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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 …

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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 …

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3 days, 1 hour ago

No Organisation Can Claim Vested Right Over Allotment Of Particular Land At Maha Kumbh Mela: Allahabad High Court

Live Law

Noting the increase in since of Kumbh Mela, the Allahabad High Court has held that there is no vested right to allotment of a particular land in the Maha Kumbh Mela area only because they may have been allotted the same in previous years. Petitioner approached the High Court seeking allotment of land on the junction of Triveni Marg and …

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3 days, 14 hours ago

Maha Kumbh 2025: Mela administration hikes boat fare by 50 per cent; details here

Live Mint

Ahead of the Maha Kumbh in January 2025, the Kumbh Mela Administration has approved a 50 per cent increase in the fares for boatmen. According to Additional District Magistrate Mahakumbh Vivek Chaturvedi, this decision follows long-standing requests from the boatmen and a productive discussion between the Prayagraj District Boatmen Association and the Mela administration, PTI reported. Welcoming the move, Pappu …

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4 days, 5 hours ago

SpiceJet to operate special flights to/from Prayagraj for Maha Kumbh Mela 2025: Check flight details here

Live Mint

Maha Kumbh Mela 2025: With Maha Kumbh Mela set to start next month, SpiceJet has announced the launch of daily special flights connecting Uttar Pradesh's Prayagraj to major cities such as Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, and Ahmedabad. The Maha Kumbh Mela, held once every 12 years, will take place in Prayagraj from January 13 to February 26, 2025. Know SpiceJet flight …

Bengaluru Mumbai 2025 Flight Kumbh Maha Kumbh Prayagraj

4 days, 7 hours ago

Maha Kumbh 2025: Boat Fares Soar by 50%, devotees brace for costlier rides

India Today

In preparation for the upcoming Maha Kumbh in January, the Kumbh Mela Administration has approved a 50% increase in boat fares. The move was finalised after constructive discussions between the Prayagraj District Boatmen Association and the Mela administration. Pappu Lal Nishad, President of the Prayagraj District Boatmen Association, welcomed the hike, noting that fares had remained stagnant for years despite …

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4 days, 16 hours ago

Mahakumbh 2025: Sleeping pods built at Prayagraj Railway Station for travellers

India TV News

Mahakumbh 2025: To ensure comfort to travellers, sleeping pods are being built at Prayagraj Railway Station ahead of the religious congregation. Indian Railways, in collaboration with the Uttar Pradesh State Bridge Corporation, has undertaken a project to elevate railway tracks to remove level crossings before next year's Maha Kumbh. The Caretaker of the sleeping pods at Prayagraj Railway Station, Vishwajit …

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5 days, 16 hours ago

Kumbh Mela 2025: Mobile app designed for smooth crowd management, better coordination for police

India TV News

Mahakumbh 2025: A dedicated mobile app is being developed to address challenges like crowd management and quick response in emergencies faced by police personnel during the MahaKumbh 2025. The 'Mahakumbh Mela 2025 Police' app aims to enhance the efficiency, coordination, and responsiveness of the police force during the mega religious event, which is expected to attract crores of visitors, they …

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5 days, 16 hours ago

Kumbh Mela 2025: Central Railway to run 34 special trains to clear extra rush of passengers

India TV News

Kumbh Mela 2025: Central Railway will now run 34 special trains between Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus / Pune-Mau and Nagpur-Danapur to clear the extra rush of passengers during Kumbh Mela 2025 being held at Prayagraj from January 13 to January 26. Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus-Mau Kumbh Mela Specials 01033 Kumbh Mela special will leave CSMT at 11.30 hours on 09.01.2025, …

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1 week ago

Kumbh Mela organisers warn visitors, devotees over fake hotel bookings

India Today

Oranisers of the upcoming Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj have warned devotees and visitors against online fraud cases in the name of hotel bookings, officials said. In the run-up to the world's largest religious congregation, several fake hotel websites are operating to dupe unsuspecting devotees. In the past few days, several people visiting Prayagraj have informed hotels, guest houses and other …

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1 week ago

Maha Kumbh 2025 to offer unique digital experience with AI chatbot: Know all about it

India TV News

Maha Kumbh 2025 is set to provide a cutting-edge digital experience to devotees across the world by offering a memorable token of the mega event. As part of the Digital Maha Kumbh vision spearheaded by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, AI Generative Chatbot technology is being introduced for the first time. This is the …

Digital Chatbot 2025 Ai Kumbh Maha Kumbh Prayagraj

1 week, 1 day ago

CR to run Kumbh Mela special Pune-Mau trains

Hindustan Times

The Central Railways will run additional Kumbh Mela special trains between Pune and Mau Junction to clear the extra rush as thousands of devotees from the city will visit the Kumbh Mela in Praygraj, Uttar Pradesh. The coach composition of the train will be - two AC-2 tier, two AC-3 Tier, 6 sleeper class, 6 general second class, one luggage …

Special Trains Tier Kumbh Mela Pune Mau

1 week, 3 days ago

Mahakumbh 2025 To See Visitors More Than Population In 41 Nations During Amrit Snaan

ABP News

The Maha Kumbh Mela, one of the world's largest religious gatherings, is a grand celebration that attracts millions of devotees from around the world. However, the state is gearing up for a record-shattering 45 crore visitors to the Maha Kumbh Mela 2025. According to the Maha Kumbh 2025 authorities, the event will see the most visitors for the three days …

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1 week, 3 days ago

A confluence of heritage and infra as Prayagraj prepares for Kumbh

Hindustan Times

The sun is already setting behind the Ganga when Ram Asrey and Harish Chandra start packing up their hammers and shovels. “Thousands of people have worked day and night to make the upcoming Maha Kumbh 2025 memorable for 400 million devotees who are expected to visit here between January 13 and February 26. Between 2019 and 2024, the Ganga shifted …

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Maha Kumbh a 'mahayagya' of unity: PM Modi

Deccan Chronicle

Prayagraj: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday termed the Maha Kumbh 2025 a "mahayagya of unity" which would take the country's cultural and spiritual identity to new heights. Addressing a public meeting here while inaugurating various developmental projects, the prime minister said the differences of castes and sects disappear at the Maha Kumbh. The prime minister inaugurated 167 key development …

Maha Kumbh

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MahaKumbh 2025: What Is Its Connection With Samundra Manthan — Know The History

ABP News

MahaKumbh 2025: The year 2025 is set to be a significant one as the grand festival of faith, the Maha Kumbh Mela, will be held. Let's explore the history of the Maha Kumbh Mela and when it is scheduled to begin in the new year. Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 Dates: The Maha Kumbh Mela will begin on January 13, 2025, …

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1 week, 4 days ago

PM Modi to inspect development works for Mahakumbh Mela 2025 in Prayagraj today

India TV News

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will on Friday launch key development projects worth Rs 5,500 crore which aim to improve amenities for the 2025 Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj and bolster the city's infrastructure. He will also inaugurate major temple corridors, including the Bharadwaj Ashram corridor, Shringverpur Dham corridor, Akshayvat corridor and the Hanuman Mandir corridor. Additionally, he will launch several vital …

Modi Maha Kumbh Prayagraj Corridor

1 week, 5 days ago

7000 new electric buses, floating jetties: Here's How UP getting ready for Maha Kumbh 2025

India TV News

With just a few days left for the Maha Kumbh to begin, Uttar Pradesh Minister and BJP leader Dayashankar Singh on Thursday said that the authorities have arranged 7000 new electric and CNG buses and that 1.5 lakh toilets have been built for the Maha Kumbh 2025 in Prayagraj. Meanwhile, ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit, CM Yogi personally …

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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 …

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Maha Kumbh Mela 2025: Railways to deploy 12,000 general coaches, women craft eco-friendly mats

Live Mint

Maha Kumbh Mela 2025: With around a month left for the Maha Kumbh Mela, to be held at Prayagraj on January 13, preparations are in full swing. Women make puja items Women make items for puja rituals Women in Ayodhya are making eco-friendly puja mats and other items from banana stem fibres for the upcoming Maha Kumbh Mela 2025. Railways …

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Maha Kumbh 2025: PM Modi to visit Prayagraj tomorrow to launch development projects worth around Rs 7,000 cr

India TV News

Maha Kumbh 2025: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to visit Uttar Pradesh on Friday to assess the development works for the upcoming Maha Kumbh Mela 2025. To support Maha Kumbh Mela 2025, PM Modi will also launch the Kumbh Sah'AI'yak chatbot, designed to provide guidance, updates, and event details to devotees. About Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 Kumbh Mela is …

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1 week, 6 days ago

Maha Kumbh 2025: Cyber police station set up in Prayagraj to safeguard devotees from online frauds

India TV News

Maha Kumbh Mela 2025: In view of the upcoming Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj, the Uttar Pradesh Police has established a cyber police station in the Mela area to protect devotees from potential online fraud. About Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 Kumbh Mela is organised every 3 years, Ardh Kumbh Mela every 6 years and Maha Kumbh Mela every 12 years. …

Uttar Pradesh 2025 Kumbh Maha Kumbh Prayagraj Cyber Mela

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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 …

Cameras Devotees 2025 Cctv Kumbh Maha Kumbh Prayagraj

2 weeks ago

Chhattisgarh CM Vishnu Deo Sai gets UP CM Yogi Adityanath's invitation to attend Maha Kumbh at Prayagraj

India TV News

Maha Kumbh 2025: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath extended an invitation to Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai on Tuesday to attend the Maha Kumbh 2025 in Prayagraj. Two ministers of the Yogi Adityanath government, Cabinet Minister Sunil Sharma and Minister of State Sanjay Gaur paid a courtesy visit to CM Sai and invited him to the Maha Kumbh …

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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

No Organisation Can Claim Vested Right Over Allotment Of Particular Land At Maha Kumbh Mela: Allahabad High Court

Maha Kumbh 2025: Mela administration hikes boat fare by 50 per cent; details here

SpiceJet to operate special flights to/from Prayagraj for Maha Kumbh Mela 2025: Check flight details here

Maha Kumbh 2025: Boat Fares Soar by 50%, devotees brace for costlier rides

Mahakumbh 2025: Sleeping pods built at Prayagraj Railway Station for travellers

Kumbh Mela 2025: Mobile app designed for smooth crowd management, better coordination for police

Kumbh Mela 2025: Central Railway to run 34 special trains to clear extra rush of passengers

Kumbh Mela organisers warn visitors, devotees over fake hotel bookings

Maha Kumbh 2025 to offer unique digital experience with AI chatbot: Know all about it

CR to run Kumbh Mela special Pune-Mau trains

Mahakumbh 2025 To See Visitors More Than Population In 41 Nations During Amrit Snaan

A confluence of heritage and infra as Prayagraj prepares for Kumbh

Maha Kumbh a 'mahayagya' of unity: PM Modi

MahaKumbh 2025: What Is Its Connection With Samundra Manthan — Know The History

PM Modi to inspect development works for Mahakumbh Mela 2025 in Prayagraj today

7000 new electric buses, floating jetties: Here's How UP getting ready for Maha Kumbh 2025

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

Maha Kumbh Mela 2025: Railways to deploy 12,000 general coaches, women craft eco-friendly mats

Maha Kumbh 2025: PM Modi to visit Prayagraj tomorrow to launch development projects worth around Rs 7,000 cr

Maha Kumbh 2025: Cyber police station set up in Prayagraj to safeguard devotees from online frauds

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

Chhattisgarh CM Vishnu Deo Sai gets UP CM Yogi Adityanath's invitation to attend Maha Kumbh at Prayagraj