Kumbh Mela
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In Pics | Kumbh Mela: Where sea of humans descends for a holy dip
India | Jan 14, 2019, 04:34 PM ISTThe Kumbh Mela, held every three years, is a mass Hindu pilgrimage of faith in which people gather to bathe in a sacred or holy river. The mela, which is the world’s largest gathering of its type, draws lakhs of bhakts (devotees) from all over the country and around the globe. Here are some of the photographs from the festival which will give you a glimpse of diverse nature of the mela.
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Kumbh Mela 2019: Surprising facts about Naga Sadhus
News | Dec 23, 2018, 09:05 PM ISTKumbh Mela 2019: Surprising facts about Naga Sadhus
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Next year's Kumbh mela will give a glimpse of good governance in UP: BJP
India | Sep 28, 2018, 11:04 PM ISTState BJP spokesperson Chandramohan also said an unprecedented positive atmosphere is building up for the Kumbh mela next year.
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'Chalo Kumbh Chalo-Chalo, Kumbh Chalo': Kumbh Mela gets new tagline, multi-coloured logo
India | Dec 13, 2017, 02:09 PM ISTThe logo, which comprises temples, seers, a kalash (pitcher) and a 'Swastika', was launched by the governor at a function in the Raj Bhawan.
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Kumbh Mela declared as India's cultural heritage by UNESCO, PM Modi expresses pride on Twitter
Lifestyle | Dec 08, 2017, 05:55 PM ISTUNESCO declares Kumbh Mela as India's Intangible Heritage
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Indian IS leader's audio clip calls for ‘lone wolf’ attacks during Kumbh Mela, Thrissur Pooram
India | Nov 15, 2017, 01:08 PM ISTRashid Abdullah, the leader of the Kasargod IS module, has called for ‘lone wolf’ attacks targeting Kumbh Mela and Thrissur Pooram.
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Kashmir to witness ‘Dashar Maha Kumbh’ after 75-year gap; huge participation of Kashmiri Pandits expected
India | Jun 14, 2016, 12:56 PM ISTThe Ganderbal district of Kashmir is all set to witness the Dashar Maha Kumbh after a gap of 75 years on the confluence of sacred rivers Sindhu and Vitasta.
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Simhastha Kumbh Mela's second Shahi Snan begins in Ujjain
India | May 09, 2016, 09:40 AM ISTUjjain , Madhya Pradesh: The second 'Shahi Snan' (Royal Bath) of month-long Simhastha Kumbh mela began early today with Naga Babas of Juna Akhara venturing into the holy Shipra river chanting Har Har Mahadev. Ramghat
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‘They are sadhus and are beautiful’: How 'Kinnar Akhada' has gained acceptance at Simhastha Kumbh
India | Apr 29, 2016, 11:41 AM ISTUjjain: Among the lakhs of devotees and several Akharas thronging the Simhastha Kumbh currently underway in Ujjain, there is one unlikely section that is emerging as the centre of attraction for tourists and visitors –
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Terror threat to Haridwar Kumbh Mela, 4 suspected terrorists held
India | Jan 20, 2016, 10:14 AM ISTNew Delhi: Acting on a tip off that terrorists are planning to target the ongoing Ardh Kumbh Mela in Haridwar, the Special Cell of Delhi Police in a joint operation with a central intelligence agency
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Transgenders to take holy dip at Kumbh Mela for first time
India | Nov 02, 2015, 04:29 PM ISTIn a landmark judgement last year, the Supreme Court recognised the transgender community as the third gender. Now, members of the transgender community are finally getting religious acceptance too.The country's first transgender akhada came up
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PM Modi government only doing lip-service for farmers, alleges Subodh Kant Sahay
National | Sep 17, 2015, 06:06 PM ISTNashik: The Narendra Modi-led BJP government is engaged in "empty talks" on issues concerning farmers and has discontinued pro-people schemes initiated by the erstwhile UPA government, former Union minister and Congress leader Subodh Kant Sahay
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Watch: Brave cop at 'Kumbh Mela' jumps from 20 feet into River to save life
Life | Sep 15, 2015, 08:06 PM ISTNew Delhi: In a sheer display of bravery, a 24-year-old policeman Manoj Barahate jumped from a 20 feet high bridge into the waters of River Godavari to save the life of a man.As per the
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Bihar Assembly polls: Decision on seat-sharing today
India | Sep 13, 2015, 10:48 AM ISTBihar Assembly polls: Decision on seat-sharing todayNew Delhi: Ahead of the upcoming Bihar Assembly polls, former state chief minister Jitan Ram Manjhi met Bharatiya Janata Party president Amit Shah on Saturday over discusions related to
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Kumbh Mela: Second 'shahi snaan' begins at Nashik, Tryambakeshwar
India | Sep 13, 2015, 09:47 AM ISTNashik: Nashik city and Trimbakeshwar on Sunday geared up for the second 'shahi snaan' (holy bath) in river Godavari during the ongoing Kumbh Mela.A royal procession was taken out early morning by thousands of Mahants,
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Kumbh Mela: Second 'Shahi Snaan' tomorrow
India | Sep 12, 2015, 10:42 PM ISTNashik, Maharashtra: Nashik city and Trimbakeshwar have geared up for the second 'shahi snaan' (holy bath) in river Godavari tomorrow during the ongoing Kumbh Mela.A royal procession will be taken out early morning by thousands
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Kumbh Mela: Thousands take holy dip during first 'shahi snan'
India | Aug 29, 2015, 02:14 PM ISTNashik: The first 'shahi snan' of the ongoing Kumbh Mela began here today with thousands of devotees, including 'mahants' of various akhadas, thronging the ghats of River Godavari to take the holy dip.The first akhada
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Nashik Kumbh Mela: First 'shahi snan' today
India | Aug 29, 2015, 08:07 AM ISTNashik: Today is the first day shahi snan (holy dip) at Nashik and Trimbakeshwar towns during the ongoing Kumbh Mela.Thousands of mahants and sadhus, belonging to the Digambar, Nirmohi and Nirvani akhadas of Vaishnava sect,
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Kumbh Mela was better organised than FIFA World Cup: Harvard
India | Aug 21, 2015, 06:42 PM ISTNew Delhi: 2013 Maha Kumbh Mela held at Allahabad was better organised than FIFA World Cup in Brazil, researchers from Harvard University have said.The 449-page book 'Kumbh Mela - Mapping the Ephemeral Megacity' by the
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Kumbh Mela: No VIP movement in Nashik on 'royal bath' days
India | Jul 17, 2015, 02:52 PM ISTMumbai: There will be “no VIP or VVIP movement” in Nashik during the days of ‘royal bath' at the ongoing Kumbh Mela to ensure that seers and devotees do not face any inconvenience, Maharashtra Government