Transgender community celebrates at Sangam Ghats during Maha Kumbh

IANS | February 2, 2025 11:04 PM

Mahakumbh Nagar, Feb 2 (IANS) With the Basant Panchami bathing festival scheduled for Monday, a massive influx of devotees and tourists, especially the transgender community, have already arrived on the sacred banks of Triveni in Prayagraj for the Mahakumbh.

Sri Sri Ravi Shankar meets CM Yogi Adityanath in Mahakumbhnagar

IANS | February 1, 2025 11:51 PM

Mahakumbhnagar, Feb 1 (IANS) Spiritual guru and the Art of Living Founder Sri Sri Ravi Shankar met Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Saturday in Mahakumbhnagar for performing meditation along with his disciples during the ongoing Mahakumbh.

No VIP privileges on Amrit Snan and all major bathing days at Maha Kumbh

IANS | January 30, 2025 10:43 PM

Mahakumbh Nagar, Jan 30 (IANS) A large number of devotees, along with VIPs and VVIPs, are arriving at the Triveni Sangam to take a holy dip during Maha Kumbh 2025. However, the Yogi government has strictly prohibited VIP protocols on ‘Amrit Snan’ and other major bathing festivals to ensure an equal and seamless experience for all pilgrims.

Maha Kumbh stampede: Two from Bengal identified as victims

IANS | January 30, 2025 11:55 AM

Kolkata, Jan 30 (IANS) So far two residents from West Bengal have been identified as victims of the unfortunate stampede incident in Prayagraj Maha Kumbh on Wednesday, confirmed an official from the state secretariat Nabanna on Thursday.