Is govt planning to extend Mahakumbh Mela? Here's what Prayagraj DM says about it
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Is govt planning to extend Mahakumbh Mela? Here's what Prayagraj DM says about it

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Is govt planning to extend Mahakumbh Mela? Here's what Prayagraj DM says about it Mahakumbh 2025: The 2025 Mahakumbh in Prayagraj has attracted a record-breaking more than 54 crore pilgrims, marking a significant spiritual event, with millions partaking in the sacred dip at the Triveni Sangam. Kumbh Mela 2025: Prayagraj District Magistrate Ravindra Mandar on Tuesday rejected rumors circulating on social media about an extension of the Mahakumbh Mela due to large crowds. 'No proposal from govt to extend' The DM said, "According to Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath's instructions, the administration is ensuring a smooth travel and other arrangements for all the devotees. The DM further said that the administration is also prioritising traffic management to ensure a smooth flow of both devotees and normal life in Prayagraj.

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Maha Kumbh 2025 | How world media covered 45-day event in Prayagraj: ‘More pilgrims than US population’
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Maha Kumbh 2025 | How world media covered 45-day event in Prayagraj: ‘More pilgrims than US population’

Hindustan Times  

Maha Kumbh 2025: A sea of pilgrims from across the country on Wednesday, February 26, took a holy dip at the Triveni Sangam on Maha Shivratri as the 45-day Maha Kumbh inched towards its closure. Naga Sadhus arrive in a procession to take a holy dip in Sangam, the confluence of Ganges, Yamuna and Saraswati rivers, at the Maha Kumbh …

As Maha Kumbh 2025 Ends Today, Authorities On Alert: Extra Trains, Tight Security & Medical Support Ready
3 weeks, 3 days ago

As Maha Kumbh 2025 Ends Today, Authorities On Alert: Extra Trains, Tight Security & Medical Support Ready

ABP News  

As the final Amrit Snan of the Mahakumbh 2025 is scheduled for February 26 the Indian Railways is anticipating a large number of passengers both travelling to Prayagraj and returning to their hometown. Special arrangements have been made to run additional trains after the Maha Shivaratri Snan, with extra rakes stationed near Prayagraj for use as needed. The railway minister …

Maha Kumbh 2025: Over 350 trains to run from Prayagraj on Maha Shivaratri
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Maha Kumbh 2025: Over 350 trains to run from Prayagraj on Maha Shivaratri

Hindustan Times  

The Indian Railways has undertaken special arrangements for Maha Shivaratri, planning to run more than 350 additional trains from Prayagraj to facilitate the return of pilgrims following the final Amrit Snan of Mahakumbh 2025 on February 26, said Indian Railway in a statement. Representational image: The Indian Railways has announced more than 350 additional trains will help transport pilgrims back …

Will Maha Kumbh 2025 dates be extended? Prayagraj DM responds
1 month, 1 week ago

Will Maha Kumbh 2025 dates be extended? Prayagraj DM responds

Hindustan Times  

The district magistrate of Uttar Pradesh's Prayagraj has clarified that the Maha Kumbh will conclude on its original end date of February 26, amid rumours that the date has been ‘extended.’ In response to the increasing number of devotees attending the current Mahakumbh Mela in Prayagraj, new bathing and transportation rules were imposed. Mandhad told news agency ANI, “This is …

Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 dates extended? Prayagraj District Magistrate clarifies
1 month, 1 week ago

Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 dates extended? Prayagraj District Magistrate clarifies

Live Mint  

Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 will end on February 2026 on the occasion of Mahashivratri and the dates have not been extended so far, reported ANI citing Prayagraj District Magistrate Ravindra Kumar Mandhad. While speaking about the rumours of Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 dates, Prayagraj District Magistrate Ravindra Kumar Mandhad told ANI, "This is a rumour, and the end date for …

Parliamentary panel raps highways body over Prayagraj Maha Kumbh traffic woes
1 month, 1 week ago

Parliamentary panel raps highways body over Prayagraj Maha Kumbh traffic woes

India Today  

The Parliamentary Public Accounts Committee has pulled up the National Highways Authority of India after Prayagraj city and several highways leading to it were jam-packed with vehicles last week as devotees headed to Sangam to take a holy dip during the Maha Kumbh, sources said. A series of pictures and videos, including satellite images, released in the public domain over …

Mahakumbh 2025: Railways takes these initiatives to manage crowd, to operate this new train | Check details
1 month, 1 week ago

Mahakumbh 2025: Railways takes these initiatives to manage crowd, to operate this new train | Check details

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Mahakumbh 2025: There is a huge crowd at the railway stations to go to Mahakumbh in Prayagraj. This train will run from Prayagraj Rambagh and will stop at the following stations: List of stations Jhunsi Gyanpur Road Madho Singh Banaras Bhadohi Janghai Maa Belha Devi Dham Pratapgarh Jn. Mankapur Babhanan Basti Khalilabad Gorakhpur Chauri Chaura Gauri Bazar Deoria Sadar Bhatni …

Sangam Railway Station Temporarily Closed Due To Heavy Rush Of Pilgrims For Maha Kumbh
1 month, 1 week ago

Sangam Railway Station Temporarily Closed Due To Heavy Rush Of Pilgrims For Maha Kumbh

ABP News  

Amid the huge surge in crowds during the ongoing Maha Kumbh Mela, the Prayagraj District Administration has temporarily closed Sangam station. "As per the order of Prayagraj District Administration, Prayagraj Raj Sangam station of Northern Railway Lucknow Division will remain closed for passenger movement from 1:30 pm on 9 February to 12:00 midnight of 14 February. As per the order …

Maha Kumbh 2025: Prayagraj Sangam Railway station to reopen for passengers on THIS date
1 month, 1 week ago

Maha Kumbh 2025: Prayagraj Sangam Railway station to reopen for passengers on THIS date

Live Mint  

Prayagraj Raj Sangam station of Northern Railway Lucknow Division will remain closed for passenger movement from 1:30 pm on 9 February to 12:00 midnight on 14 February, as per the order of Prayagraj District Administration. Prayagraj Sangam railway station was closed due to excessive crowd outside the station. ADCP Kuldeep Singh said, "The number of vehicles is very high and …

Maha Kumbh Mela 2025: Huge crowd of devotees triggers massive jam in Prayagraj
1 month, 1 week ago

Maha Kumbh Mela 2025: Huge crowd of devotees triggers massive jam in Prayagraj

The Hindu  

A severe traffic congestion extending for kilometers was witnessed on the routes to the Maha Kumbh Mela here on Sunday with Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav asking the government to make emergency arrangements for the stranded devotees. Regarding the traffic jam, Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav in a post on X said, "Emergency arrangements should be made immediately for the …

Mahakumbh 2025: Prayagraj Sangam station closed temporarily due to heavy crowd
1 month, 1 week ago

Mahakumbh 2025: Prayagraj Sangam station closed temporarily due to heavy crowd

Live Mint  

Mahakumbh 2025: In light of the increasing crowd, the railway authorities have decided to temporarily close Prayagraj Sangam station. One-way plan Due to swelling numbers of devotees, the Prayagraj Railway has decided to extend the one-way plan at the station until further notice. To ensure smooth and safe rail travel, separate entry and exit routes have been designated for pilgrims …

MahaKumbh 2025: Post-Stampede, Record Crowds in Prayagraj, Safety Tightened | ABP NEWS
1 month, 3 weeks ago

MahaKumbh 2025: Post-Stampede, Record Crowds in Prayagraj, Safety Tightened | ABP NEWS

ABP News  

The 2025 Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj is witnessing a massive surge of devotees at the sacred Sangam. In light of previous incidents like stampedes, the administration has taken extensive measures to enhance safety and organization. The upcoming Amrit Snan on Basant Panchami is a major focus, with the administration on high alert to ensure smooth proceedings. The entire administrative …

Mahakumbh 2025: Prayagraj Railway Division makes these special arrangements for 'amrit snan' on Mauni Amavasya
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Mahakumbh 2025: Prayagraj Railway Division makes these special arrangements for 'amrit snan' on Mauni Amavasya

India TV News  

The Prayagraj Railway Division made special arrangements for a smooth commuter experience across all the railway stations ahead of 'Amrit Snan' in the Mahakumbh on Mauni Amavasya on January 29. The Prayagraj Railway Division rolled out a special plan along with certain restrictions to ensure the safety and smooth flow of the devotees. Over 13.21 crore pilgrims taken a holy …

Maha Kumbh Mela 2025: Gautam Adani lauds UP government’s planning as a subject for B-School research
2 months ago

Maha Kumbh Mela 2025: Gautam Adani lauds UP government’s planning as a subject for B-School research

Live Mint  

Gautam Adani, Chairman of Adani Group, on Tuesday, lauded the Uttar Pradesh government for its exceptional management of the Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 being held in Prayagraj district of Uttar Pradesh. Gautam Adani joined hands with the International Society for Krishna Consciousness to serve meals to devotees at the ongoing Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 in Prayagraj. The Maha Kumbh Mela …

Mahakumbh 2025: Prayagraj's stunning pictures day before Kumbh mela commences
2 months, 1 week ago

Mahakumbh 2025: Prayagraj's stunning pictures day before Kumbh mela commences

India TV News  

Image Source : pti 1/10 Sadhus of Shri Panchayati Akhara Bada Udasin take part in a procession towards Sangam ahead of Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 in Prayagraj on Sunday Image Source : pti 2/10 A devotee walks past a mural ahead of Maha Kumbh Mela 2025, in Prayagraj on Sunday. Image Source : pti 3/10 The workers on a truck …

Mahakumbh 2025: How much devotees will have to spend on bus, flight and train tickets? | Check details
2 months, 1 week ago

Mahakumbh 2025: How much devotees will have to spend on bus, flight and train tickets? | Check details

India TV News  

Kumbh Mela 2025: The much-awaited Mahakumbh Mela, set to begin on January 13 and run until February 26, is expected to be a grand event unlike any other in history. Transportation preparedness: Roadways, railways and flights The mega-event will see thousands of buses, trains, and flights transporting devotees to Prayagraj, the host city of the Kumbh Mela. Uttar Pradesh roadways …

Mahakumbh Mela 2025: Railways to run 10,000 trains; ‘tent city’ at Prayagraj to greet 45 cr pilgrims —details here
2 months, 1 week ago

Mahakumbh Mela 2025: Railways to run 10,000 trains; ‘tent city’ at Prayagraj to greet 45 cr pilgrims —details here

Live Mint  

As the Mahakumbh Mela 2025 begins next week, the Indian Railways has made robust arrangements to ensure the safe and efficient travel of millions of devotees to and from Prayagraj in Uttar Pradesh. Sharing details of the comprehensive plan to handle the unprecedented rush of devotees, Railway Board’s Executive Director Dilip Kumar said the Indian Railways would operate more than …

Planning to visit Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 in Prayagraj? Here are 10 facts and tips
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Planning to visit Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 in Prayagraj? Here are 10 facts and tips

Hindustan Times  

Prayagraj in Uttar Pradesh will host the Maha Kumbh Mela, one of the biggest religious congregations in the world, from January 13 to February 25, 2025. Prayagraj: 'Sadhus' take part in 'Dharm Dhwaja Puja' ceremony of Niranjani Akhara ahead of Maha Kumbh Mela 2025, in Prayagraj, Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2024. Here are 10 things that everyone who intends to attend …

Mahakumbh 2025: Railways to run 3,000 special trains, check advance ticket booking details, other facilities
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2 months, 3 weeks ago

Mahakumbh 2025: Railways to run 3,000 special trains, check advance ticket booking details, other facilities

India TV News  

Kumbh Mela 2025: Preparations for Mahakumbh 2025 are in full swing across various departments, including the Indian Railways. About Mahakumbh Mela 2025 Kumbh Mela is organised every 3 years, Ardh Kumbh Mela every 6 years and Maha Kumbh Mela every 12 years. Mahakumbh Mela 2025 is going to be organised in Siddhi Yoga on January 29, 2025, in Prayagraj, Uttar …

Mahakumbh 2025: Mela administration hikes boat fare by 50 per cent amid prolonged demands from boatmen
3 months ago

Mahakumbh 2025: Mela administration hikes boat fare by 50 per cent amid prolonged demands from boatmen

India TV News  

Kumbh Mela 2025: Ahead of the Mahakumbh in Uttar Pradesh's Prayagraj, the Kumbh Mela Administration has approved a 50% hike in fares for boatmen, addressing their long-standing demands. Additional District Magistrate for Mahakumbh, Vivek Chaturvedi, confirmed the decision, stating it was reached after fruitful discussions between the Prayagraj District Boatmen Association and the Mela administration. About Mahakumbh Mela 2025 Kumbh …

Maha Kumbh 2025: Indian Railways to launch THIS initiative to remove level crossings ahead of mega fair
3 months ago

Maha Kumbh 2025: Indian Railways to launch THIS initiative to remove level crossings ahead of mega fair

India TV News  

The authorities in Mahakumbh Nagar, Uttar Pradesh are doing everything to make next year's Maha Kumbh successful. Indian Railways, in collaboration with the UP State Bridge Corporation, undertook a project to elevate railway tracks to remove level crossings before next Maha Kumbh. A major highlight of this transformation is the removal of level crossings, made possible through the collaborative efforts …

Maha Kumbh: Yogi ministers extend invitations to Bihar Governor, CM for religious congregation in Prayagraj
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3 months, 1 week ago

Maha Kumbh: Yogi ministers extend invitations to Bihar Governor, CM for religious congregation in Prayagraj

India TV News  

Maha Kumbh 2025: Bihar Governor Rajendra Arlekar and Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Thursday received invitations from the Yogi Adityanath government in Uttar Pradesh for the "Mahakumbh," an over month-long religious congregation in Prayagraj scheduled to commence in January. Arrangements for over 450 million pilgrims, saints and tourists Addressing a press conference, the UP ministers said their government was dedicated …

Maha Kumbh 2025: Yogi govt make THIS special arrangement to keep accurate count of devotees attending mela
3 months, 1 week ago

Maha Kumbh 2025: Yogi govt make THIS special arrangement to keep accurate count of devotees attending mela

India TV News  

Maha Kumbh 2025: As Uttar Pradesh gears up for the Maha Kumbh 2025, one of the largest religious gatherings in the world, the Yogi Adityanath-led government is planning to install Artificial intelligence-enabled cameras to ensure an accurate headcount of devotees visiting the mela. The government issued a statement saying that till now there was no accurate technology to count the …

Railways to run over 1300 trains for Prayagraj’s Mahakumbh Mela from January 13 to February 26
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Railways to run over 1300 trains for Prayagraj’s Mahakumbh Mela from January 13 to February 26

The Hindu  

An estimated 40 crore pilgrims will visit the Mahakumbh Mela, which is set to take place next year in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, the Railways has said. Apart from 140 regular trains, the Railways will run 1,225 special trains during the six main ritualistic bathing days during the mela period. “In order to cater to pilgrims wishing to visit Ayodhya and …

Mahakumbh Mela 2025: Indian Railways to set up luxury 'tent city' for visitors in Prayagraj, know all about it
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4 months ago

Mahakumbh Mela 2025: Indian Railways to set up luxury 'tent city' for visitors in Prayagraj, know all about it

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Mahakumbh Mela 2025: The Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation Limited is gearing up to set up a premium tent city named "Maha Kumbh Gram" in Uttar Pradesh's Prayagraj in view of the upcoming Mahakumbh Mela next year. 'Maha Kumbh Gram' tent city in Prayagraj Rahul Himalian, Director, IRCTC said, "Maha Kumbh Gram Tent City in Prayagraj will offer deluxe …

Railways to run 900 special trains for Prayagraj Kumbh Mela in 2025
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Railways to run 900 special trains for Prayagraj Kumbh Mela in 2025

The Hindu  

Indian Railways is planning to run 900 special trains to Prayagraj district of Uttar Pradesh for the upcoming Kumbh Mela scheduled to be held in January 2025. “It is estimated that there will be a footfall of an estimated 30 crore pilgrims in the Kumbh Mela and their main medium of transport remains trains,” a spokesperson of the Indian Railways …

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