Lakhs of devotees take dip to mark start of Shivaratri, end of Kumbh
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Lakhs of devotees take dip to mark start of Shivaratri, end of Kumbh

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Lakhs of devotees on Sunday thronged the confluence of Ganga, Yamuna and mythical Saraswati for a holy dip on the auspicious occasion of Maha Shivaratri, bringing the Maha Kumbh to a close. Among those who took the holy dip today included Railways Minister Pawan Kumar Bansal, who arrived in the city with his family members and is likely to visit the Vindhyachal shrine later in the day for worship, Congress spokesman Javed Urfit said. Held at the Sangam every 12 years, the Maha Kumbh of 2013 is likely to be remembered for the largest ever turnout of three crore pilgrims for the Mauni Amavasya festival on 10 February. However, what was otherwise an occasion to rejoice, turned out to be a nightmare for the administration as a stampede broke out later in the day at the Allahabad Junction railway station, which was bursting at the seams with pilgrims on their way back after ‘snan.’ The stampede, which claimed 38 lives, came barely an hour after a similar incident was averted at the Kumbh area where the situation was brought under control, but only after some pilgrims died of suffocation.

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Kumbh Mela comes to a close, but devotees continue to flock to Sangam
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Kumbh Mela comes to a close, but devotees continue to flock to Sangam

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The Maha Kumbh Mela, which spanned 4,000 hectares from January 13 to February 26, witnessed an estimated 66 crore devotees taking a dip in the sacred waters Hindu devotees take ritualistic dips at the confluence of the rivers Ganges, Yamuna and mythical Saraswati on Shivaratri, the final day of Maha Kumbh festival, in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, February 26. The only …

Yogi Adityanath on Maha Kumbh stampede: ‘We didn’t allow the incident to be excessively highlighted as it would create panic’
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Yogi Adityanath on Maha Kumbh stampede: ‘We didn’t allow the incident to be excessively highlighted as it would create panic’

The Hindu  

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday said his government acted swiftly to control the situation after the January 29 stampede at the Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj, ensuring timely medical aid for victims while preventing widespread panic. Addressing a gathering of Indian Institute of Management and Indian Postal Service officials in Lucknow, Mr. Adityanath said, "We did not allow …

Kumbh stampede downplayed to avoid panic among 8 crore devotees: Yogi Adityanath
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Kumbh stampede downplayed to avoid panic among 8 crore devotees: Yogi Adityanath

India Today  

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday said his government acted swiftly to control the situation after the January 29 stampede at the Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj, ensuring timely medical aid for victims while preventing widespread panic. Addressing a gathering of Indian Institute of Management and Indian Postal Service officials in Lucknow, Adityanath said, "We did not allow the …

Week after Maha Kumbh, Prayagraj feels post-festive void
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Week after Maha Kumbh, Prayagraj feels post-festive void

India Today  

More than 60 crore people visited Uttar Pradesh's Prayagraj over 45 days to witness the Maha Kumbh Mela, a once-in-a-lifetime event held every 144 years. A week after the grand Maha Kumbh Mela concluded on Maha Shivratri, the city bore a desolate look. Workers dismantle tents after the conclusion of Maha Kumbh Mela, at Sangam in Prayagraj. In keeping with …

Maha Kumbh 2025: How many lost devotees were reunited with their families in Prayagraj?
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Maha Kumbh 2025: How many lost devotees were reunited with their families in Prayagraj?

Hindustan Times  

Over 54,000 people, who got separated from their loved ones during the recently concluded Maha Kumbh mela in Prayagraj, were successfully reunited with their families due to the efforts of the Yogi Adityanath-led Uttar Pradesh government. Maha Kumbh 2025 brought over 66 crore devotees to Prayagraj from across the world Amidst the sea of devotees, many got separated from their …

News in Frames: Where culture converges
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News in Frames: Where culture converges

The Hindu  

To the teeming hundreds of thousands, the Maha Kumbh is not just about taking a dip in the Triveni Sangam — the confluence of the Ganga, the Yamuna, and the mythical Saraswati — but also an emotional roller coaster. Confluence point: Devotees take a holy dip at the Sangam on the occasion of Maha Sivaratri, marking the culmination of the …

How does the Maha Kumbh ground in Prayagraj look after the Mela | Photos
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How does the Maha Kumbh ground in Prayagraj look after the Mela | Photos

Hindustan Times  

How does the Maha Kumbh ground in Prayagraj look after the Mela | Photos The Maha Kumbh Mela started on January 13 and ended on the occasion of Maha Shivratri in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh. The Maha Kumbh Mela started on January 13 and ended on the occasion of Maha Shivratri in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh on February 26 1 / 11 …

Maha Kumbh Mela over but people still flock to Triveni Sangam
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Maha Kumbh Mela over but people still flock to Triveni Sangam

The Hindu  

The Maha Kumbh 2025 culminated on Wednesday but a large number of pilgrims continued to throng the Sangam here, including many who missed taking the holy dip during the 45-day grand event. Many pilgrims who couldn't make it to the Maha Kumbh Mela, have come to the Sangam, and their feeling expressed before and after taking the holy dip at …

PM Modi on Maha Kumbh: ‘Mahayagna’ of unity concludes; apologizes for any shortcoming in services
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PM Modi on Maha Kumbh: ‘Mahayagna’ of unity concludes; apologizes for any shortcoming in services

The Hindu  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday likened the massive Maha Kumbh congregation to the newly awakened consciousness of a nation breathing freely after breaking the shackles of a slavery mindset. Editorial | Mela and melee: On the Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 and public safety The Prime Minister offered apology to "Mother Ganga, Mother Yamuna, Mother Saraswati" as well as people, …

Over 66 Crore Devotees Took Holy Dip During Maha Kumbh, 1.53 Crore On Final Day
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Over 66 Crore Devotees Took Holy Dip During Maha Kumbh, 1.53 Crore On Final Day

ABP News  

The 45-day spiritual Maha Kumbh which commenced on January 13, on the occasion of Makar Sankranti, witnessed a record gathering of devotees taking dip at the Triveni Sangam -- the confluence of the Ganga, Yamuna and the mythical Saraswati rivers -- in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh. According to the UP government, on the last day of Maha Kumbh, which concluded on …

Maha Kumbh 2025: Final Amrit Snan on Mahashivratri Completes, Pilgrim Count Surpasses 66 Crore
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Maha Kumbh 2025: Final Amrit Snan on Mahashivratri Completes, Pilgrim Count Surpasses 66 Crore

ABP News  

The grand Sanatan gathering at the sacred Triveni Sangam of Ganga, Yamuna, and the invisible Saraswati in Prayagraj has come to an end after 45 days. This monumental event witnessed an overwhelming surge of faith, with millions of devotees setting new records each day. Devotees from across the world gathered to celebrate Lord Shiva's grand festival with fervor. The chants …

Maha Kumbh draws to a close: over 1.4 crore people take holy dip on Sivaratri
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Maha Kumbh draws to a close: over 1.4 crore people take holy dip on Sivaratri

The Hindu  

Lakhs and lakhs of devotees streamed towards the Sangam, the confluence of the Ganga, the Yamuna, and the mythical Saraswati, on Wednesday for the final snan of the Maha Kumbh at Prayagraj on the occasion of the Maha Sivaratri festival. Over 1.44 crore people had taken the holy dip till 6 p.m. on the concluding day of the Maha Kumbh, …

DC Edit | Largest show of faith on earth
1 month ago

DC Edit | Largest show of faith on earth

Deccan Chronicle  

The Maha Kumbh has drawn to a close on Wednesday, marking the end of a 40-day religious confluence that is deeply rooted in the life and culture of a large part of the Indian population, especially in the northern part of the country. Indian authorities have developed expertise in managing crowds that range from a couple of thousands to the …

Maha Kumbh 2025 ends with 66 crore attendees, stampedes, viral stars like Monalisa | Recap
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Maha Kumbh 2025 ends with 66 crore attendees, stampedes, viral stars like Monalisa | Recap

Hindustan Times  

As the Maha Kumbh 2025 in Uttar Pradesh's Prayagraj concluded on Wednesday, February 26, with the final holy dip on Mahashivratri, the world’s largest spiritual gathering is leaving behind more than just numbers – some faces like ‘Monalisa' and IIT 'Baba’ amid the overwhelming crowd of over 66 crore that made hit headlines and some tragic moments like stampedes. While …

Flowers, prayers, chants of ‘har har mahadev’ on last day of Maha Kumbh | Photos
1 month ago

Flowers, prayers, chants of ‘har har mahadev’ on last day of Maha Kumbh | Photos

Hindustan Times  

Flowers, prayers, chants of ‘har har mahadev’ on last day of Maha Kumbh | Photos Lakhs of pilgrims from across India took a holy dip at the Triveni Sangam on Maha Shivratri as the 45-day. 1 / 20 Devotees take ritualistic dips at the confluence of the rivers Ganges, Yamuna and mythical Saraswati on Shivratri, the final day of Maha …

AP PHOTOS: Devotees across India celebrate the Shivaratri festival in honor of Hindu god Shiva
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AP PHOTOS: Devotees across India celebrate the Shivaratri festival in honor of Hindu god Shiva

Associated Press  

NEW DELHI — Millions of devotees across India are celebrating the Shivaratri festival that honors the Hindu god Shiva, one of the main deities of Hinduism. The devotees celebrate the festival in temples by pouring water or milk over the Shiva linga, a stone sculpture symbolic of Shiva, the Hindu god of destruction. At some temples, Hindu holy men, also …

Mahakumbh 2025: Over 1 crore devotees take holy dip today as Maha Shivratri marks grand conclusion of the mega-event
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Mahakumbh 2025: Over 1 crore devotees take holy dip today as Maha Shivratri marks grand conclusion of the mega-event

Live Mint  

Mahakumbh 2025: Over one crore devotees have taken holy dip since Wednesday morning on the occasion of Maha Shivratri. As per Uttar Pradesh government, over 1.18 crore Indians have taken holy dip at Prayagraj's Mahakumbh 2025 on Wednesday. Mahakumbh 2025: Large number of devotees arrive in Prayagraj | Watch A large number of devotees are arriving in Prayagraj since morning …

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

Prayagraj Maha Kumbh concludes today: Over one crore pilgrims expected to take holy dip on Maha Shivaratri
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1 month ago

Prayagraj Maha Kumbh concludes today: Over one crore pilgrims expected to take holy dip on Maha Shivaratri

Op India  

On the pious occasion of Maha Shivratri, hundreds of thousands of devotees flocked to Prayagraj’s Triveni Sangam on 26th February for the final holy dip during the Maha Kumbh. त्रिभुवनपति भगवान शिव और पुण्य सलिला माँ गंगा सभी का… — Yogi Adityanath February 25, 2025 “More than 1.30 crore devotees today and over 63.36 crore devotees so far have taken …

Mahakumbh 2025: Grand Devotee Gathering at Mahakumbh on Mahashivratri
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Mahakumbh 2025: Grand Devotee Gathering at Mahakumbh on Mahashivratri

ABP News  

Today marks the auspicious occasion of Mahashivratri and the final day of the Mahakumbh in Prayagraj, bringing the largest congregation of devotees to its grand conclusion. The significance of bathing in the sacred waters of the Sangam on Mahashivratri has drawn an overwhelming number of devotees, making this last holy dip a momentous event.While the final ritual bath of the …

Mahakumbh 2025: Massive Devotee Gathering in Prayagraj, Varanasi, and Ayodhya
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1 month ago

Mahakumbh 2025: Massive Devotee Gathering in Prayagraj, Varanasi, and Ayodhya

ABP News  

On the final bathing day of the Mahakumbh Mela in Prayagraj, an overwhelming number of devotees have gathered for the sacred dip. Since morning, over 5.5 million pilgrims have taken the holy bath, contributing to a record-breaking count of over 650 million devotees since the event began on January 13. With the conclusion of the Mahakumbh coinciding with the auspicious …

Mahakumbh: Final Holy Dip on Maha Shivratri, CM Yogi Monitors Arrangements from Control Room
1 month ago

Mahakumbh: Final Holy Dip on Maha Shivratri, CM Yogi Monitors Arrangements from Control Room

ABP News  

Today marks the grand conclusion of the Mahakumbh in Prayagraj, coinciding with the auspicious festival of Maha Shivratri. Devotees in massive numbers have gathered at the sacred Triveni Sangam for the final holy dip, seeking spiritual blessings. From the banks of the Sangam to the revered twelve Jyotirlingas, temples across India are witnessing an overwhelming influx of devotees.The Maha Shivratri …

Mahakumbh 2025: PM Modi, Ambanis, Akshay Kumar and other politicians & celebrities who took the holy dip – See pics
1 month ago

Mahakumbh 2025: PM Modi, Ambanis, Akshay Kumar and other politicians & celebrities who took the holy dip – See pics

Live Mint  

Amid chants of 'Har Har Mahadev', hordes of pilgrims from Gujarat to Karnataka on Wednesday took a holy dip at the Triveni Sangam on Mahashivratri as the 45-day Maha Kumbh draws to a close. As the Maha Kumbh 2025 comes to an end, here is a look at notable figures who took the holy dip. Prime Minister Narendra Modi offers …

Maha Kumbh concludes as sea of devotees flock for final 'snan' on Mahashivratri
1 month ago

Maha Kumbh concludes as sea of devotees flock for final 'snan' on Mahashivratri

Firstpost  

Thousands of devotees gathered at the Triveni Sangam in Prayagraj early on Wednesday for the final ‘Snan’ of the Maha Kumbh, as the month long cultural event comes to an end. PTI Thousands of devotees gathered at the Triveni Sangam in Prayagraj early on Wednesday for the final ‘Snan’ of the Maha Kumbh. pic.twitter.com/g78va4B0Kq — ANI February 26, 2025 Drone …

Maha Kumbh's final 'snan' begins on Mahashivratri
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Maha Kumbh's final 'snan' begins on Mahashivratri

Deccan Chronicle  

Mahakumbh Nagar: Amid chants of 'Har Har Mahadev', hordes of pilgrims from Gujarat to Karnataka on Wednesday took a holy dip at the Triveni Sangam on Mahashivratri as the 45-day Maha Kumbh inched towards its closure. In a post on X, the CM said, "Hearty congratulations to all the revered saints, Kalpvasis and devotees who have come to take a …

From Bollywood To Industrialists: VIPs Who Took The Sacred Dip At Maha Kumbh 2025
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1 month ago

From Bollywood To Industrialists: VIPs Who Took The Sacred Dip At Maha Kumbh 2025

ABP News  

The six-week-long Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 is set to culminate today with the final snan on the occasion of Maha Shivratri. The devotees who visited Maha Kumbh included a remarkable lineup of several politicians, celebrities, industrialists, and other distinguished personalities, who also arrived in Prayagraj to take a holy dip at the Sangam. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Ministers Amit …

Devotees Throng Triveni Sangam For Maha Kumbh's Final 'Snan' On Maha Shivratri
1 month ago

Devotees Throng Triveni Sangam For Maha Kumbh's Final 'Snan' On Maha Shivratri

ABP News  

Hordes of devotees from across the country thronged the Triveni Sangam in Prayagraj in the early hours of Wednesday on the last 'Snan' of the Maha Kumbh on the auspicious occasion of Maha Shivratri, marking the culmination of the 45-day mega religious gathering. Drone visuals showed a sea of devotees taking a holy dip on the last day of Maha …

Maha Kumbh 2025 ends today: Maha Shivratri rush at Sangam for final ‘snan’; police on alert in Prayagraj | 10 points
1 month ago

Maha Kumbh 2025 ends today: Maha Shivratri rush at Sangam for final ‘snan’; police on alert in Prayagraj | 10 points

Hindustan Times  

Maha Shivratri at Maha Kumbh 2025: The final day of the grand Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 began on Wednesday, February 26, with devotees rushing to the Triveni Sangam in the wee hours for a holy dip, the last special 'snan', on the occasion of Maha Shivratri. A drone shot of devotees gathered at the Triveni Sangam to take a holy …

Mahakumbh 2025: Mahashivratri’s final ‘Snan’ marks the end of 45-day Kumbh Mela
1 month ago

Mahakumbh 2025: Mahashivratri’s final ‘Snan’ marks the end of 45-day Kumbh Mela

The Hindu  

Amid chants of 'Har Har Mahadev', hordes of pilgrims from across the country on Wednesday took a holy dip at the Triveni Sangam on Mahashivratri as the 45-day Maha Kumbh inched towards its closure. In a post on X, the CM said, “Hearty congratulations to all the revered saints, Kalpvasis and devotees who have come to take a holy dip …

Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 highlights: Grand fair sees footfall of more than 66 crore
1 month ago

Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 highlights: Grand fair sees footfall of more than 66 crore

Hindustan Times  

Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 highlights: 66.30 crore people visited Prayagraj since the start of the Maha Kumbh on January 13 Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 highlights: The month-long celebration of Maha Kumbh, one the world’s largest religious gatherings, comes to a grand conclusion on Wednesday on the occasion of Maha Shivratri. Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 | Key Points The devotees began …

Devotees flock for final holy dip as Maha Kumbh marks grand culmination today
1 month ago

Devotees flock for final holy dip as Maha Kumbh marks grand culmination today

India Today  

Hundreds of thousands of devotees gathered at the Triveni Sangam in Prayagraj on Wednesday for the final holy dip of the Maha Kumbh Mela on the occasion of Mahashivratri, as the six-week-long religious congregation is set to conclude later today. Ahead of the snan, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath extended his wishes to devotees on the occasion of the …

Devotees rush to Sangam for Maha Kumbh's final 'snan' on Mahashivratri
1 month ago

Devotees rush to Sangam for Maha Kumbh's final 'snan' on Mahashivratri

The Hindu  

Pilgrims began arriving at the Triveni Sangam in the early hours of Wednesday for a holy dip on Mahashivratri, marking the culmination of the six-week-long Maha Kumbh, held once every 12 years and believed to grant 'moksha' or salvation. A total of 1.33 crore devotees immersed themselves at in the Sangam and other ghats in the Mela area on Tuesday, …

40th Maha Kumbha Abhishekam to be celebrated on Visakhapatnam beach road
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40th Maha Kumbha Abhishekam to be celebrated on Visakhapatnam beach road

Deccan Chronicle  

Visakhapatnam: Shivratri would be celebrated in a grand manner with one crore Shivalingas adorning the Beach Road. He announced details of the event here on Tuesday, stating “For four decades, we have been blessed to bring this sacred celebration to the people of Visakhapatnam, and this year will be especially meaningful.” He said this year’s ceremony will feature a unique …

Maha Kumbh comes to Noida: Residents turn society pool into Triveni sangam, take shahi snaan. Watch the viral video
1 month ago

Maha Kumbh comes to Noida: Residents turn society pool into Triveni sangam, take shahi snaan. Watch the viral video

Hindustan Times  

The Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj is arguably the world's largest religious and spiritual gathering. Residents of a society in Noida turned their pool into the Triveni sangam using water from Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj The biggies of Bollywood too flocked to the holy site, including actors such as Akshay Kumar, Katrina Kaif, Vicky Kaushal, Raveena Tandon, Rasha Thadani, Pankaj …

Mahakumbh 2025: Isha Ambani, husband Anand Piramal take holy dip at Triveni Sangam in Prayagraj
1 month ago

Mahakumbh 2025: Isha Ambani, husband Anand Piramal take holy dip at Triveni Sangam in Prayagraj

Live Mint  

Reliance Industries board member and Mukesh Ambani's daughter, Isha Ambani, and husband, Anand Piramal, were spotted at the Triveni Sangam taking a holy dip on the second last day of Maha Kumbh, according to a video shared by the news agency ANI. Other famous individuals like the former Indian team fast bowler Ishant Sharma, cricketer Suresh Raina, singer Kailash Kher, …

Check Out This Bird's Eye View Of Sangam As Maha Kumbh Devotees Take Holy Dip A Day Before Maha Shivratri
1 month ago

Check Out This Bird's Eye View Of Sangam As Maha Kumbh Devotees Take Holy Dip A Day Before Maha Shivratri

ABP News  

Large numbers of devotees have continued to arrive on Tuesday as well, ahead of the Mahashivratri festival on Wednesday. Videos from the Triveni Sangam captured devotees taking a holy dip, highlighting the deep spiritual significance of the event. #WATCH | Uttar Pradesh: Drone visuals from Triveni Sangam, where devotees continue to arrive to take a holy dip during the ongoing …

Mahakumbh 2025: Administration Advises Devotees to Take Dip at Nearby Ghats to Manage Crowds | ABP NEWS
1 month ago

Mahakumbh 2025: Administration Advises Devotees to Take Dip at Nearby Ghats to Manage Crowds | ABP NEWS

ABP News  

Today marks the 44th day of the Prayagraj Maha Kumbh, with millions of devotees from across the country arriving to take a sacred dip in the Sangam. As Maha Shivaratri approaches tomorrow, an even larger number of devotees are expected to participate in this spiritual event, marking the culmination of the Maha Kumbh. The administration has urged devotees to refrain …

Kumbh Mela: Authorities impose ‘no vehicle zone’ from 4 p.m.
1 month ago

Kumbh Mela: Authorities impose ‘no vehicle zone’ from 4 p.m.

The Hindu  

The Maha Kumbh Mela area will be a no-vehicle zone from 4 p.m. on Tuesday, with the entire Prayagraj following suit from 6 p.m. onwards in view of the massive influx of devotees for the last special bathing date coinciding with Mahashivratri on February 26. Watch | The Maha Kumbh will inspire future generations as a symbol of unity: PM …

Mahakumbh 2025: Massive Influx of Devotees in Prayagraj, Varanasi & Ayodhya on Maha Shivratri
1 month ago

Mahakumbh 2025: Massive Influx of Devotees in Prayagraj, Varanasi & Ayodhya on Maha Shivratri

ABP News  

Mahakumbh 2025: A large number of devotees are arriving in Prayagraj, Varanasi, and Ayodhya to celebrate Maha Shivratri with great devotion and fervor. The spiritual significance of this festival has drawn pilgrims from across the country, leading to a surge in footfall at major temples and religious sites.In Prayagraj, the ongoing Mahakumbh 2025 has further amplified the influx of devotees, …

Mahakumbh 2025: 44th Day Marks Surge in Devotees Ahead of Mahashivaratri, Major Arrangements in Place
1 month ago

Mahakumbh 2025: 44th Day Marks Surge in Devotees Ahead of Mahashivaratri, Major Arrangements in Place

ABP News  

Today marks the 44th day of the Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj, with millions of devotees from across the country flocking to the holy city to take a sacred dip at the confluence of the Ganga, Yamuna, and the mythical Saraswati. Authorities have also appealed to the devotees to avoid going directly to Sangam and instead take a dip at …

Maha Kumbh Mela: 600 million devotees take holy dip in India’s Uttar Pradesh despite contamination concerns
1 month ago

Maha Kumbh Mela: 600 million devotees take holy dip in India’s Uttar Pradesh despite contamination concerns

CNN  

New Delhi CNN — Hundreds of millions of Hindu devotees have bathed in sacred waters, despite concerns over overcrowding and water pollution, as the world’s largest religious gathering wrapped up Wednesday in India’s northern state of Uttar Pradesh. Followers have come to take a holy dip in the Triveni Sangam, the confluence of three holy rivers – the Ganges, Yamuna …

Mahakumbh 2025: Millions of Devotees Attend Kumbh Mela, Crowd Grows Ahead of Mahashivratri | ABP NEWS
1 month ago

Mahakumbh 2025: Millions of Devotees Attend Kumbh Mela, Crowd Grows Ahead of Mahashivratri | ABP NEWS

ABP News  

The Mahakumbh Mela continues to draw millions of devotees to Prayagraj, with the total number of devotees who have bathed in the holy Sangam reaching 62 crores. Although today, being Monday, the crowd is somewhat smaller compared to the weekend, the number still remains in the millions. Many devotees travel long distances, even on foot, to reach the Sangam, often …

Mahakumbh 2025: Over 62 Crore Devotees Participate as Sacred Rituals Continue at Triveni Sangam
1 month ago

Mahakumbh 2025: Over 62 Crore Devotees Participate as Sacred Rituals Continue at Triveni Sangam

ABP News  

The ongoing Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj has become a symbol of faith and devotion, with millions of devotees flocking to the Sangam for a sacred dip. Thousands continue to arrive, forming a sea of devotees, especially near the Triveni Sangam, where the sacred confluence of the Ganges, Yamuna, and the Saraswati River attracts thousands each day. Uttar Pradesh Chief …

Maha Kumbh: 13 FIRs registered against 140 social media handles for misleading content
1 month ago

Maha Kumbh: 13 FIRs registered against 140 social media handles for misleading content

The Hindu  

Maha Kumbh Deputy Inspector General of Police Vaibhav Krishna confirmed that 13 FIRs have been filed against 140 social media handles that disseminated misleading content. He also assured that the police have made all necessary arrangements for the upcoming Maha Shivratri festival on February 26, 2025. "13 FIRs have been registered against 140 social media handles that shared misleading content.Today, …

Mahakumbh 2025: Over 32 Million Devotees Take Sacred Dip at Kumbh Mela as Final Days Approach
1 month ago

Mahakumbh 2025: Over 32 Million Devotees Take Sacred Dip at Kumbh Mela as Final Days Approach

ABP News  

As the Maha Kumbh Mela reaches its 42nd day, the scene at Sangam is bustling with a massive influx of devotees. Many devotees, including those from Bihar, Delhi, and Aligarh, are enduring long walks, some covering up to 8 to 10 kilometers to take a dip. The Kumbh Mela, which began on January 13 with the Paush Purnima, has exceeded …

Mahakumbh 2025: 60 Million Devotees Flock to kumbh Mela in Prayagraj Amid Traffic Jams
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Mahakumbh 2025: 60 Million Devotees Flock to kumbh Mela in Prayagraj Amid Traffic Jams

ABP News  

The ongoing Mahakumbh Mela in Prayagraj has drawn over 60 million devotees to take a dip in the holy confluence of the Ganga, Yamuna, and the Sarasvati rivers. As the last days of the event approach, roads and highways leading to Prayagraj are packed with crowds and long queues of vehicles. In the final days leading up to Mahashivratri, devotees …

Mahakumbh: 62 crore devotees have come to Kumbh Mela so far, one of century's rarest events, says CM Yogi
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Mahakumbh: 62 crore devotees have come to Kumbh Mela so far, one of century's rarest events, says CM Yogi

India TV News  

Mahakumbh: 62 crore devotees have come to Kumbh Mela so far, one of century's rarest events, says CM Yogi Kumbh Mela 2025: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said on Sunday that 62 crore devotees have come to the Mahakumbh so far and the gathering of such a large number of people during a certain period is in itself "one …

Bihar: Three killed, four injured as jeep carrying pilgrims from Mahakumbh hits truck
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Bihar: Three killed, four injured as jeep carrying pilgrims from Mahakumbh hits truck

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Bihar: Three killed, four injured as jeep carrying pilgrims from Mahakumbh hits truck The incident took place in the Kaimur district of Bihar when the devotees were returning from the Mahakumbh in Uttar Pradesh's Prayagraj. At least three people, including a woman, were killed and four others sustained injuries when a jeep carrying pilgrims from the Mahakumbh in Uttar Pradesh's …

Mahakumbh 2025: Over 60 Crore Devotees Participate in Kumbh on 41st Day, Reflecting India’s Deep Faith
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Mahakumbh 2025: Over 60 Crore Devotees Participate in Kumbh on 41st Day, Reflecting India’s Deep Faith

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A major update from the Prayagraj Maha Kumbh reveals that the 41st day of the event has seen an overwhelming crowd. The Maha Kumbh, which began on January 13, continues to attract millions of pilgrims who are participating in the sacred dip, reflecting their unwavering faith. As a result, the Maha Kumbh has become a testament to the spiritual devotion …

Mahakumbh devotees count crosses 60-crore mark, last snan on February 26
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Mahakumbh devotees count crosses 60-crore mark, last snan on February 26

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Mahakumbh devotees count crosses 60-crore mark, last snan on February 26 Mahakumbh 2025: With over 1.43 crore snan recorded today, the participation of devotees at the Mahakumbh has crossed the 60-crore mark. The Uttar Pradesh government on Saturday announced that unexpectedly 60 crore devotees at the Maha Kumbh Mela have taken a holy dip in the Triveni Sangam. Expected to …

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