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More than 491 million devotees take holy dips in Mahakumbh so far
Prayagraj, February 13: More than 491.4 million devotees have taken a dip in the Triveni Sangam (confluence of Ganga, Yamuna and the mythical Saraswati) since the inception of 2025 Mahakumbh Mela, the Uttar Pradesh government said on Thursday.
Kashi Vishwanath temple sees record-breaking Rs 7 crore in cash donations in just one month
Varanasi, Feb 13: Varanasi's Shri Kashi Vishwanath Temple has seen an extraordinary surge in donations, with devotees contributing over Rs 7 crore in cash to the temple's 'Hundis (donation boxes)' in just one month. This figure represents only the donations counted so far, with additional Hundis, especially those for gold and silver, yet to be tallied.
Vivek Oberoi visits MahaKumbh 2025 with family
Prayagraj, February 13: Actor Vivek Oberoi visited the Mahakumbh 2025 in Prayagraj on Thursday, accompanied by his family, to take a holy dip at the Triveni Sangam, where the Ganga, Yamuna, and Saraswati rivers converge.
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.
Maha Kumbh: C'garh CM, Cabinet, all-party MLAs take a holy dip in Triveni Sangam (Ld)
Raipur, Feb 13: Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai, along with his Cabinet, all-party MLAs, and all the Lok Sabha MPs from the state, took a holy dip in the Triveni Sangam during the ongoing Maha Kumbh.
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.
1.40 crore pilgrims visited Kashi Vishwanath Dham since Jan 11: Temple trust CEO
Varanasi, Feb 12: The ancient city of Varanasi is witnessing an unprecedented influx of devotees as it prepares to host Naga Sadhus and saints ahead of Maha Shivratri.
Mahakumbh 2025 an absolute once-in-a-lifetime experience: Erik Solheim
New Delhi, Feb 12: The Mahakumbh 2025 is an absolute once-in-a-lifetime experience, said Erik Solheim, former Minister of Climate and Environment of Norway, on Wednesday.
Prayagraj: Flower petals showered on devotees taking holy dip at Triveni Sangam on Magh Purnima
Prayagraj, February 12: 'Pushp Varsha' also known as the showering of petals, was done on the devotees and ascetics taking a holy dip in the Triveni Sangam on the occasion of the Magh Purnima on Wednesday during the ongoing Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj.
Surge in devotees at Ganga Ghats in Varanasi on Maghi Purnima; drones monitor massive crowds
New Delhi, Feb 12: Thousands of devotees gathered at the Ganga ghats in Varanasi on Wednesday to take a holy dip on Maghi Purnima.
Prayagraj: Devotees throng Triveni sangam on Magh Purnima
Prayagraj, February 12: A massive crowd of devotees gathered at the Triveni Sangam during the ongoing Maha Kumbh on Wednesday to take a holy dip on the auspicious occasion of Magh Purnima.
Massive crowd gathers at Triveni Sangam for holy dip; CM Yogi extends wishes on Magh Purnima
Prayagraj, February 12: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath extended his heartfelt congratulations to everyone on the auspicious occasion of Magh Purnima.
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.
UP CM extends wishes on Magh Purnima as devotees set to gather at Triveni Sangam for holy dip
Prayagraj, Feb 12: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath extended his heartfelt congratulations to all devotees, saints and residents of the state during the ongoing Maha Kumbh on the auspicious occasion of Magh Purnima.
Maha Kumbh 2025: UP Police strengthen security ahead of Maghi Purnima today
Prayagraj, Feb 12: Ahead of the Maghi Purnima Snan at Maha Kumbh in Uttar Pradesh's Prayagraj on Wednesday, authorities have beefed up the security and taken several measures to ensure the safety of the devotees.
Magh Purnima: Railways ramp up services, set up separate entry and exit points at stations for crowd control
Prayagraj, Feb 11: Bracing for another massive rush of devotees on Magh Purnima on Wednesday, the Indian Railways has enhanced its services and made adequate arrangements for the smooth and safe journey for thousands of devotees heading to the sacred city of Prayagraj for the Maha Kumbh.
Prayagraj: Four generations of Ambanis take holy dip at Maha Kumbh
Prayagraj, February 11: Reliance Industries chairman Mukesh Ambani, along with his family took a holy dip in the Triveni Sangam at the Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj here on Tuesday.
Devotees continue to throng Shree Ram temple in Ayodhya following Mahakumbh snan
Ayodhya, February 11,: Ayodhya's Shree Ram Janmabhoomi Mandir continues to see devotees pouring in on Tuesday, after the first anniversary of the temple's inauguration was celebrated as per the Hindu calendaras on January 11. Last year, the auspicious event was celebrated during the Kurma Dwadashi of Shukla Paksha.
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.
Bihar: 3 dead, 2 injured in collision between truck and auto
Kaimur, February 11: A collision between a truck and an auto took place in the early hours of Tuesday near the Muthani area in the Mohania police station area of Kaimur district.
Crowd of devotees throng at Maha Kumbh to take dip in Triveni Sangam
Prayagraj, February 11: A huge crowd of devotees arrived at the ongoing Maha Kumbh Mela Kshetra on Tuesday to take a holy dip in the Triveni Sangam.
Panchayats will play crucial role in Simhastha's preparation, says MP CM
Ujjain, Feb 11: As the arrangements for Simhastha 2028 will be extended to the rural areas of Ujjain, the state government has decided to involve gram panchayats to ensure better preparation.
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.
BJP workers facilitating pilgrims heading to Prayagraj via Madhya Pradesh: MP BJP chief VD Sharma
New Delhi, February 10: Madhya Pradesh Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Chief VD Sharma on Monday said that all his party workers, Member of Parliament (MPs) and Member of Legislative Assembly (MLAs) are facilitating pilgrims heading to Prayagraj via Madhya Pradesh to take holy dip at Maha Kumbh Mela.
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.
Northern Railways gears up for MahaKumbh Snan on Feb 12, ensures smooth travel
New Delhi, February 10: Northern Railways is making extensive preparations for the upcoming Snan on February 12, ensuring smooth travel for MahaKumbh devotees.
Railways deploys 40 special trains from Jabalpur to Prayagraj for MahaKumbh pilgrims
Jabalpur, February 10: The West Central Railway has made special arrangements for passengers travelling to MahaKumbh in Prayagraj, with around 40 special trains operating from Jabalpur on February 9 and 10, officials said.
Maha Kumbh: Northern Railway prepares for record crowds expected on Maghi Purnima
Prayagraj, Feb 10: With millions of devotees expected to descend on the banks of the Triveni Sangam for the fourth Amrit Snan of the Maha Kumbh Mela on Maghi Purnima, the Indian Railways has unveiled a comprehensive strategy to manage the massive crowds efficiently.
All 8 stations in Prayagraj area fully functional, lakhs of pilgrims reaching home safely daily: Minister
New Delhi, Feb 10: Union Minister of Railways and Electronics and IT, Ashwini Vaishnaw, on Monday informed that about 330 trains from eight different stations in the Prayagraj area carried 12.5 lakh passengers back to their homes on Sunday.
As Maha Kumbh nears one month, over 1.44 crore devotees take dip in Sangam daily
Mahakumbh Nagar, Feb 10: Prayagraj is witnessing an unparalleled spectacle of faith as Maha Kumbh 2025 continues to set new records in religious and cultural gatherings with each passing day.
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.
CM Dhami inspects Uttarakhand Mandapam at Maha Kumbh 2025, reviews facilities for pilgrims
Prayagraj, February 10: Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami visited Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, on Sunday to inspect the Uttarakhand Mandapam set up for Mahakumbh 2025, according to a statement from the Chief Minister's Office (CMO).
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.
Maha Kumbh: President Droupadi Murmu to take holy dip in Sangam on Monday
Mahakumbh Nagar, Feb 9: President Droupadi Murmu is set to participate in the ongoing Maha Kumbh by visiting Prayagraj on Monday and also take holy dip at the Triveni Sangam.
Ban on liquor, non-veg food around Vaishno Devi shrine extended for two more months
New Delhi, Feb 9: In a move to maintain the sanctity of the Vaishno Devi shrine in Jammu and Kashmir's Reasi district, the ban on the sale, possession, and consumption of liquor and non-vegetarian food in and around it has been extended for an additional two months, officials announced on Sunday.
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.
MP CM Mohan Yadav invites sadhus at Maha Kumbh for upcoming Ujjain Simhastha 2028
Prayagraj, February 8: After taking a holy dip at Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj on Saturday, Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav met saints in camp situated near the Sangam and sought their blessings. He also invited them for the upcoming Simhastha 2028 to be held in Ujjain.
Maha Kumbh 2025: Devraha Baba's Shivir becomes a beacon of faith for devotees
Prayagraj, Feb 7: Thousands of institutions and lakhs of saints from across the country have set up camps, eager to partake in the sacred rituals of this month-long event. While most of these temporary camps will be dismantled after the Maha Kumbh, one camp will remain -- immovable and steadfast -- throughout the year.