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HistoriCity | Mahakumbh: Tracing the legacy of India’s grandest religious gathering

The upcoming Mahakumbh festival at Prayag is being projected as the largest gathering of people in the world. Chwang’s account is perhaps the oldest eye-witness account of the festival at Prayag which was considered extremely sacred because of the confluence of the two rivers and the crescent shape of the land. Chwang’s memoirs recall that “to each of the selected …

Festival Tradition India Kumbh Mahakumbh River King

5 hours, 4 minutes ago

For these French nationals, Kalpvas in Kumbh is a never-let-go practice

Hindustan Times

Among the thousands of pilgrims arriving at the banks of Sangam for Mahakumbh 2025, two French women, Marina Das and Maria Chanderth, stand out for their unwavering connection to the Kumbh. For these French nationals, Kalpvas in Kumbh is a never-let-go practice For these two women, the Kumbh is more than a religious gathering—it’s a practice that ties them to …

French Marina Kumbh Maria Sangam Kalpvas

1 week, 1 day 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 …

Indian Railways Indian Kumbh Maha Kumbh Prayagraj Level Crossings

1 month ago

Maha Kumbh: Land to be allotted to Akharas from Tuesday

Deccan Chronicle

Prayagraj : Akhara Parishad president Mahant Ravindra Puri on Monday said that the administration has agreed to their demand to increase the land and facilities for the Maha Kumbh Mela. There is no dispute among the sages here," he said after a meeting of the Akhara Parishad, which was also attended by Additional Mela Adhikari Vivek Chaturvedi who said the …

Land Kumbh Maha Kumbh Mela Puri Maha Akhara

2 years, 11 months ago

Himachal Pradesh & Uttarakhand High Courts: 50 Important Decisions Of 2021

Live Law

As the end of the year 2021 is nearing, LiveLaw brings to you a bunch of important Cases from the Himachal Pradesh & Uttarakhand High Courts. Uttarakhand Forest Fire: High Court Asks State To Fill All Vacancies In Forest Department Within 6 Months "For, until and unless sufficient manpower and physical infrastructure are not provided to the Forest Department, it …

India Justice First Aid High Court Chief Justice State Government Uttarakhand

3 years, 5 months ago

Snippets from UK: England Fans at Wembley Outdo Mass Gathering at Kumbh Mela; UK Could Move India to Amber List

News 18

England lost at Wembley in more than one way: England may have lost out in Wembley but even before the match ended, the stadium witnessed social distancing violations. England fans outdid mass gatherings at Kumbh Mela: Most certainly, the England fans at Wembley more than outdid any mass Indian gathering at Kumbh Mela or an election rally in turning the …

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3 years, 6 months ago

In Covid times, time for farmers to end their 6-month protest?

India Today

In Covid times, is it time for farmers to call off their six-month-old protest at Delhi's borders against the Centre's contentious farm laws? India Today TV Consulting Editor Rajdeep Sardesai asks the crucial question to farm leader Yogendra Yadav, the BJP and the Congress. DR. AJOY KUMAR, SPOKESPERSON, CONGRESS: We support the farmers' protest due to ideological reasons. The farmers' …

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3 years, 7 months ago

Curfew enforced across Haridwar day after final Shahi Snan of Kumbh Mela

India Today

A day after the final Shahi Snan of the Kumbh Mela was observed on Tuesday, curfew was enforced in Uttarakhand's Haridwar on Wednesday that will continue till May 3. Hours after the end of Kumbh Mela in Haridwar, all urban areas of the district and some rural areas will have a complete curfew. The last Shahi Snan at the Kumbh …

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3 years, 7 months ago

Last Shahi Snan of Mahakumbh, most Akhada seers participate in symbolic manner

Hindustan Times

With the symbolic participation of Akhada seers, Chaitra Poornima Shahi Snan of Haridwar Mahakumbh concluded on Tuesday. Last Shahi Snan of Mahakumbh, most Akhada seers participate in symbolic manner “Due care and steps were taken to ensure compliance with Covid-19 guidelines during Shahi Snan. Mela administrative and Kumbh Mela Force personnel were themselves in protective gear and also distributed free …

Shahi Kumbh Akhadas Mahakumbh Mela Ganga Kumbh Mela

3 years, 8 months ago

Juna Akhada ends participation in Kumbh Mela over Covid-19 concerns

India Today

Citing concerns about the prevailing Covid-19 situation in the country, the Juna Akhada on Saturday announced its decision to end its participation in the ongoing Haridwar Kumbh Mela. Juna Akhada Mahamandaleshwar Swami Avadheshanand Giri in a tweet said the well-being of people is their first priority, and seeing the rising number of Covid-19 cases, the Juna Akhada has decided to …

Cases Pti Pm Modi Kumbh Mela Kumbh Mela Akhada

3 years, 8 months ago

Haridwar Kumbh Mela to end on April 17: Niranjani Akhada

India TV News

Amid worsening Covid-19 situation in the country, the Niranjani Akhada has announced to curtail the ongoing Kumbh Mela at Haridwar. "After reviewing the current Covid-19 situation in our camps where several seers and devotees have tested positive, the Akhara has decided to culminate Kumbh Mela on April 17." "The numbers include both Reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction and Rapid Antigen …

Kumbh Mela Haridwar Kumbh Mela Haridwar Kumbh Mela Niranjani Akhada

3 years, 8 months ago

Seers of other akhadas demand apology from Niranjani Akhada for announcing 'end' of Kumbh

India Today

Seers of other akhadas in Haridwar on Friday demanded an apology from Niranjani Akhada for announcing the 'conclusion' of the Kumbh Mela in view of a surge in COVID-19 cases, saying it did not have the right to do so. So, for us the Kumbh Mela is over," Niranjani Akhada Secretary Ravindra Puri had said. Nirvani Ani Akhada president Mahant …

Covid Kumbh Akhadas Mela Haridwar Kumbh Mela Seers

3 years, 8 months ago

Follow SOP at Kumbh Mela, stop it from becoming super-spreader event: Centre to Uttarakhand

India Today

The Union health ministry on Tuesday asked the Uttarakhand government to implement its SOP for the ongoing Kumbh Mela in Haridwar, Uttarakhand so that it does not become a "super-spreader event". Here's what Dr. Randeep Guleria has to say.#NewsToday with @sardesairajdeep pic.twitter.com/f48rR5clML — IndiaToday April 5, 2021 Responding to a question on whether the Kumbh Mela can become a super-spreader, …

Uttarakhand Report Covid Centre Kumbh Mela Haridwar

3 years, 8 months ago

23 Kumbh police stations come into effect in Haridwar with notification

Hindustan Times

With the Uttarakhand government’s notification of Mahakumbh 2021 coming into effect from Friday, Kumbh-specific police stations have also started operating in Haridwar’s Mahakumbh area. A total of 23 Kumbh police stations have been established for the ongoing fair where pilgrims, saints, tourists, even locals, can register their complaints, police said. 23 Kumbh police stations come into effect in Haridwar with …

Station Kumbh Stations Haridwar

3 years, 9 months ago

Coronavirus | Centre warns of ‘upsurge’ following Kumbh Mela at Haridwar

The Hindu

A team of the Health Ministry has reported that nearly 10-20 pilgrims and 10-20 locals at the Kumbh Mela, ongoing in Haridwar, Uttarakhand, are being reported positive every day. This assumes significance given Uttarakhand Chief Minister Tirath Singh Rawat, stating that a negative COVID-19 test wouldn’t be a requirement for those intending to visit Haridwar. The Uttarakhand government had also …

Test Uttarakhand State Haridwar Rawat

3 years, 11 months ago

NSG commandos to counter terror threat during Mahakumbh 2021

Hindustan Times

By Sandeep Rawat File photo: Mahakumbh 2021 prep is changing face of Haridwar. In the wake of a terror threat, for the first time during Kumbh fair, elite counter-terrorism unit National Security Guards commandos will be deployed in upcoming Mahakumbh fair in Haridwar, Uttarakhand. Kumbh Mela Force had sought elite National Security Guards for Kumbh fair keeping in mind the …

National Security Uttarakhand Mahakumbh Force Mela Haridwar Nsg

4 years, 1 month ago

Kumbh in view, SC extends time to demolish 4 illegal religious structures in Haridwar

Hindustan Times

The Supreme Court on Thursday allowed the Uttarakhand government to put on hold the demolition of four illegally constructed temples in Haridwar till the completion of the Ardh Kumbh scheduled from January to April next year. The order came on a plea by the state government which cited the upcoming Kumbh Mela as a ground to seek extension of time …

Uttarakhand State Kumbh Haridwar Court Order Structures Kumbh Mela

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HistoriCity | Mahakumbh: Tracing the legacy of India’s grandest religious gathering

For these French nationals, Kalpvas in Kumbh is a never-let-go practice

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

Maha Kumbh: Land to be allotted to Akharas from Tuesday

Himachal Pradesh & Uttarakhand High Courts: 50 Important Decisions Of 2021

Snippets from UK: England Fans at Wembley Outdo Mass Gathering at Kumbh Mela; UK Could Move India to Amber List

In Covid times, time for farmers to end their 6-month protest?

Curfew enforced across Haridwar day after final Shahi Snan of Kumbh Mela

Last Shahi Snan of Mahakumbh, most Akhada seers participate in symbolic manner

Juna Akhada ends participation in Kumbh Mela over Covid-19 concerns

Haridwar Kumbh Mela to end on April 17: Niranjani Akhada

Seers of other akhadas demand apology from Niranjani Akhada for announcing 'end' of Kumbh

Follow SOP at Kumbh Mela, stop it from becoming super-spreader event: Centre to Uttarakhand

23 Kumbh police stations come into effect in Haridwar with notification

Coronavirus | Centre warns of ‘upsurge’ following Kumbh Mela at Haridwar

NSG commandos to counter terror threat during Mahakumbh 2021

Kumbh in view, SC extends time to demolish 4 illegal religious structures in Haridwar