees

Prayagraj/New Delhi, Feb 25: With just a day left for the Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj to wrap up, the grand event showed how it has been a divine experience for millions as devotees take the holy dip in the Triveni Sangam, unshakable by the challenges of immense crowds and traffic congestion.

Immersed in devotion, Katrina Kaif, Raveena Tandon perform aarti at Maha Kumbh

Prayagraj, February 24: Experiencing the magic of devotion, Bollywood leading ladies Katrina Kaif and Raveena Tandon performed an evening aarti at the ongoing Maha Kumbh mela on Monday.

UP govt intensifies preparations for final 'Amrit Snan' on Mahashivratri

Prayagraj, Feb 24: As the Maha Kumbh Mela draws to a close, the Uttar Pradesh (UP) government is leaving no stone unturned to ensure that the final holy bath, or 'Amrit Snan,' on Mahashivratri proceeds without a hitch. With millions of devotees expected to descend upon Prayagraj for this auspicious occasion, authorities are ramping up every aspect of the event to guarantee safety, comfort, and smooth logistics for all participants.

Preity Zinta attends Maha Kumbh, flaunts her forehead smeared with sacred tilak

Prayagraj, February 24: The Maha Kumbh has brought a huge influx of pilgrims to Prayagraj. Bollywood stars also arrived in huge numbers to seek spiritual blessings.

Odisha CM Mohan Majhi offers prayers at Ram Temple in Ayodhya

Bhubaneswar, Feb 24: Chief Minister of Odisha Mohan Charan Majhi has offered prayers at the Ram Temple in Ayodhya of Uttar Pradesh.

OP Rajbhar praises Yogi govt for Maha Kumbh arrangements, slams SP chief Akhilesh Yadav

Lucknow, February 24: As millions of devotees continue to throng the Maha Kumbh, Uttar Pradesh Cabinet Minister OP Rajbhar on Monday praised the Yogi Adityanath government for the successful organization of Maha Kumbh, stating that the large turnout of devotees reflects the administration's efforts.

Maha Kumbh: Devotees praise arrangements ahead of Maha Shivratri

New Delhi, Feb 24: As the Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj nears its conclusion, the enthusiasm and faith of the pilgrims remain undiminished. With just a few days left before the grand Maha Shivratri festival on February 26, waves of devotees continue to pour into the sacred city for a dip on the auspicious day.

154 Hindu pilgrims leave from Amritsar for Katas Raj Mahadev Temple in Pakistan to celebrate Mahashivratri.

Punjab, February 24: Around 154 Hindu pilgrims leave Amritsar for Katas Raj Mahadev Temple in Pakistan to celebrate Mahashivratri.

Maha Kumbh 2025 concludes grandly on Mahashivratri: UP Deputy CM Keshav Prasad Maurya

Prayagraj, February 24: The grand and historic Maha Kumbh 2025 in Prayagraj is successfully concluding on the auspicious occasion of Mahashivratri on February 26. The sacred bathing ritual continues as more devotees arrive, adding to the growing crowd, said Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya on Sunday.

VIP darshan at Kashi Vishwanath temple stopped for 3 days due to Maha Shivratri rush

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