Kumbh Mela Drives Economic Boom in Prayagraj
1 month, 1 week ago

Kumbh Mela Drives Economic Boom in Prayagraj

Deccan Chronicle  

The six-week-long Kumbh Mela has turned Prayagraj into an economic powerhouse, bringing unprecedented business opportunities to the city. "Business is booming everywhere for everyone across our city," said taxi driver Manoj Kumar, whose daily earnings have skyrocketed to nearly $250—about eight times his usual income. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, a key figure in Modi’s Bharatiya Janata Party, has projected that the Kumbh Mela will contribute a staggering $24 billion to the economy. "We are struggling to adjust to this drastic change in footfall," said travel agent Shahid Beg Romi, noting that even towns 80 kilometers away are packed with visitors commuting to the Kumbh.

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Kumbh Mela comes to a close, but devotees continue to flock to Sangam
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2 weeks, 2 days ago

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

Firstpost  

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 …

Week after Maha Kumbh, Prayagraj feels post-festive void
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3 weeks, 2 days ago

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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3 weeks, 2 days ago

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 …

How does the Maha Kumbh ground in Prayagraj look after the Mela | Photos
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3 weeks, 3 days ago

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 2025 ends with 66 crore attendees, stampedes, viral stars like Monalisa | Recap
3 weeks, 6 days ago

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 …

Maha Kumbh 2025 | How world media covered 45-day event in Prayagraj: ‘More pilgrims than US population’
3 weeks, 6 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 …

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 …

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 …

Akshay Kumar reaches Prayagraj for Maha Kumbh 2025, takes a holy dip in Triveni Sangam; watch
1 month ago

Akshay Kumar reaches Prayagraj for Maha Kumbh 2025, takes a holy dip in Triveni Sangam; watch

Hindustan Times  

The biggest celebration of the year 2025 is definitely the Maha Kumbh. In a rare occurrence, the Moon, Sun, Mercury and Jupiter align together, making the Maha Kumbh the most auspicious Kumbh Mela and a once in a lifetime experience. Akshay Kumar at the Maha Kumbh One of the most popular and adored actors of the Hindi film industry, Akshay …

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

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 …

Mahakumbh 2025: Kumbh Mela Hits 40th Day with Record-Breaking Crowds as Final Weekend Approaches | ABP NEWS
1 month ago

Mahakumbh 2025: Kumbh Mela Hits 40th Day with Record-Breaking Crowds as Final Weekend Approaches | ABP NEWS

ABP News  

The 40th day of the Maha Kumbh Mela has arrived, with only six days left until its conclusion. As of Thursday, the total number of devotees who have taken a dip in the sacred waters has crossed 58 crore, setting a new record. The rush of pilgrims has intensified as the weekend approaches, with expectations of even higher turnout on …

Everything that is wrong with this Indian Express article on Maha Kumbh by DU professor Savita Jha
1 month ago

Everything that is wrong with this Indian Express article on Maha Kumbh by DU professor Savita Jha

Op India  

The Hindu festival of Holi is still a month away but the liberal cabal couldn’t wait to sling their annual mud, swapping Holi’s ‘regressive’ colours with the sea of devotees at Mahakumbh. As the ‘secular’ politicians of India mock the mass Hindu gathering, Delhi University professor Savita Jha in her Indian Express op-ed lamented how crores of Hindus taking a …

Should you travel to Prayagraj for Kumbh Mela this weekend?
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Should you travel to Prayagraj for Kumbh Mela this weekend?

India Today  

Lakhs of devotees have been visiting Prayagraj to take a holy dip in the Sangam during the ongoing Maha Kumbh. DESIGNATED PARKING AREAS For visitors arriving by road, the administration has designated specific parking areas based on their entry routes: Bela Kachar Parking and Phaphamau Parking: For vehicles coming from Lucknow. PARKING AND CROWD MANAGEMENT Speaking to India Today TV, …

Maha Kumbh 2025: Over 45 crore devotees took dip in Prayagraj's Sangam in 29 days | In pics
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Maha Kumbh 2025: Over 45 crore devotees took dip in Prayagraj's Sangam in 29 days | In pics

Hindustan Times  

Maha Kumbh 2025: Over 45 crore devotees took dip in Prayagraj's Sangam in 29 days | In pics Maha Kumbh 2025 has become one of the largest religious gatherings in history with over 45 crore devotees participating in the bathing rituals as of February 11. In pic: Devotees perform rituals at Sangam after taking a holy dip on the eve …

Kumbh not for 5-star culture, true devotees don’t want glitz, glamour: Mahant Dharmendra Das
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Kumbh not for 5-star culture, true devotees don’t want glitz, glamour: Mahant Dharmendra Das

The Hindu  

A section of the sadhus are unhappy with the chatter around viral sensations at the Maha Kumbh, saying they divert attention from what the festival is really about — spirituality and faith of devotees. "Mahakumbh is not a hub of glamour and five-star culture, it is the centre of sadhus, devotees and the Sanatan faith," said Mahant Dharmendra Das, head …

Mahakumbh 2025: Spiritual Surge at 25th Day of kumbh Mela in Prayagraj | ABP NEWS
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Mahakumbh 2025: Spiritual Surge at 25th Day of kumbh Mela in Prayagraj | ABP NEWS

ABP News  

The ongoing Mahakumbh Mela in Prayagraj is witnessing an overwhelming spiritual surge, marking its 25th day. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who visited the Mela, took a sacred dip in the Ganga at the Arail Ghat alongside Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath. The Mahakumbh also features unique traditions, such as the Smashti, a grand community feast where thousands of saints gather …

In pictures: Kumbh Mela, the world’s largest religious festival
1 month, 3 weeks ago

In pictures: Kumbh Mela, the world’s largest religious festival

CNN  

Millions of Hindu devotees have joined the world’s largest religious gathering at a holy city in northern India, bathing in its sacred waters in a spectacle of color and devotion. A staggering 400 million people are expected to attend the Maha Kumbh Mela, or the festival of the Sacred Pitcher, which began January 13 and runs until February 26 in …

Ground report: Prayagraj hotels see 60% fall in bookings after Kumbh stampede
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Ground report: Prayagraj hotels see 60% fall in bookings after Kumbh stampede

India Today  

Hotel bookings in Uttar Pradesh's Prayagraj have seen a decline of 40-60 per cent following a stampede at the Maha Kumbh on January 29, which killed 30 people and injured 60 others. India Today TV conducted an on-ground investigation about the cancelled hotel bookings in Prayagraj, with 40-60 per cent of pilgrims cancelling their visits. Although few hotel managers have …

In pictures: Kumbh Mela, the world’s largest religious festival
1 month, 3 weeks ago

In pictures: Kumbh Mela, the world’s largest religious festival

CNN  

Millions of Hindu devotees have joined the world’s largest religious gathering at a holy city in northern India, bathing in its sacred waters in a spectacle of color and devotion. A staggering 400 million people are expected to attend the Maha Kumbh Mela, or the festival of the Sacred Pitcher, which began January 13 and runs until February 26 in …

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 …

Three million Hindus take ‘holy dip’ a day after fatal crowd crush
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Three million Hindus take ‘holy dip’ a day after fatal crowd crush

Al Jazeera  

Millions of Hindus have thronged the northern Indian city of Prayagraj for the Mahakumbh Mela festival, a day after dozens died at a crowd crush at the world’s largest religious gathering. Train and bus stations in the city saw a surge in crowds as people continued to arrive for the festival, although some devotees remained nervous after the deadly crush. …

In pictures: What is the Maha Kumbh Mela and why does it attract millions of Hindus?
1 month, 3 weeks ago

In pictures: What is the Maha Kumbh Mela and why does it attract millions of Hindus?

The Independent  

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Maha Kumbh stampede: Why the religious gathering is attracting 10 crore people today
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Maha Kumbh stampede: Why the religious gathering is attracting 10 crore people today

Firstpost  

As many as 10 crore devotees and pilgrims are expected to throng the Maha Kumbh mela in Uttar Pradesh’s Prayagraj today for Amrit Snan in the Triveni Sangam on Mauni Amavasya. PTI A “stampede-like” situation broke out at the Triveni Sangam in the early hours of Wednesday as crores of devotees gathered for a holy bath on the occasion of …

India hopes Mahakumbh will bring in investors, but economists are sceptical
1 month, 3 weeks ago

India hopes Mahakumbh will bring in investors, but economists are sceptical

Al Jazeera  

Uttar Pradesh state has pumped in millions for the 45-day festival, which is largest gathering of Hindus every 12 years. Prayagraj, India – Arvind Agrawal has been running a business supplying stationery items across India for four decades in Prayagraj in Uttar Pradesh state. “Luxury cottages have been constructed, and the tour packages have been made for devotees coming to …

Maha Kumbh Mela: Spiritual tourism on the rise in India, says Ritesh Agarwal, outlines Oyo’s plans to meet demand
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Maha Kumbh Mela: Spiritual tourism on the rise in India, says Ritesh Agarwal, outlines Oyo’s plans to meet demand

Live Mint  

Amid the ongoing Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, Oyo founder and group CEO Ritesh Agarwal took to social media on Monday to share that their hotel bookings data shows that spiritual tourism is on the rise in India and outlines how the company plans to meet this demand. By the end of 2025, we’ll be adding 500 …

Maha Kumbh: Rs 50,000 for air tickets to Prayagraj. What’s going on?
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Maha Kumbh: Rs 50,000 for air tickets to Prayagraj. What’s going on?

Firstpost  

People from both domestic and other countries are flocking to the Maha Kumbh Mela in Uttar Pradesh’s Prayagraj. The tickets from cities like Chennai, Bengaluru, Mumbai, Hyderabad, and Kolkata range from anywhere between Rs 22,000 and Rs 50,000 Devotees gather to take a holy dip at the Sangam during Maha Kumbh Mela 2025, in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, Monday, January 27, …

Kumbh Mela: Gods, gurus, and glass turtles
2 months ago

Kumbh Mela: Gods, gurus, and glass turtles

The Hindu  

On a cloudy day in January, millions of saffron-clad people stand on the banks of the Triveni Sangam, the confluence of the rivers Ganga and Yamuna and the mythical river Saraswati in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh. “My father would often tell me that bathing at the Sangam during the Kumbh Mela would purify the soul,” she says. The Uttar Pradesh government’s …

Bengaluru visitors flock to Maha Kumbh Mela as travel inquiries surge despite skyrocketing airfares: Report
2 months ago

Bengaluru visitors flock to Maha Kumbh Mela as travel inquiries surge despite skyrocketing airfares: Report

Hindustan Times  

Bengaluru is witnessing a surge of interest in the ongoing Maha Kumbh Mela, with travel and tour operators reporting an influx of inquiries and bookings, despite soaring airfares. Other travel agencies, including Susheel Holidays and Forex in Ganganagar and Nesara Tours in Nagarabhavi, report high demand for Kumbh Mela tours, the report added. Maha Kumbh expenditure Prayagraj in Uttar Pradesh …

Inside the big, fat $30 billion Maha Kumbh economy
2 months ago

Inside the big, fat $30 billion Maha Kumbh economy

Live Mint  

Prayagraj: About 40 years ago, Mahavir Singh tasted his first success in business. “Assuming an average expenditure of ₹6,000-8,000 per person, incurred by approximately 80% of the anticipated 400-450 million devotees, the Kumbh mela could generate transactions totalling ₹2-2.5 trillion over 45 days," the report stated. View Full Image Changing rooms at Maha Kumbh mela. “These zones would help spread …

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 …

No more 'Kumbh ke mele mein bichadna': How 'lost and found' centres reunite loved ones
2 months ago

No more 'Kumbh ke mele mein bichadna': How 'lost and found' centres reunite loved ones

Firstpost  

Over the years, countless stories have surfaced of people getting separated from their loved ones during the massive gatherings at Kumbh Mela. However, for many of these families, AI-based lost-and-found centres have brought joy, helping them reunite with their loved ones amid the overwhelming influx of pilgrims ‘Kumbh ke mele me bichde teen bhai… ab milenge ya nahi.’ You have …

Maha Kumbh 2025: PM Modi, Amit Shah, VP Dhankhar To Visit Pryagraj Festival. Check Schedule
2 months ago

Maha Kumbh 2025: PM Modi, Amit Shah, VP Dhankhar To Visit Pryagraj Festival. Check Schedule

ABP News  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to visit the Maha Kumbh Mela on February 5. Meanwhile, the Union Home Minister Amit Shah is scheduled to attend on January 27, where he will take a holy dip at the Sangam, perform Ganga Puja, as well as meet with officials. President Droupadi Murmu will also visit Prayagraj on February 10, during the …

Devotees from Telangana, AP make beeline to Maha Kumbh mela
2 months ago

Devotees from Telangana, AP make beeline to Maha Kumbh mela

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: A large number of people especially women from two Telugu States are making a beeline to Prayagraj in Uttar Pradesh to take part in Maha Kumbh mela. Braving bone-chilling cold weather, several devotees from twin cities and some of them from Coastal Andhra already visited Prayagraj to take a holy dip in the sacred waters of the sangam, as …

Mahakumbh 2025: Visiting Kumbh Mela just for 1 day? Here's essential tips to follow while exploring Prayagraj
2 months ago

Mahakumbh 2025: Visiting Kumbh Mela just for 1 day? Here's essential tips to follow while exploring Prayagraj

India TV News  

After the start of Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, the crowd of devotees is seen increasing continuously. Not only devotees from the country but also foreign devotees have come to take a bath in Maha Kumbh. People are planning to travel from faraway places to Maha Kumbh, but they are worried about spending the night here. Many such videos …

Traffic jams caused by VVIPs hurting elderly, children and women pilgrims at Maha Kumbh: Akhilesh Yadav
2 months ago

Traffic jams caused by VVIPs hurting elderly, children and women pilgrims at Maha Kumbh: Akhilesh Yadav

The Hindu  

Devotees are forced to walk miles to reach the ongoing Maha Kumbh as the roads are closed for the movement of VVIP guests, Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav said on Sunday, accusing the BJP government of Uttar Pradesh of harming elderly, children and women pilgrims for the sake of “special guests”. “Due to the closure of all the roads leading …

Mahakumbh 2025 For The Modern Traveller: Blending Spirituality With Comfort And Convenience
2 months, 1 week ago

Mahakumbh 2025 For The Modern Traveller: Blending Spirituality With Comfort And Convenience

ABP News  

The Mahakumbh Mela is one of the major pilgrimages that Hinduism has. The religious gathering is not only a pilgrimage for the devotees but also a wonderful destination for the modern traveller looking for spiritual depth and contemporary comfort. The Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 provides a rare chance to be part of a historic and spiritually enriching event, combining age-old …

Maha Kumbh Mela a godsend for travel industry as spiritual tourism takes wing
2 months, 1 week ago

Maha Kumbh Mela a godsend for travel industry as spiritual tourism takes wing

Live Mint  

The travel industry is expecting a windfall from this year’s Maha Kumbh Mela, expected to attract up to 400 million visitors to Prayagraj in Uttar Pradesh over the next six weeks. While many of our customers are travelling to Prayagraj from India, NRIs and tourists from around the world are also keen to explore the Ayodhya-Varanasi-Prayagraj circuit," said Rajeev Kale, …

Maha Kumbh Mela 2025: Revisiting the spiritual essence of Simhasth Kumbh Mela in Ujjain
2 months, 1 week ago

Maha Kumbh Mela 2025: Revisiting the spiritual essence of Simhasth Kumbh Mela in Ujjain

Live Mint  

The Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 has transformed Prayagraj into a spiritual spectacle, drawing millions of devotees to the sacred banks of the Ganga. The sights and sounds of the 45-day Maha Kumbh Mela 2025, with a sea of devotees converging in Prayagraj, transport me back to 2016 when I experienced the spiritual grandeur of the Simhasth Kumbh Mela in Ujjain. …

Maha Kumbh becomes top keyword in Google Trends in Pakistan, Qatar and other Islamic nations
2 months, 1 week ago

Maha Kumbh becomes top keyword in Google Trends in Pakistan, Qatar and other Islamic nations

Op India  

The grand Hindu festival of Maha Kumbh has attracted global attention for its spiritual aura and magnanimity. While the mega event is witnessing an influx of devotees from India and across the world including countries like Brazil, Germany, Japan, England, the United States, and Spain, Maha Kumbh has also piqued the interest of Islamic nations like Pakistan. In an unusual …

Tens of millions of Hindu devotees make do with little at Maha Kumbh festival
2 months, 1 week ago

Tens of millions of Hindu devotees make do with little at Maha Kumbh festival

Associated Press  

PRAYAGRAJ, India — It’s late evening in the city of Prayagraj and the roadside vendors selling snacks are packing up their wares to shut for the night. Share Share Copy Link copied Email Facebook X Reddit LinkedIn Pinterest Flipboard Print An elderly Hindu pilgrim is helped by family members to get dressed after bathing at the confluence of the Ganges, …

In pictures | Maha Kumbh Mela draws sea of devotees at Triveni Sangam
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2 months, 1 week ago

In pictures | Maha Kumbh Mela draws sea of devotees at Triveni Sangam

The Hindu  

The Triveni Sangam is a major destination for Hindu pilgrimages. Sadhus from the ‘Juna Akhada’ sect taking a holy dip/Amrit snan at Triveni Sangam, a sacred confluence of the Ganges, Yamuna and Sarasvati rivers on makar sakranti at Maha Kumbha 2025 at Prayagraj on Tuesday, January 14, 2025. Naga Sadhus of Niranjani Akhara attend a ritual dip at Sangam, on …

All roads lead to Maha Kumbh: Rs 40,000 for stay, 162% jump in flight bookings to Prayagraj
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2 months, 1 week ago

All roads lead to Maha Kumbh: Rs 40,000 for stay, 162% jump in flight bookings to Prayagraj

Firstpost  

The world’s largest religious event, Maha Kumbh Mela 2025, is underway in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, from January 13 to February 26, 2025. With an estimated 400 million devotees expected to attend this time, there has been an unprecedented rise in demand for flights, trains, and hotel accommodations in the city Devotees gather at the ‘Maha Kumbh Mela’ on the day …

Maha Kumbh Mela 2025: Experiencing the rarest Kumbh in 144 years, wrapped in luxury
2 months, 1 week ago

Maha Kumbh Mela 2025: Experiencing the rarest Kumbh in 144 years, wrapped in luxury

Hindustan Times  

This was the first question asked before I was invited to experience the Maha Kumbh Mela 2025. Experience Maha Kumbh in the lap of luxury Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 On the first day of Maha Kumbh Mela 2025, the largest religious gathering of our country, over 1.5 crore devotees took a holy dip in the Triveni Sangam— the confluence of …

In Graphics | What does it take to host the Maha Kumbh Mela?
2 months, 1 week ago

In Graphics | What does it take to host the Maha Kumbh Mela?

Firstpost  

The Maha Kumbh Mela is underway in Uttar Pradesh’s Prayagraj with millions of people from around the world expected to visit. From cost to security arrangements, here is a look at what it takes to hold the world’s biggest gathering Devotees take a holy dip at the Sangam on the first day of Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 in Prayagraj, Uttar …

Mahakumbh visitors guide: When to visit, where to stay in Prayagraj | All FAQs answered
2 months, 1 week ago

Mahakumbh visitors guide: When to visit, where to stay in Prayagraj | All FAQs answered

India TV News  

Kumbh Mela 2025: The 45-day-long Maha Kumbh Mela is underway in the sacred city of Prayagraj in Uttar Pradesh. Amrit Snan days January 14: First Amrit Snan on Makar Sankranti January 29: Second Shahi Snan on Mauni Amavasya February 3: Third Shahi Snan on Basant Panchami Other auspicious days for holy dip February 12: Maghi Purnima February 26: Maha Shivratri …

Kumbh Mela | At Prayagraj, an encounter with naga sadhus and tent stays
Trending News
2 months, 1 week ago

Kumbh Mela | At Prayagraj, an encounter with naga sadhus and tent stays

The Hindu  

The Ganga is everything in Prayagraj. For, it is the 2025 Maha Kumbh Mela, a time when people gather for what is described as the biggest religious congregation in the world. “While the Ardh Kumbh Mela happens every six years, the Purna Kumbh Mela happens every 12 years. But this is the Maha Kumbh Mela and that happens only every …

Kumbh Mela 2025: Tens of thousands of Hindu devotees take holy dip at largest gathering of humanity on Earth
2 months, 1 week ago

Kumbh Mela 2025: Tens of thousands of Hindu devotees take holy dip at largest gathering of humanity on Earth

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. open image in gallery Hindu holy men ride camels …

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