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Maharashtra: Government gears up for Nashik Kumbh Mela 2027 preparations
Nashik, March 29: Maharashtra Minister of Water Resources and Disaster Management, Girish Mahajan reviewed the preparations for the upcoming Nashik Kumbh Mela 2027, highlighting key measures to manage the anticipated large influx of devotees.
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.
Maha Kumbh has become subject for management, spiritual study, says PM Modi
New Delhi, Feb 27: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday highlighted the Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj as a monumental event that has not only strengthened India's spiritual legacy but has also set a new benchmark in management, planning, and policy-making.
Everyone's cooperation allowed us to work in coordination and operate more than 16,000 trains for Mahakumbh: Ashwini Vaishnaw
Prayagraj, February 27: As the 45-day-long Mahakumbh 2025 concluded, Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said that everyone's cooperation allowed them to work in close coordination and operate more than 16,000 trains for the event.
Prayagraj: Mahakumbh 2025 concludes but devotees still arriving for holy dip
Prayagraj, February 27: The 45-day-long religious gathering, Mahakumbh 2025, concluded on the auspicious occasion of Maha Shivratri, yet devotees continue to arrive at Prayagraj's Triveni Sangam for a holy dip.
Over 1 crore take holy dip in Triveni Sangam by noon on Maha Shivratri
Prayagraj, Feb 26: As of Wednesday noon, over one crore pilgrims have taken the holy dip at the Triveni Sangam in Prayagraj, marking an unprecedented surge of devotees in Maha Kumbh on the occasion of Maha Shivratri.
Maha Kumbh: Extensive security arrangements in place from Maha Shivratri 'snan'
Prayagraj, Feb 26: Prayagraj is witnessing an unprecedented surge of pilgrims on the occasion of Maha Shivratri, as thousands gather at the Triveni Sangam for the final holy dip marking the conclusion of the Maha Kumbh.
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.
Odisha Governor Hari Babu Kambhampati takes holy dip at Triveni Sangam
Bhubaneswar, Feb 25: Odisha Governor Hari Babu Kambhampati took a holy dip at Triveni Sangam while attending the Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj on Tuesday.
Mahakumbh 2025: Himachal CM Sukhu takes holy dip at Triveni Sangam, praises cultural significance
Shimla, February 25: Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Tuesday visited Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 in Uttar Pradesh's Prayagraj. CM Sukhu took a holy dip at Triveni Sangam with his family and offered prayers.
Mahakumbh: 15,000 sanitation workers attempt world record for cleanliness drive, results on Feb 27
Prayagraj, February 25: The ongoing Maha Kumbh, which is witnessing a huge influx of devotees, witnessed an effort to set a new Guinness World Record when as many as 15,000 sanitation workers participated in a cleanliness drive across multiple venues.
Akshay Kumar takes dip at Sangam, praises arrangements at Maha Kumbh
Mahakumbh Nagar, Feb 24: The last leg of Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj is witnessing the congregation of celebrities and film personalities from the tinsel town.
Yogi Adityanath calls Mahakumbh a 'medium' to show gratitude for one's heritage, culture & religion
Prayagraj, February 23: He added that Mahakumbh has become a medium to show gratitude towards one's heritage, culture and religion.
Odisha CM Mohan Charan Majhi visits Mahakumbh 2025
Prayagraj, February 23: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi attended Mahakumbh 2025 in Prayagraj and took dip at the 'Triveni Sangam' along with his family. Majhi spoke to the media regarding his experience of Mahakumbh 2025 and stated that he is fortunate to come to Prayagraj and added that he prayed for the prosperity of the country. He also thanked the state government and CM Yogi Adityanath for the arrangements.
Maha Kumbh: Uttarakhand Guv, Odisha CM take holy dip at Triveni Sangam
Mahakumbh Nagar, Feb 23: Even as Maha Kumbh 2025 nears its end, devotees and pilgrims continue to take the sacred dip at the Triveni Sangam in huge numbers, joined by prominent leaders, saints as well as dignitaries.
62 crore devotees have visited Maha Kumbh: UP CM Yogi Adityanath
Agra, February 23: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Sunday said that 620 million devotees have visited the Maha Kumbh mela being held at Prayagraj.
Some leaders unable to digest Mahakumbh success: Uttarakhand CM Dhami targets Opposition
Haridwar, February 23: Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Sunday slammed the Opposition for questioning the quality of water at Triveni Sangam, where thousands have taken a holy dip, and said that some leaders are unable to digest the success of Mahakumbh.
Indian Railways operates 14,000 trains to facilitate pilgrims for Maha Kumbh Mela
New Delhi, February 23: Indian Railways has played a major role in transporting millions of pilgrims to the ongoing Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, operating over 14,000 trains to ensure smooth and efficient travel for devotees from across the country, according to the statement.
Massive crowd in Ayodhya for Ram temple, traffic chaos escalates
New Delhi, Feb 17: Ayodhya's Ram Temple has witnessed a massive influx of devotees on Monday morning, severely straining the city's police and administrative arrangements.
Kumbh not faltu; Kumbh is about faith: Swami Chidanand Saraswati
Prayagraj, February 16: In a veiled attack against Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) chief Lalu Prasad Yadav, Parmarth Niketan Ashram President Swami Chidanand Saraswati on Sunday said that Kumbh was not "faltu" (worthless) but it was about faith.
Millions of pilgrims returning from Maha Kumbh visiting Varanasi's Vishwanath temple
Varanasi, February 16: Devotees in large numbers are arriving in Varanasi for darshan at the Kashi Vishwanath temple after taking a holy dip during the ongoing Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj on Sunday.
Governor Anandiben Patel calls Maha Kumbh's management 'inspiring', Nitin Gadkari applauds efforts
Maha Kumbh Nagar, Feb 16: Uttar Pradesh Governor Anandiben Patel and Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari took a holy dip at the Sangam on Sunday.
Chirag Paswan takes holy dip in Triveni Sangam with family
Prayagraj, February 15: Union Minister Chirag Paswan on Saturday visited the ongoing Mahakumbh with his family and took a holy dip at Triveni Sangam, the sacred confluence of the Ganga, Yamuna, and the mythical Saraswati rivers. He praised the Uttar Pradesh administration for efficiently managing the grand event.
Delighted to come here: Goa CM arrives in Prayagraj, to take part in Mahakumbh
Prayagraj, February 15: Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant arrived at the Prayagraj Airport on Saturday along with other state ministers to participate in the Mahakumbh.
Mahakumbh: 500 million devotees take holy dip in Sangam
Prayagraj, February 14: The ongoing 2025 Mahakumbh in Prayagraj has set a 'record' with over 500 million devotees taking a holy dip at the Triveni Sangam, the confluence of the Ganga, Yamuna, and the Saraswati.
Chhattisgarh CM Vishnu Deo Sai takes holy dip in Triveni Sangam, congratulates Yogi govt for Mahakumbh arrangements
Prayagraj, February 13: Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai and state ministers took a holy dip in Triveni Sangam, the confluence of three rivers, Ganga, Yamuna, and Saraswati--at the ongoing Mahakumbh in Uttar Pradesh's Prayagraj on Thursday.
Prayagraj: Over 1.47 million devotees take holy dip at Mahakumbh
Prayagraj, February 13: More than 1.47 million devotees have taken a holy dip at the sacred confluence of the Ganga, Yamuna, and the mystical Saraswati on Thursday, according to Uttar Pradesh government officials.
Mahakumbh 2025: UP Police strengthen security ahead of Maghi Purnima
Prayagraj, February 12: As the Mahakumbh 2025 celebrations reach a fever pitch, the Uttar Pradesh Police have strengthened security measures ahead of Maghi Purnima on Wednesday.
Devotees at Mahakumbh urged to follow no-vehicle zone for smooth access
Prayagraj, February 11: A no-vehicle zone has been implemented to ensure smooth movement for devotees attending the Mela, Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Vishal Yadav said on Tuesday.
Massive 300-km traffic jam on route to Maha Kumbh leaves lakhs of pilgrims stranded
Prayagraj, Feb 10: A sea of vehicles stretching up to 300 kilometres turned the roads leading to the Maha Kumbh Mela in Uttar Pradesh's Prayagraj into a massive parking lot, leaving lakhs of devotees stranded for hours, unable to reach the world's largest religious gathering.
Uttarakhand CM offers prayers at Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj, calls it 'Maha Sangam of Faith'
Prayagraj, February 9: Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Sunday described the Maha Kumbh gathering as the "Maha Sangam of faith", where crores of people are taking a holy dip daily.
MahaKumbh 2025 : Karnataka Dy CM Shivakumar takes holy dip at Triveni Sangam
Prayagraj, February 9: : Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Sunda participated in the ongoing MahaKumbh Mela in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, along with his family and took a holy dip at the Triveni Sangam. Expressing joy, he highlighted the rarity of the occasion, as the MahaKumbh takes place once in 144 years.
Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel arrives in Prayagraj to participate in Mahakumbh
Prayagraj, February 7: Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel arrived in Prayagraj on Friday to participate in the ongoing Mahakumbh.
Union Minister Kiren Rijiju takes dip in Triveni sangam, says 'don't do politics on historic moment'
Prayagraj, February 5: Union Minister Kiren Rijiju took a holy dip in Prayagraj's Mahakumbh Triveni Sangam on Wednesday, and urged not to do 'politics' on historic moment.
CM Yogi to visit Maha Kumbh, review security arrangements
Prayagraj, Feb 4: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath is set to visit Prayagraj on Tuesday to participate in various programmes and review security arrangements for the ongoing Maha Kumbh.
Mahakumbh sees over 350 million devotees taking holy dip at Sangam since commencement
Prayagraj, February 3: The sacred confluence of the River Ganga, Yamuna, and the Saraswati at Prayagraj is witnessing an unparalleled outpouring of faith as sages, saints, devotees, Kalpvasis, and pilgrims immerse themselves in devotion during Mahakumbh.
Prayagraj DM orders holiday for govt offices due to large influx of devotees on Basant Panchami
Prayagraj, February 3: The Prayagraj District Magistrate has declared a local holiday in the government offices in the district for Monday to maintain law and order in view of the large number of devotees from across the country and abroad arriving for the 'Snan' on the occasion of Basant Panchmi.
Pujari Mahasangh suggests ban on VIPs during Ujjain Simhastha 2028
Ujjain, Jan 31: Akhil Bharatiya Pujari Mahasangh has urged Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav not to allow VIPs in Ujjain's Simhastha mela to be held in 2028 and take lessons from the Pryagaraj Maha Kumbh.
Maha Kumbh: Will make better arrangements for Basant Panchami, says UP DGP Prashant Kumar
Prayagra, January 30: In the wake of the tragic stampede at the Maha Kumbh, authorities in Uttar Pradesh's Prayagraj have assured that enhanced arrangements will be made for the upcoming Basant Panchami (Third Shahi Snan) on February 3.
PM Modi, CM Yogi and whole team working to make arrangements effective: Swami Chidanand after Maha Kumbh stampede
Prayagraj, January 30: Swami Chidanand Saraswati, President of Parmarth Niketan Ashram, expressed grief over the stampede during the Mahakumbh on Mauni Amavasya, emphasizing that Prime Minister Modi and UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and their teams are working to improve safety arrangements to prevent such incidents in the future.