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Prayagraj gears up for Maha Kumbh Mela; preparations for one of the largest Hindu festivals underway: See pics
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Prayagraj gears up for Maha Kumbh Mela; preparations for one of the largest Hindu festivals underway: See pics

Hindustan Times  

Prayagraj gears up for Maha Kumbh Mela; preparations for one of the largest Hindu festivals underway: See pics Maha Kumbh Mela is the largest human gathering with over 400 million people attending. The authorities already started preparing the site.. 1 / 8 View Photos in a new improved layout Maha Kumbh Mela is in 2025, between Jan 13 and Feb …

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Kumbh COVID-19 testing scam: Nearly 1 lakh devotees receive verification call
3 years, 5 months ago

Kumbh COVID-19 testing scam: Nearly 1 lakh devotees receive verification call

India TV News  

Nearly one lakh devotees who had visited the Kumbh Mela in Haridwar in April-May this year, have started receiving calls to ascertain if the person using the number had even attended the Kumbh Mela in the first place. Teams investigating the RT-PCR test scam that surfaced during the Kumbh Mela are now calling up all mobile phone numbers that were …

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Kumbh Mela to conclude by April 17. Here is why it is different from Markaz event
3 years, 8 months ago

Kumbh Mela to conclude by April 17. Here is why it is different from Markaz event

Op India  

On Thursday, the Panchayati Niranjani Akhada has announced that the Kumbh Mela will be concluded by April 17. We have taken the decision for the well-being of people.” He however emphasised that about 50 sadhus, belonging to the Panchayati Niranjani Akhada, will participate in the April 27 snan Fourth Shahi Snan scheduled on April 27 It must be mentioned that …

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30 sadhus contract Covid-19 during Kumbh, others call for caution
3 years, 8 months ago

30 sadhus contract Covid-19 during Kumbh, others call for caution

Hindustan Times  

At least 30 sadhus have tested positive for the coronavirus disease and one has died during the ongoing Kumbh Mela in Uttarakhand's Haridwar, adding to fears that one of the world's largest religious gatherings may add to the already spiralling cases of Covid-19, news agency ANI reported on Friday citing a senior medical officer. More than 1,700 people have tested …

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Many seers showing Covid-19 symptoms: Two of 13 akhadas opt out of Kumbh Mela
3 years, 8 months ago

Many seers showing Covid-19 symptoms: Two of 13 akhadas opt out of Kumbh Mela

India Today  

Niranjani Akhada and Tapo Nidhi Shri Anand Akhada, two of the 13 akhadas of seers participating in the Kumbh Mela taking place in Uttarakhand's Haridwar, on Thursday decided to opt-out of the event citing the deteriorating Covid-19 situation in the state. "30 Sadhus have tested positive for Covid-19 so far, in Haridwar," Haridwar Chief Medical Officer Dr SK Jha told …

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Covid-19 protocol tossed away at Haridwar Kumbh Mela as 31 lakh throng for holy dip | Ground report
3 years, 8 months ago

Covid-19 protocol tossed away at Haridwar Kumbh Mela as 31 lakh throng for holy dip | Ground report

India Today  

No masks, no social distancing and Covid-19 protocol tossed away. This was the scene at the Haridwar Kumbh Mela on Monday as nearly 31 lakh people thronged to the Kumbh Mela for a holy dip in river Ganga at Haridwar's Har Ki Pauri. Haridwar District Magistrate and officer in-charge of the Kumbh Mela, Deepak Rawat said, "We are appealing to …

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10-20 pilgrims testing positive daily: Health ministry warns Uttarakhand govt of possible Covid spike during Kumbh
3 years, 9 months ago

10-20 pilgrims testing positive daily: Health ministry warns Uttarakhand govt of possible Covid spike during Kumbh

India Today  

The Union health ministry on Sunday wrote to Uttarakhand chief secretary, highlighting the concerns raised by a high-level central team about the need for stringent measures to control the spread of the disease and noting that there are chances of a jump in Covid-19 cases during the Kumbh Mela. A central team led by the National Centre for Disease Control …

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Tens of thousands of Hindu devotees take holy plunge in Ganges
3 years, 9 months ago

Tens of thousands of Hindu devotees take holy plunge in Ganges

Live Mint  

Tens of thousands of Hindu devotees plunged into India's Ganges river on Thursday as the country kicked off one of the world's largest religious festivals, even as officials reported the biggest spike in coronavirus cases for three months. Hindu ascetics known as Naga sadhus, many naked apart from a coating of ash and carrying swords or tridents, led the bathers …

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Covid Report Must to Visit Haridwar During Maha Kumbh, Those With Comorbidities Advised to Stay Away
3 years, 10 months ago

Covid Report Must to Visit Haridwar During Maha Kumbh, Those With Comorbidities Advised to Stay Away

News 18  

The union health ministry on Sunday has issued fresh guidelines for the forthcoming Kumbh Mela in Haridwar. According to the Centre’s guidelines, RT-PCR test taken not more than 72 hours prior to their visit to Haridwar during the Kumbh Mela are mandatory. Patients with underlying health conditions and comorbidities such diabetes, hypertension, cardiac disease, chronic lung disease, cerebro-vascular disease, chronic …

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Fact Check: Image of monks in Kumbh Mela falsely circulated as that of Ayodya bhoomi pujan
4 years, 4 months ago

Fact Check: Image of monks in Kumbh Mela falsely circulated as that of Ayodya bhoomi pujan

India Today  

The foundation stone laying ceremony of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya was held on August 5. One such claim on Facebook in the Malayalam language translates to, “Yogi’s monks gathered for Ayodhya Ram mandir bhoomi pujan violating the Covid-19 precautionary measures.” India Today Anti Fake News War Room has found the claim is false. The viral image is an award-winning …

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