Surge in devotees at Ganga Ghats in Varanasi on Maghi Purnima; drones monitor massive crowds
New Delhi, Feb 12 (IANS) Thousands of devotees gathered at the Ganga ghats in Varanasi on Wednesday to take a holy dip on Maghi Purnima.
New Delhi, Feb 12 (IANS) Thousands of devotees gathered at the Ganga ghats in Varanasi on Wednesday to take a holy dip on Maghi Purnima.
New Delhi, Feb 12 (IANS) Acharya Satyendra Das, the chief priest of Ayodhya Ram Temple, passed away on Wednesday. He was 85.
New Delhi, Feb 12 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has been personally monitoring the arrangements for the Maha Kumbh during Maghi Purnima since early Wednesday morning, as a massive crowd gathered to take a holy dip at the Sangam in Prayagraj.
Prayagraj, Feb 12 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath extended his heartfelt congratulations to all devotees, saints and residents of the state during the ongoing Maha Kumbh on the auspicious occasion of Magh Purnima.
Mahakumbh Nagar, Feb 11 (IANS) The tradition of Kalpavas — a period of fasting, self-discipline, and spiritual discourse — holds deep significance in Maha Kumbh. This year, more than 10 lakh devotees have undertaken Kalpavas at Prayagraj’s Triveni Sangam, adhering to sacred rituals.
Jaipur, Feb 11 (IANS) Rajasthan Governor Haribhau Bagde, along with his family, took a holy dip at the sacred confluence of Triveni Sangam during the Maha Kumbh Mela on Tuesday.
Prayagraj, Feb 11 (IANS) Amidst the spiritual fervor of the Maha Kumbh, where millions of devotees gather to take a holy dip at the confluence of the Ganges, Yamuna, and the mythical Saraswati rivers, one unique attraction is quietly stealing the spotlight. In the heart of the Khadi Utsav pandal, a 'Kohlu machine' is drawing crowds with its traditional method of extracting pure, cold-pressed oil. This centuries-old process has captivated both health-conscious visitors and those keen on preserving ancient Indian practices.
Varanasi, Feb 11 (IANS) The ancient city of Varanasi is witnessing a spiritual awakening as it prepares to host a wave of Naga Sadhus and saints ahead of Maha Shivratri. Following their participation in the Prayagraj Mahakumbh, the revered saints, particularly those from the Panchdashnam Juna Akhara, have now arrived in the city, setting up a vibrant camp along the ghats of the Ganga.
New Delhi, Feb 11 (IANS) In preparation for the Maghi Purnima Snan on February 12, the Prayagraj administration has issued a comprehensive traffic advisory to ensure smooth movement and safety of devotees during the Maha Kumbh.
New Delhi, Feb 10 (IANS) The National Commission for Women (NCW) has written to Information and Broadcasting Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw seeking regulatory measures to check obscene content available on various Over-the-Top (OTT) platforms and social media streaming sites, an official said on Monday.