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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.
Mahakumbh stampede: Family gather at deceased mother-daughter duo's residence in UP's Ballia
Ballia, January 30: Family members gathered at the residence of the mother and daughter who died during the Mahakumbh stampede that occurred in the early hours of Wednesday in Prayagaraj.
Prayagraj: 30 kiled in Maha Kumbh stampede; CM Yogi orders judicial inquiry, announces assistance
New Delhi, January 29: Leaders across the political spectrum expressed condolences on the tragic stampede incident, that occured in the early hours of Wednesday, killing 30 and injuring several others.
Swami Avimukteshwaranand urges devotees to keep patience, says no specific place for holy dip
Prayagraj, January 29: Jagadguru Shankaracharaya Swami Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati Maharaj, has appealed to the devotees to take holy dip anywhere in the Kumbh Kshetra and there is "no specific place" for it.
Situations in control for 'Amrit Snan', says DIG Vaibhav Krishna after Maha Kumbh stampede
Prayagraj, January 29: Maha Kumbh Deputy Inspector in General (DIG) Vaibhav Krishna on Wednesday said that situations had brought in control while Juna Akhara along with two other Akharas would be going for Amrit Snan at Triveni Sangam of the Mahakumbh Mela.
Stampede incident at Mahakumbh is extremely sad: President Murmu
New Delhi, January 29: President Droupadi Murmu has expressed sadness over the mishap at Mahakumbh in Prayagraj early this morning.
Administration engaged in helping victims, PM Modi offers condolences to victims of MahaKumbh incident
New Delhi, January 29: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday expressed his condolences to the devotees who lost their loved ones in the stampede-like situation in Maha Kumbh and wished for the speedy recovery of all the injured.
Maha Kumbh stampede: Extremely sad, my deepest condolences to devotees who lost loved ones, says PM Modi
New Delhi, Jan 29: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday expressed grief over the stampede incident in Prayagraj Maha Kumbh and offered condolences to the devotees who have lost their loved ones.
Mahakumbh stampede: Situation in Prayagraj is under control, assures Yogi Adityanath
Lucknow, January 29: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday appealed to devotees at the ongoing Mahakumbh in Uttar Pradesh's Prayagraj to take a holy dip at the ghats nearest to them and advised to not insist on taking a dip at the Sangam Ghat due to large crowds.
CM Yogi Adityanath urges devotees to follow guidelines for Maha Kumbh
Prayagraj, January 29: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath posted a message on social media platform X on Wednesday, advising devotees attending the Mahakumbh 2025 in Prayagraj to follow instructions issued by the administration.
Stampede-like situation at Mahakumbh: Amit Shah assures support to UP CM Yogi Adityanath
New Delhi, January 29: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday spoke to Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath after a stampede-like situation broke out at the Sangam amid the celebration of the Mauni Amavasya at the Mahakumbh Mela, assuring to provide all possible support from Centre.
PM Modi speaks to UP CM Yogi Adityanath for second time in an hour after a stampede-like situation in Mahakumbh
New Delhi, January 29: The Prime Minister on Wednesday spoke to Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath for the second time in an hour after a stampede-like situation in the ongoing Mahakumbh. The Prime Minister is continuously monitoring the situation at MahaKumbh. The Prime Minister has also called for immediate support measures.
Stampede-like situation at Mahakumbh in Prayagraj; some people injured, says official
Prayagraj, January 29: A 'stampede-like' situation arose at Mahakumbh in Prayagraj in the early hours of Wednesday, leading to some people being injured, according to Special Executive Officer Akanksha Rana.
Akharas extend support to administration, call off 'Amrit Snan' after Maha Kumbh stampede
Prayagraj, Jan 29: In the wake of the stampede at Maha Kumbh on Wednesday, several Akharas have decided to call off the 'Amrit Snan' of Mauni Amavasya and extend full cooperation to the administration to restore order.
Clean, safe, divine, grand and digital: RS MP Sudha Murthy on Maha Kumbh
Prayagraj, January 24: Rajya Sabha MP Sudha Murty on Friday hailed the arrangements at the ongoing Maha Kumbh, describing them as "clean, safe, divine, grand, and digital." She further stated that the model of the Mahakumbh arrangements could serve as a benchmark for other governments to follow.
Gautam Adani attends Maha Kumbh mela in Prayagraj, prepares Mahaprasad
Prayagraj, Jan 21: Gautam Adani, the Chairman of the Adani Group along with his wife Priti Adani made a heartfelt visit to the Maha Kumbh Mela in Uttar Pradesh's Prayagraj on Tuesday, to participate in the 'Ganga Puja' and 'Mahaprasad Seva'.
Maha Kumbh is a confluence of peace: Swami Vijayendra Saraswathi
Prayagraj, January 19: Delighted by huge participation of devotees from across the country and the world over at the start of the Maha Kumbh at Prayagraj, the Shankaracharya of Kanchi Peetham Jagadguru Swami Vijayendra Saraswathi said that the Kumbh is a priceless gift of the Sanatan cultural-spiritual heritage.
Karnataka Deputy CM Shivakumar to visit Maha Kumbh
Belagvi, January 19: Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Sunday said that he will be visiting Maha Kumbh and want to be part of the "great" event.
Unforgettable crowd, unimaginable scene and extraordinary confluence...: PM Modi on Maha Kumbh 2025
New Delhi, January 19: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday highlighted different aspects of the Maha Kumbh 2025 and said that this mega event is an "extraordinary" confluence of equality and harmony packed with "unforgettable crowd" and "unimaginable scenes."
UP CM Yogi issues directives to accommodate 8-10 crore devotees expected on Mauni Amavasya
Lucknow, January 15: As part of the Maha Kumbh, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath convened a high-level review meeting and stressed the importance of seamless arrangements to accommodate a massive turnout of devotees expected to visit the Triveni Sangam in Prayagraj for the holy dip during Mauni Amavasya on January 29.
CM Yogi thanks all departments and organizations for successful execution of first Amrit Snan at Mahakumbh
Lucknow, January 14: On the auspicious occasion of Makar Sankranti, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath extended his heartfelt wishes to those taking a holy dip in the Ganga during Mahakumbh 2025. Through a heartfelt post on his social media handle X, he congratulated the revered saints, Kalpvasis, and devotees participating in this grand convergence of faith, equality, and unity, a release said.
Prayag's Mahakumbh's arrangement worth learning for 'Simhastha-2028', says MP CM
Bhopal, Jan 14: Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Tuesday expressed that the arrangements made in Mahakumbh in Prayagraj (Uttar Pradesh) can be learned from in view of Simhastha-2028 to be held in Ujjain.
Officers, jawans on duty to ensure everything is under control: UP DGP on Maha Kumbh security
Lucknow, January 14: Uttar Pradesh DGP Prashant Kumar on Tuesday said the police department is continuously monitoring the situation to ensure everything remains under control during the Maha Kumbh.
Go back with resolution to conserve rivers, plant trees, urges Chidanand Saraswati at Maha Kumbh 2025
Prayagraj, January 13: As the Maha Kumbh 2025 began in Prayagraj on Monday, Chidanand Saraswati, the spiritual head of the Rishikesh-based Parmarth Niketan Ashram, urged people to go back with the resolution to conserve rivers and plant trees.
Maha Kumbh a symbol of rise of great Sanatan culture: JP Nadda
New Delhi, Jan 13: Union Minister and BJP President J.P. Nadda extended greetings to the devotees participating in Maha Kumbh 2025, as the revered Hindu festival commenced on Monday.
Mahakumbh 2025: Baba Jai Gurudev's followers organise vegetarian awareness rally in Prayagraj
Prayagraj, January 12: The Mahakumbh in Prayagraj is not just a religious gathering, but also a platform for spreading social messages. A day before the start of the bathing festival, followers of Baba Jai Gurudev organized a vegetarian awareness rally in the Mahakumbh Nagar area.
UP Police tightens security ahead of Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj
Prayagraj, January 11: In preparation for the upcoming Maha Kumbh, the Uttar Pradesh Police has established a multi-layered security system around the Prayagraj district.
Anaaj wale baba: A unique attraction at the Prayagraj Mahakumbh
Prayagraj, Jan 11: As the grand Maha Kumbh, the largest religious gathering on the planet, is about to start in Prayagraj at the holy confluence of the revered Ganga, Yamuna and Saraswati rivers, the city is brimming with vibrant colours and a sense of excitement. Among the many unique and fascinating sights, one stands out -- a sadhu with plants growing on his head.
Swami Avimukteshwaranand condemns Chandrashekhar Azad's remarks on Mahakumbh
Prayagraj, January 11: Jagadguru Shankaracharya Swami Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati Maharaj on Saturday condemned Azad Samaj Party national president Chandrashekhar Azad's remarks on the Mahakumbh, saying that if people are making an effort to remove their sins, then no one should have any problem with it.