Religious Pilgrimage News - Latest Updates & Headlines
Tamil Nadu: Over 3400 pilgrims from Rameswaram head to Katchatheevu to participate in church festival
Ramanathapuram, March 14: Over 3400 pilgrims from Rameswaram began their voyage on Friday across the sea to participate in the two-day annual St Anthony's Church festival being held on Katchatheevu Island.
Amarnath Yatra to start on July 3
Jammu, March 5: This year's annual Yatra to Amarnath Cave shrine in J&K will start on July 3 and conclude on August 9 coinciding with the Raksha Bandhan festival.
Amarnath Yatra to begin on July 3 from J-K's Pahalgam, Baltal
Jammu and Kashmir, March 5: The Shri Amarnath Yatra will commence on July 3 this year, simultaneously from both routes--the Pahalgam track in Anantnag district and Baltal in Ganderbal district.
Nepal's Pashupatinath Temple comes alive with flow of devotees
Kathmandu, February 26: Nepal's Pashupatinath Temple, the revered Hindu pilgrimage site, came alive with devotees and ascetics on Tuesday, the eve of Mahashivaratri.
Boney Kapoor chronicles his divine pilgrimage from Jagannath Temple to MahaKumbh
Mumbai, Feb 24: Boney Kapoor recently shared glimpses of his spiritual journey, which took him on a divine pilgrimage from the Jagannath Temple in Odisha to the Maha Kumbh.
Over 607 million people take holy dip at Mahakmbh
Prayagraj, February 23: A large number of devotees flocked to the ongoing Mahakumbh Mela at Prayagraj on Sunday to take holy dip at the sacred Triveni Sangam. According to the Uttar Pradesh government, more than 607.4 million devotees took dip in the Triveni Sangam, the confluence of Ganga, Yamuna, and the mythical Saraswati, till 2 pm on Sunday.
Pakistan issues visas to 154 Indian pilgrims to visit Shree Katas Raj temple
New Delhi, February 21: Pakistan High Commission in India said on Friday that it has issued visas to 154 Indian pilgrims to visit the revered Shree Katas Raj temples in Pakistan's Chakwal district.
Maha Kumbh 2025: Devotees flock to Triveni Sangam as grand event nears conclusion
New Delhi, Feb 22: The sacred banks of Triveni Sangam continue to witness a massive influx of devotees as the grand Maha Kumbh 2025 progresses in Prayagraj.
Prayagraj steps up with enhanced cleanliness measures at Mahakumbh
Prayagraj, February 21: With the ongoing Mahakumbh attracting millions of devotees, the Prayagraj Mela Authority has ramped up sanitation efforts, deploying advanced waste management systems and real-time monitoring technologies, according to the Uttar Pradesh government.
'With BJP's support, we're going to Maha Kumbh,' say Bihar devotees, share Joy
New Delhi, Feb 19: In a significant gesture, the Bihar BJP’s state office has sent a group of around 200 devotees from Patna to attend the Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj on Wednesday.
Maha Kumbh 2025: Devotees continue to flock to Prayagraj
New Delhi, Feb 19: As the holy city of Prayagraj, also known as the Sangam Nagri, nears the end of the Maha Kumbh, devotees continue to pour in large numbers for their sacred dips in the Triveni Sangam.
Massive footfall at Kashi Vishwanath Temple as devotees throng for darshan post-Mahakumbh
Varanasi, February 18: A massive influx of devotees was witnessed at the Kashi Vishwanath Temple as pilgrims, after taking a holy dip in Prayagraj, reached the temple for darshan.
This is an auspicious sight: Filmmaker Sarvesh Goel expresses gratitude after attending Maha Kumbh Mela
Prayagraj, February 17: Film producer Sarvesh Goel, who participated in the Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 in Prayagraj, described the experience as truly spiritual.
530 million devotees have taken holy dip in Triveni Sangam so far: UP CM Yogi Adityanath
Lucknow, February 17: As Prayagraj continues to witness a huge footfall of devotees gathering at Mahakumbh, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said that so far, 53 crore devotees have taken a holy dip in the Triveni Sangam and this process will continue for the next nine days.
Mahakumbh: Over 7.9 million devotees take holy dip in Triveni Sangam
Prayagraj, February 14: Over 7.9 million devotees have taken a holy dip in the Triveni Sangam (confluence of Ganga, Yamuna and the mythical Saraswati) till 4:00 PM, as per the official data released on Friday.
More than 5.1 million pilgrims and 200 thousand Kalpavasis visit Maha Kumbh
Prayagraj, February 14: More than 5.1 million pilgrims and over 200 thousand Kalpavasis visited the ongoing Maha Kumbh Mela on Friday noon being held in Prayagraj, as per official data.
More than 2.73 million devotees take holy dip in Maha Kumbh
Prayagraj, February 13: More than 2.73 million devotees have taken a dip in the Triveni Sangam as of 10 am on Thursday, during the ongoing Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj, according to the Uttar Pradesh government.
Prayagraj Mahakumbh: Drones keep watch as devotees gather for Magh Purnima
Prayagraj, February 12: As the Mahakumbh 2025 enters its final stretch, security measures have been ramped up, especially with the upcoming Magh Purnima on February 14, ensuring all arrangements are in place for smooth celebrations.
Massive traffic jams in Prayagraj, devotees struggle amid gridlock
New Delhi, Feb 11: The roads leading to the Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj are witnessing unprecedented congestion as millions of devotees continue to arrive for taking holy dip at the Triveni Sangam.
Devotees take holy dip at Triveni Sangam on 30th day of Maha Kumbh, express satisfaction with facilities
New Delhi, Feb 11: On the 30th day of the Maha Kumbh, thousands of devotees gathered at the sacred Triveni Sangam in Prayagraj to take a holy dip, seeking spiritual purification and divine blessings.
Around 12.5 lakh devotees arrived in Prayagraj by train: CPRO, Northeast Frontier Railway
Guwahati, February 10: Devotees continue to arrive in Prayagraj for the MahaKumbh Mela, with around 12.5 lakh people travelling by train, said Kapinjal Kishore Sharma, Chief Public Relations Officer (CPRO) of Northeast Frontier Railway.
President Murmu to visit Maha Kumbh today, take holy dip at Triveni Sangam
New Delhi, Feb 10: President Droupadi Murmu is scheduled to visit Prayagraj on Monday to participate in the ongoing Maha Kumbh festivities, where she will take a sacred dip at the Triveni Sangam.
UP: One way plan to remain in effect at Prayagraj railway station as devotees continue to throng Maha Kumbh
Prayagraj, February 9: A large number of devotees continue to arrive in Prayagraj for the holy dip at the Sangam. It has been 26 days since the start of the Maha Kumbh, and over 420 million devotees have taken a sacred dip at the holy Sangam so far.
Rajasthan CM Bhajanlal Sharma serves prasad to devotees in Prayagraj
Prayagraj, February 9: Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma after taking a holy bath at Triveni Sangam in Uttar Pradesh's Prayagraj in the ongoing Mahakumbh served prasad to devotees at Rajasthan Mandap here.
Over 410 million devotees take holy dip at Triveni Sangam
Prayagraj, February 9: The ongoing Mahakumbh at Triveni Sangam continues to draw devotees from across the globe to witness and participate in one of the largest religious gatherings in the world.
Consider myself fortunate: Gujarat CM Patel after taking holy dip at Sangam in Mahakumbh
Prayagraj, February 7: Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on Friday lauded the arrangements at Mahakumbh 2025 in Prayagraj and said that he considered himself 'fortune' after taking a holy dip at the Triveni Sangam.
Goa CM Pramod Sawant Flags Off Train to Prayagraj for MahaKumbh Mela
Karmali, February 6: Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant flagged off a special train from Karmali Railway Station to Prayagraj, carrying devotees who will attend the MahaKumbh Mela 2025. This initiative is part of the arrangements made by the Goa government to assist the pilgrims traveling to the religious event.
Bhutan King, UP CM Yogi Adityanath offer prayers at Triveni Sangam in Prayagraj
Prayagraj, February 4: Bhutan King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath offered prayers at Triveni Sangam in Prayagraj on Tuesday. Bhutan King accompanied by Yogi Adityanath arrived in Prayagraj to attend the Maha Kumbh Mela.
Foreign devotees take holy dip at Triveni Sangam, call it 'experience beyond words'
Prayagraj, February 3: Foreign devotees on Monday took third 'Amrit Snan' at the Triveni Sangam on Basant Panchami in Prayagraj, pilgrims from Slovenia to Ukraine and Germany expressed their gratitude, with many describing the moment as energising, blessed, and beyond words.
Mahakumbh's 3rd Amrit Snan: One-way route for devotees, 'Operation Eleven' for crowd control
Mahakumbh Nagar, Feb 2: A special crowd management plan, 'Operation Eleven', has been put in place for the Amrit Snan on Basant Panchami at Mahakumbh. The initiative has been launched under the strict directives of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath to ensure the safety and convenience of devotees.
Mahakumbh pilgrims dismiss social media allegations, praise PM Modi & CM Yogi for arrangements
Prayagraj, February 2: Pilgrims at the Mahakumbh Mela dismissed social media allegations of mismanagement and defamation attempts, stating that 90 per cent of reports on Facebook and Instagram are fake.
IndiGo ramps up Prayagraj capacity significantly during Mahakumbh
New Delhi, January 30: With rising demand for Prayragraj flights, IndiGo airline has further increased its flights and seat capacity significantly to/from the Sangram city during the period in which the city hosts the Mahakumbh Mela 2025.
Prayagraj: Large number of devotees flock to Maha Kumbh despite dense fog
Prayagraj, January 30: Despite a dense layer of fog enveloping Prayagraj on Thursday, a large number of devotees continued to arrive at the ongoing Mahakumbh, marking the significant religious gathering with unwavering devotion.
Every day of Maha Kumbh is auspicious, devotees can take dip at any ghat: Sri Sri Ravi Shankar
Karnataka, January 29: Spiritual leader Sri Sri Ravi Shankar has said that each day of the 45 days of Maha Kumbh is auspicious and there is no such thing as one particular moment or minute to take a dip.
Leaders across political lines grief death of devotees in Mahakumbh
New Delhi, January 29: As chaos erupts over the stampede at the ongoing Mahakumbh, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday paid his respects to the deceased devotees who lost their lives in the incident during the early hours of the day.
Huge influx of devotees in Ayodhya on Mauni Amavasya; over 50 lakh pilgrims visit holy city in 72 hours
Ayodhya, Jan 29: While lakhs of pilgrims flock to Prayagraj for the 'Mauni Amavasya snan', the holy city of Ayodhya also witnessed an overwhelming surge of devotees on the auspicious occasion.
Uttarakhand government issues toll-free helplines for Mahakumbh devotees
Dehradun, January 29: Uttarakhand government on Wednesday released toll-free numbers to assist its citizens attending the Mahakumbh in Uttar Pradesh's Prayagraj.
Raebareli Police restricts vehicles to Prayagraj after Maha Kumbh incident
Raebareli, January 29: To prevent overcrowding in Prayagraj, the Raebareli Police Department has set up checkpoints to temporarily hold vehicles, including buses, carrying devotees to the Maha Kumbh Mela, police said on Wednesday.
CM Yogi closely monitoring Mahakumbh situation from war room
Lucknow, January 29: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath is constantly monitoring the situation at Mahakumbh 2025. The Chief Minister's Office confirmed that CM Yogi is overseeing operations from the war room set up for the event.
Maha Kumbh: Authorities beef up measures for grand Mauni Amavasya snan
Mahakumbh Nagar, Jan 28: As millions of devotees and tourists gather in Prayagraj for the Mauni Amavasya Snan at Maha Kumbh 2025 on Wednesday, the state administration and police have intensified efforts and measures to ensure a secure and comfortable experience for them.