Kumbh hotels hope for booking uptick after stampede drop
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Kumbh hotels hope for booking uptick after stampede drop

Deccan Chronicle  

Hotels in Prayagraj saw a sharp decline in bookings following the stampede at the Maha Kumbh but owners are hopeful of a surge after the Basant Panchami 'snan'.Hoteliers are sending out the message, sometimes even personally reaching out to potential guests, that the situation is now "normal" for a visit to the Maha Kumbh after the final Amrit Snan on Basant Panchami on Monday when the crowd is expected to ease out. Sardar Harjeet Singh, president of the Prayagraj Hotel and Restaurant Welfare Association, said, After the January 29 incident, bookings dropped drastically as many visitors could not reach their hotels. "We are requesting people to visit the Maha Kumbh after Basant Panchami, as vehicle movement in the city is expected to ease by then, he said. Gupta noted that after Mauni Amavasya, many rooms in his hotel remained vacant as guests could neither arrive nor depart due to restrictions imposed because of the stampede.

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Maha Kumbh: UP govt gears up for Mahashivratri, last major snan day
1 month, 1 week ago

Maha Kumbh: UP govt gears up for Mahashivratri, last major snan day

Hindustan Times  

The Uttar Pradesh government on Friday said it has ramped up preparations at Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj to ensure seamless arrangements for devotees in the final significant bath on Mahashivratri which falls on February 26. Chief Secretary Manoj Kumar Singh and Director General of Police Prashant Kumar visited Mahakumbh Nagar to review the arrangements and provide necessary instructions to officials, …

Maha Kumbh: Millions gather for Maghi Purnima snan
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Maha Kumbh: Millions gather for Maghi Purnima snan

Deccan Chronicle  

"We have made elaborate arrangements during the previous 'snan' on Basant Panchami too. May Maa Ganga, Maa Yamuna and Maa Saraswati fulfill everyone's wishes," he posted on X.Officials said they have made elaborate arrangements for the occasion to ensure the devotees take the sacred bath without any hassle.The fair area has been declared a 'no vehicle zone' from 4 am …

Maha Kumbh Mela 2025: Huge crowd of devotees triggers massive jam in Prayagraj
1 month, 2 weeks 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 …

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: Nirmohi Ani Akhara Mahant Speaks Out on Stampede Incident
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Mahakumbh 2025: Nirmohi Ani Akhara Mahant Speaks Out on Stampede Incident

ABP News  

At Mahakumbh 2025, Nirmohi Ani Akhara’s Mahant has raised concerns over the recent stampede incident, highlighting the challenges of managing such a massive gathering. Speaking about the chaos, he emphasized the need for enhanced security measures and better crowd control to prevent such occurrences in the future.Despite the incident, a massive turnout was seen on Basant Panchami, with over 62.25 …

Maha Kumbh 2025: Govt offices to stay closed today in Prayagraj due to huge influx of devotees on Basant Panchami
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Maha Kumbh 2025: Govt offices to stay closed today in Prayagraj due to huge influx of devotees on Basant Panchami

Live Mint  

Anticipating a huge influx of devotees for the ‘Amrit Snan’ at the Maha Kumbh 2025, the Prayagraj District Magistrate has declared a holiday for all government offices in the district. The order from the Office of the District Magistrate states that due to the gathering of millions of devotees and pilgrims from across the country and abroad for the holy …

Maha Kumbh highlights: Stampede probe hints at conspiracy, says BJP MP in Parliament
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Maha Kumbh highlights: Stampede probe hints at conspiracy, says BJP MP in Parliament

Hindustan Times  

Security personnel keep watch as devotees gather to take a holy dip at the Sangam on the occasion of Basant Panchami during the ongoing Maha Kumbh Mela, in Prayagraj, Monday, Feb. 3, 2025. Maha Kumbh highlights: The Maha Kumbh Mela witnessed the third ‘Amrit Snan’ on Monday, February 3, on the occasion of Basant Panchami, the first holy bathing ritual …

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 …

Maha Kumbh: Top IAS Officers Roped In As UP Govt Aims For ‘Zero Error’ During Amrit Snan After Deadly Stampede
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Maha Kumbh: Top IAS Officers Roped In As UP Govt Aims For ‘Zero Error’ During Amrit Snan After Deadly Stampede

ABP News  

As the next Amrit Snan at the Maha Kumbh approaches Basant Panchami on Monday, top officials are prioritising Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath’s directive of ensuring “zero error” execution. In order to see the smooth conduct of the Mela, the UP government has also deployed two senior IAS officers, Ashish Goyal and Bhanu Chandra Goswami, who have hands-on experience in administration …

Maha Kumbh tragedy: Karnataka tour operators face 25-30% cancellations
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Maha Kumbh tragedy: Karnataka tour operators face 25-30% cancellations

The Hindu  

Following the recent tragedy at Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj which claimed 30 lives including those of four people from Belagavi, devotees from Karnataka are thinking twice before making their journey there. A few private tour operators who offer Kumbh Mela packages said that they received cancellation requests from at least 25 – 30% of their customers who booked under …

Pilgrims continue to flock Maha Kumbh, no VIP movements on 3 remaining special bathing dates
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Pilgrims continue to flock Maha Kumbh, no VIP movements on 3 remaining special bathing dates

The Hindu  

Millions of devotees flocked to the Triveni Sangam and other ghats at the Maha Kumbh to take a dip on Thursday with the Uttar Pradesh government ramping up efforts to ensure crowd management and safety of people a day after the stampede tragedy. DIG Maha Kumbh Vaibhav Krishna said the police are actively working on security arrangements for the upcoming …

Maha Kumbh: Traffic plan for Amrit Snan and UP's broken bus ticketing
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Maha Kumbh: Traffic plan for Amrit Snan and UP's broken bus ticketing

India Today  

After the deadly stampede on Mauni Amavasya, all eyes are on the next Amrit Snan at the Maha Kumbh on Vasant Panchami on February 3. In this digital age when people prefer online booking of tickets, the UP State Road Transport Corporation’s online enquiry and ticketing system appears broken – leaving lakhs of commuters scrambling for authoritative information. UPSRTC’s official …

Still headed for Maha Kumbh? Has the recent stampede made devotees change their plans?
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Still headed for Maha Kumbh? Has the recent stampede made devotees change their plans?

Hindustan Times  

Binu Yadav Binu Yadav, homemaker “Accidents can happen anywhere. So, my husband and I are definitely going on our planned dates.” Dheeraj Kant Kaushal Dheeraj Kant Kaushal, event manager “If the administration advises us to avoid it, then we will reschedule our plan. The good thing is that it’s on till February 26, so we have time.” Sarita Singh Sarita …

Maha Kumbh 2025 Live: 'Will make better arrangements for Basant Panchami,' says UP DGP
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Maha Kumbh 2025 Live: 'Will make better arrangements for Basant Panchami,' says UP DGP

Hindustan Times  

Maha Kumbh 2025 Live: Devotees take a dip at the Sangam during the ongoing Maha Kumbh Mela 2025, in Prayagraj, Thursday, Jan. 30, 2025. Maha Kumbh 2025 Live: Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath ordered a judicial probe into the stampede at Maha Kumbh on Wednesday. At least 30 people have been killed, and 60 were injured in the pre-dawn …

The tragedy at Maha Kumbh
1 month, 4 weeks ago

The tragedy at Maha Kumbh

Hindustan Times  

It is tragic that at least 30 people died in a pre-dawn stampede at the Maha Kumbh Mela ahead of the ritual Mauni Amavasya bath. The government estimated that over 400 million people would visit the Maha Kumbh over two months, and 100 million on the six “shahi snan” days. Indian Hindu devotees arrive for a holy dip at Sangam, …

Maha Kumbh 2025: As Ayodhya witnesses unprecedented rush, those from nearby areas urged to postpone visit
2 months ago

Maha Kumbh 2025: As Ayodhya witnesses unprecedented rush, those from nearby areas urged to postpone visit

The Hindu  

With a huge number of Maha Kumbh devotees also choosing to visit Ayodhya over the past few days, the temple management has requested devotees from nearby places to postpone their visit to Ayodhya by 15 to 20 days, allowing visitors from faraway places to have darshan of Ram Lalla. We humbly request devotees from nearby areas to plan their visit …

Planes, trains and roads: Crowds swell in season of Kumbh
2 months ago

Planes, trains and roads: Crowds swell in season of Kumbh

Hindustan Times  

It is an event that organisers spend years to set up, given the sheer scale of visitors it attracts. But authorities at the Maha Kumbh are struggling to handle a rising tide of devotees inundating Prayagraj this week, leaving the mela grounds packed far beyond capacity and ensuring that systems put meticulously in place are stretched to the limit. The …

Maha Kumbh 2025: VHP flags 'exorbitant hike' in fare for Prayagraj flights, seeks govt intervention
2 months ago

Maha Kumbh 2025: VHP flags 'exorbitant hike' in fare for Prayagraj flights, seeks govt intervention

The Hindu  

The Vishva Hindu Parishad on Monday claimed devotees were facing "serious inconveniences" in visiting the Maha Kumbh Mela due to the "exorbitant hike" in fares for flights to Prayagraj by some airlines and urged the government to take immediate steps to address the issue. They have increased their economy class fares by 200% to 700% due to which the devotees …

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 …

Facing problems while travelling to Mahakumbh Mela? Here's essential tips every pilgrim should keep in mind
2 months ago

Facing problems while travelling to Mahakumbh Mela? Here's essential tips every pilgrim should keep in mind

India TV News  

Good arrangements for security and facilities have been made in Prayagraj during the Maha Kumbh. If you are also planning to go to Maha Kumbh, then you have to keep some things in mind; otherwise, you can also get troubled by going here. People coming to Maha Kumbh with their entire family for bathing bring extra clothes due to the …

Maha Kumbh 2025: UP police launch awareness campaign after man cheated of ₹1 lakh, here’s how to stay protected
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Maha Kumbh 2025: UP police launch awareness campaign after man cheated of ₹1 lakh, here’s how to stay protected

Live Mint  

Maha Kumbh Mela 2025: The Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 in Uttar Pradesh's Prayagraj is scheduled to be held from tomorrow, January 13 till February 26 and devotees and visitors are busy booking tickets and making arrangements to participate. Now, the Uttar Pradesh police has launched an awareness campaign to help people after a 75-year-old man from Mumbai's Andheri suburb was …

Beware of fake websites offering Maha Kumbh tour deals, UP Government issues advisory
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Beware of fake websites offering Maha Kumbh tour deals, UP Government issues advisory

Op India  

The holy city of Prayagraj is set to host historic Maha Kumbh from the 13th of January with millions of devotees pouring into the Kumbh Kshetra to take the holy dip. The administration is also taking rigorous measures to protect the cyber ecosystem of the event and avert potential frauds and digital threats, especially fake websites trying to defraud unsuspecting …

Bollywood asked not to promote films at Kumbh Mela
12 years, 1 month ago

Bollywood asked not to promote films at Kumbh Mela

India TV News  

Allahabad, Jan 30:Bollywood stars have been asked to refrain from visiting the ongoing Maha Kumbh here for promotion of their upcoming films by the administration, which has advised them to schedule private visits, if any, on days other than the main bathing festivals. "Since we do not want any stampede-like situation at the congregation, we are going to write to …

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