Maha Kumbh Mela
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Yearender 2025: From Mahakumbh to Operation Sindoor, tracing India's major events
India | Dec 23, 2025, 03:38 PM IST2025 in India was a year of grand celebrations, sports triumphs, political shifts, and moments of tragedy.
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India’s most searched travel destinations of 2025; number 5 will surprise you
Travel | Dec 19, 2025, 06:34 PM ISTGoogle’s Year in Search 2025 reveals how Indians travelled this year, with spiritual journeys, visa-free trips and budget-friendly escapes dominating the list of top-searched destinations.
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Sanoj Mishra, director who offered film of Mahakumbh viral girl Monalisa, arrested in rape case
Entertainment | Mar 31, 2025, 11:54 AM ISTDirector Sanoj Mishra had announced to cast Monalisa, who became the queen of social media during the Maha Kumbh Mela, in his next film The Diary of 2025.
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UP CM Yogi speaks on Mahakumbh in Assembly: 'No incident of crime took place during Kumbh Mela'
Uttar Pradesh | Mar 04, 2025, 08:54 PM ISTYogi Adityanath-led government successfully organised Mahakumbh 2025, which held from January 13 (Paush Purnima) to February 26 (Maha Shivaratri), creating history as over 66 crore devotees visited Prayagraj.
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Yogi announces Rs 10,000 bonus to sanitation workers at Mahakumbh, Rs 16,000 minimum wage from April
Uttar Pradesh | Feb 27, 2025, 02:37 PM ISTMahakumbh: Yogi Adityanath said the UP government is going to ensure that from April, a minimum wage of Rs 16,000 will be provided to the sanitation workers and the temporary health workers will be given direct bank transfers.
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Mahakumbh 2025: After Prayagraj, India Gears Up for Four Kumbh Melas in the Next 5 Years
Originals | Feb 26, 2025, 11:43 PM ISTAs the historic Mahakumbh 2025 comes to a close, the next Kumbh Mela is already on the horizon. Over the next five years, all four major Kumbh pilgrimage sites—Haridwar, Ujjain, Nashik, and Prayagraj—will each host a Kumbh event. Here's a preview of what's to come.
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Viral Video: Woman performs 'Digital snan' for husband, dunks phone into Ganga at Mahakumbh | WATCH
Trending | Feb 26, 2025, 03:30 PM ISTRecently, a video of a woman who is performing 'digital snan' for her husband while talking on a call has gone viral. Read more about it here.
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After Prayagraj Mahakumbh, Indian to see four Kumbh Melas in next 5 years | Check details
India | Feb 26, 2025, 01:02 PM ISTThe Prayagraj Mahakumbh witnessed a footfall of over 65 crore in 45 days, marking the largest-ever gathering in the world. Here are the details of Kumbh Mela events in the upcoming five years.
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Mahashivratri adds fervour to Mahakumbh on last day, pictures display devotees' enthusiasm
India | Feb 26, 2025, 10:18 AM ISTThe Mahakumbh Mela, which started on Paush Purnima on January 13, is set to conclude today. In the Maha Kumbh, 1.70 crore people took a dip on Paush Purnima, 3.50 crore on Makar Sankranti, 7.64 crore on Mauni Amavasya, 2.57 crore on Basant Panchami, 2.04 crore on Magh Purnima.
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Mahakumbh traffic updates: Elaborated arrangements for smooth vehicular movement | Check details
Uttar Pradesh | Feb 26, 2025, 08:48 AM ISTThe Uttar Pradesh government made all necessary arrangements for smooth vehicular movement, yet devotees should also remain informed about the traffic situation.
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Mahakumbh 2025 Updates: Over 1.53 crore devotees take holy dip in Sangam on Mahashivratri snan
Uttar Pradesh | Feb 26, 2025, 11:31 PM ISTMahakumbh Mela 2025 Highlights: The Mahakumbh started on January 13. Paush Purnima concluded today with Mahashivratri snan. On the last day of the grand religious gathering, lakhs of devotees took a holy dip.
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Mahakumbh: UPSRTC deploys 4,500 buses for devotees ahead of final 'snan' today
Uttar Pradesh | Feb 26, 2025, 12:00 AM ISTMahakumbh 2025: Being held after 12 years, the Mahakumbh started on January 13 and will conclude on February 26 on the banks of the Triveni Sangam -- the confluence of Ganga, Yamuna and the mythical Saraswati rivers, considered holy among Hindus.
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Mamata questions Mahakumbh preparations, seeks compensation for stampede victims
Kolkata | Feb 25, 2025, 06:24 PM IST“Maha Kumbh has turned into ‘Mrityu Kumbh',” said West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee in Bengal assembly.
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Mahakumbh area will be no-vehicle zone from 4 pm today: Check guidelines for first-time visitors
Uttar Pradesh | Feb 25, 2025, 03:15 PM ISTMahakumbh: Vehicles carrying essentials will be exempted, according to an official statement. The administration has urged all visitors to comply with the guidelines and cooperate with officials, according to the statement issued by the police.
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15,000 Mahakumbh sanitation workers attempt world cleanliness drive record, results on February 27
Uttar Pradesh | Feb 25, 2025, 08:16 AM ISTMahakumbh Mela: During the grand religious gathering, 15,000 cleanliness workers participated in various events and venues. They attempted a world record, the result of which will be announced on February 27, a day after the Mahakumbh ends.
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Mahakumbh devotees count crosses 60-crore mark, last snan on February 26
Uttar Pradesh | Feb 22, 2025, 08:46 PM ISTMahakumbh 2025: With over 1.43 crore snan recorded today, the participation of devotees at the Mahakumbh has crossed the 60-crore mark.
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OPINION | Sinners of Mahakumbh: Who made videos of bathing women?
India | Feb 23, 2025, 06:09 AM ISTUP and Gujarat Police uncover a dark web racket selling explicit videos of bathing women at Mahakumbh 2025. FIRs registered, arrests made, and digital platforms blocked.
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Mahakumbh: Railway stations in Prayagraj on high alert as huge rush expected for Maha Shivratri snan
Uttar Pradesh | Feb 21, 2025, 11:26 PM ISTMahakumbh 2025 is set to conclude with final Maha Shivratri snan on February 26. Owing to this, huge flock of devotees are reaching to Prayagraj to take holy dip at Sangam.
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Women secretly filmed during Mahakumbh snan, videos sold online; UP police lodges 13 FIRs
Uttar Pradesh | Feb 21, 2025, 11:42 PM ISTThe obscene videos of women taking snan during Mahakumbh has been circulating on platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, and Telegram.
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Mahakumbh: Over 54.31 crore pilgrims take holy dip so far in Triveni Sangam
Uttar Pradesh | Feb 17, 2025, 08:53 PM ISTThe 2025 Mahakumbh in Prayagraj has attracted a record-breaking 54.31 crore pilgrims, marking a significant spiritual event, with millions partaking in the sacred dip at the Triveni Sangam.