Prayagraj, January 9: Prayagraj is all decked up to host Mahakumbh 2025 which begins on January 13 and will continue till February 26.
Prayagraj, January 9: In a remarkable display of devotion, a French woman named Pascal, who is deeply fond of Hinduism and a devotee of Lord Shiva, arrived in Prayagraj to attend the Maha Kumbh Mela 2025.
Prayagraj, January 8: Days before the commencement of the Mahakumbh festival, MoS Civil Aviation, Murlidhar Mohol, paid a visit to review preparations for the Mahakumbh. He will also conduct a meeting with airport officials to review the arrangements done for the devotees gathering for the religious event.
Prayagraj, January 8: Days before the commencement of the Mahakumbh festival, Uttar Pradesh Minister Nand Gopal Gupta assured that all necessary preparations have been completed for the grand event.
Prayagraj, January 8: As the world prepares for the Mahakumbh Mela 2025, security measures are being ramped up. Horses worth Rs 1.5 crore have been deployed by the Patrolling Police (Mounted Police) to beef up the security at the Mahakumbh Mela grounds. A total of five American Warmblood (breed) horses have been brought, as they are distinct because of their speciality in sensing danger from a distance and ensuring swift protective action.
Prayagraj, January 7: The Mayor of Prayagraj has flagged off a Rath Yatra on Tuesday aimed at promoting cleanliness ahead of the Maha Kumbh festival. The Yatra is part of the Municipal Corporation's ongoing efforts to clean the city and create awareness among the public.
Prayagraj, January 7: As the world's largest religious gathering, the Mahakumbh, draws near, visitors are coming to Prayagraj's Sangam, where camel rides from Qila Ghat to Sangam Nose, brought in from Jaisalmer, Rajasthan, have become a popular attraction, especially for families.
Prayagraj, January 6: A large number of devotees gathered at Ram Ghat in Uttar Pradesh's Prayagraj on Monday evening to attend the 'Sandhya Aarti,' a sacred ritual dedicated to the holy river Ganga.
Prayagraj, January 5: The Uttar Pradesh government has implemented extensive security measures and made elaborate arrangements to ensure a safe and grand celebration of Maha Kumbh 2025.
Prayagraj, January 5: As preparations for Maha Kumbh 2025 are underway, Prayagraj Commissioner Tarun Gauba visited different akharas on Sunday and had words with sadhus and saints regarding the arrangements.
Prayagraj, January 5: Ahead of the Mahakumbh Mela, Prayagraj Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Rajesh Dwivedi said that full arrangements have been made for the devotees attending the Mela.
Prayagraj, January 5: The preparations for the 2025 Maha Kumbh are underway as people have started to gather in Uttar Pradesh's Prayagraj. As the temperatures plummet in the city, people have flocked around tea stalls near the railway station and the Maha Kumbh area.
Prayagraj, January 4: With just days to go for Maha Kumbh, Uttar Pradesh DGP Prashant Kumar on Saturday outlined the extensive preparations being carried out on a war footing and said that 40 per cent more forces have been deployed compared to the 2019 Prayagraj Ardh Kumbh.