Maha Kumbh
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Mahakumbh 2025: How many trains Railways operated during Kumbh Mela? Ashwini Vaishnaw replies
India | Feb 27, 2025, 02:27 PM ISTThe Maha Kumbh, billed to be the world’s largest gathering, ended on February 26 as it began 45 days ago – with lakhs of devotees surging towards the waters of the Sangam, the confluence of the Ganga, Yamuna and mythical Saraswati, for a dip on the auspicious day of Shivratri.
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Mahakumbh 2025 comes to an end: A look back at the religious marvel, day after the final holy dip
India | Feb 27, 2025, 02:03 PM ISTKumbh Mela 2025: The world's largest spiritual gathering concluded Wednesday with the auspicious 'Mahashivratri Snan' (holy dip) at Triveni Sangam in Prayagraj. The religious carnival drew over 66 crore people over the span of 45 days.
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Mahakumbh sets 3 Guinness World Records: 7 astonishing facts about grand confluence of faith
Uttar Pradesh | Feb 27, 2025, 01:28 PM ISTKumbh Mela: From longest hand print painting to people visiting the Kumbh Mela from across 70 countries, Mahakumbh 2025 has left us mesmerised with its grandeur.
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UP CM Yogi Adityanath lauds officials, police after successful Mahakumbh in Prayagraj
Uttar Pradesh | Mar 03, 2025, 08:25 PM ISTAddressing the gathering, Yogi Adityanath highlighted the government’s commitment to sanitation and environmental conservation, particularly at places of spiritual significance like Prayagraj, which hosts the Kumbh Mela.
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PM Modi calls Mahakumbh a 'Maha Yagna of Unity', highlights India's spiritual heritage
India | Feb 27, 2025, 11:24 AM ISTPM Narendra Modi called Mahakumbh Mela a ‘Maha Yagna of Unity,’ emphasising its role in India’s spiritual and cultural heritage. He urged devotees to maintain cleanliness and discipline ahead of Mahakumbh 2025 in Prayagraj.
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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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Haqiqat Kya Hai: Why is the echo of Modi Raj being heard in Prayagraj?
Hakikat Kya Hai | Feb 26, 2025, 10:34 PM ISTA miracle has happened today in India. Who could have imagined that in one city of India, by the banks of a river, 66 crore people would come and take a dip? This happened in Prayagraj. What else can this be if not a miracle? On January 13, 2025, when the Mahakumbh began, many stories were written t
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Coffee Par Kurukshetra: Maha Kumbh 2025 concludes: Will Modi-Yogi get credit for its 'Maha' success?
Kurukshetra | Feb 26, 2025, 11:00 PM ISTMaha Kumbh concludes today after an eventful 45 days, witnessing crores of devotees from across India and the world taking a holy dip. Each day set new records in participation, making this Kumbh a historic event. But will Modi-Yogi gain the 'Maha' recognition for its success?
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Mahakumbh: Over 66.21 crore devotees took a holy dip in 45 days, tweets CM Yogi Adityanath
Uttar Pradesh | Feb 27, 2025, 06:20 AM ISTMahakumbh concluded on Wednesday with Maha Shivratri snan, it commenced on January 13. The total number of snan witnessed in Kumbh Mela exceeds the populations of all countries except China and India.
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OPINION | Maha Kumbh: How Yogi nailed opposition’s lies
India | Feb 27, 2025, 06:21 AM ISTThese fake news had no impact on the millions of devotees who thronged the Maha Kumbh. The numbers continued to increase. People were watching live visuals on TV and were looking at the flow of river Ganga.
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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 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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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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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 2025: 'Digital Snan' goes viral as man offers virtual holy dip for Rs 1,100 | WATCH
Trending | Feb 22, 2025, 11:08 AM ISTA unique 'digital snan' service at Mahakumbh 2025 is going viral! A man in Prayagraj offers devotees a virtual holy dip for Rs 1,100 by immersing their photos in the sacred Triveni Sangam. Social media is buzzing—innovation or exploitation? Watch the viral video and reactions!
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Mahakumbh 2025: Indian Railways cancels 32 trains from February 25-28 | Check full list
India | Feb 22, 2025, 09:21 AM ISTIndian Railways has canceled 32 trains from February 25 to 28, 2025, amid the Mahakumbh Amrit Snan rush at Prayagraj. Check the full list of affected trains, including Purushottam Express, Nandan Kanan Express, and more.