Maha Kumbh Mela 2025
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Mahakumbh: Akharas call off Mauni Amavasya 'snan' after near-stampede, entry of devotees stopped
Uttar Pradesh | Jan 29, 2025, 07:08 AM ISTMahakumbh stampede: Following rumors in the area, a stampede-like situation occurred, resulting in several people getting injured. A massive crowd gathered at the ongoing Mahakumbh in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, on the occasion of Mauni Amavasya.
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Mahakumbh stampede: PM Modi speaks to UP CM Yogi Adityanath, takes stock of situation at Kumbh Mela
India | Jan 29, 2025, 07:31 AM ISTMahakumbh stampede: The incident occurred in the early hours of Wednesday, amid a sea of crowds converging at the Sangam and all other ghats created along a 12-km long range of river banks for the Mahakumbh.
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Mahakumbh: Stampede-like situation at Sangam on Mauni Amavasya, dozens injured
Uttar Pradesh | Jan 29, 2025, 09:44 AM ISTStampede at Mahakumbh: Over 10 crore devotees are expected to take a holy dip on the occasion of Mauni Amavasya, the day of 'second Amrit snan' today.
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Mauni Amavasya Amrit Snan: Which Akhara to take first holy dip in Sangam today? Check timetable
Uttar Pradesh | Jan 29, 2025, 04:50 AM ISTMauni Amavasya Amrit Snan: On the second Amrit Snan day of the Mahakumbh, the revered Naga Sadhus have been granted the privilege of taking the first holy dip at the Triveni Sangam. However, there has been a change in the traditional order of some Akharas for the holy dip.
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Mahakumbh Stampede highlights: Yogi announces judicial enquiry by 3-member committee
India | Jan 29, 2025, 11:35 PM ISTMahakumbh Stampede highlights: DIG Kumbh and Mela Adhikari held a press conference and said that 30 people died in the stampede while 90 people were injured and were brought to the hospital. He said that 25 people among the dead were identified.
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Mahakumbh 2025: Indian Railways to operate special trains every 4 minutes for Mauni Amavasya
Uttar Pradesh | Jan 28, 2025, 08:02 PM ISTMahakumbh 2025: Indian Railways deployed special trains every 4 minutes for Mauni Amavasya on January 29. Over 15 crore devotees have already participated, with enhanced facilities ensuring smooth travel.
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Mahakumbh: Planning for 'amrit snan' on Mauni Amavasya? Check IMD weather prediction for Prayagraj
Uttar Pradesh | Jan 28, 2025, 06:39 PM ISTMahakumbh 2025: The Uttar Pradesh government made special arrangements at the key spots in the Mahakumbh Nagar district to manage the influx of passengers and ensure smooth travel on Mauni Amavasya.
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Raghav Chadha urges Centre to intervene after airfare to Prayagraj sees exorbitant spike
India | Jan 28, 2025, 05:31 PM ISTRaghav Chadha urged the Centre to intervene and prevent airlines from charging exorbitant fees while ensuring affordable travel to the devotees during the Mahakumbh. According to Chadha, the airfare has risen by 7 to 10 times during Mahakumbh.
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Viral Video: Couple ties rope to stay together during holy dip at Maha Kumbh 2025 | Watch
Trending | Jan 28, 2025, 02:04 PM ISTRecently, a video of a couple circulating on social media, who came up with an innovative idea to avoid getting separated in the crowd. Watch their viral video here.
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OPINION | Benefits of Maha Kumbh: Mallikarjun Kharge should go and take a dip
India | Jan 28, 2025, 01:52 PM ISTCongress President Mallikarjun Kharge has sparked a controversy with his remarks, questioning the faith of people who are taking a holy dip at the Sangam during the ongoing Maha Kumbh Mela.
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When Is Mauni Amavasya 2025? Know Maghi Amavasya date, tithi, significance and rituals
Lifestyle | Jan 28, 2025, 11:20 AM ISTMauni Amavasya falls in the month of Magh. This is considered to be one of the most auspicious ones in the Hindu calendar. Read on to know the date, tithi, significance and rituals of Maghi Amavasya.
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NASA astronaut shares stunning Maha Kumbh Mela images from space
Science | Jan 28, 2025, 10:47 AM ISTDon Pettit shared images captured from the International Space Station, highlighting the breathtaking lights and the impressive scale of the devotees gathered at the mela.
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Mahakumbh: Over 15 crore devotees take holy dip at Triveni Sangam till now
Uttar Pradesh | Jan 28, 2025, 09:54 AM ISTMahakumbh 2025: The mega-religious event, organised every 12 years, is underway in Prayagraj from January 13 and will continue for 45 days.
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Mahakumbh: Avoid these 5 mistakes after taking holy dip at Sangam to get benefit of 'Amrit Snan'
Uttar Pradesh | Jan 28, 2025, 07:03 AM ISTMahakumbh 2025: The second 'Amrit Snan' of Mahakumbh is on January 29. On this day, crores of devotees will take a dip in the Triveni Sangam. Here are some mistakes to avoid after taking the sacred dip on this auspicious day.
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Mahakumbh: Railways makes these special arrangements in Prayagraj for 'amrit snan' on Mauni Amavasya
Uttar Pradesh | Jan 28, 2025, 06:29 PM ISTMahakumbh 2025: To streamline passenger movement, colour-coded shelters have been set up at all the stations in Prayagraj for unreserved passengers, with each colour corresponding to specific routes.
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Mahakumbh 2025: 13.21 crore devotees take holy dip at Sangam in Prayagraj, heartwarming pics emerge
India | Jan 27, 2025, 11:00 PM ISTMahakumbh 2025: The mega-religious event, organised every 12 years, is underway in Prayagraj from January 13 and will continue for 45 days. More than 13.21 crore pilgrims have so far taken a holy dip at the Sangam -- the confluence of the Ganga, Yamuna and the mythical Saraswati rivers.
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Mahakumbh: After DGCA, govt addresses skyrocketing airfare issue, calls urgent meeting with airlines
Business | Jan 27, 2025, 06:41 PM ISTMaha Kumbh Mela: On a year-on-year basis, flight bookings to Prayagraj have jumped 162 per cent while the bookings to Lucknow and Varanasi have increased 42 per cent and 127 per cent, respectively. The figures are for the January 13 to February 26 period.
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Indian man marries Greek woman at Mahakumbh Mela 2025 in Prayagraj | See pic
Trending | Jan 27, 2025, 03:45 PM ISTWitness love beyond borders! An Indian man ties the knot with his Greek bride at Mahakumbh Mela 2025 in Prayagraj. Scroll down to see the heartwarming photo.
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Mahakumbh: 'Youth should be addicted to patriotism not social media,' says Dhirendra Shastri
India | Jan 27, 2025, 05:01 PM ISTMahakumbh 2025: Speaking on India TV, Acharya Dhirendra Shastri, the Peethadhishwar of Bageshwar Dham, said 'mala' and 'bhala' (garland and javelin) are both important. Youth must learn both to help the army and the police if a war-like situation arises.
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Mahakumbh: Planning to visit Prayagraj for 'Amrit Snan' on Mauni Amavasya? Check traffic diversions
Uttar Pradesh | Jan 27, 2025, 12:46 PM ISTMahakumbh 2025: Maha Kumbh is one of the largest and most significant religious congregations in the world, held every 12 years at one of four locations in India.