Tag: Maha Kumbh

World-Famous Ganga Aarti in Varanasi to Resume in Grand Form

Arijit Bose
Varanasi, Ganga Aarti, Dashashwamedh Ghat, Maha Kumbh, Kashi Vishwanath Temple, devotees, crowd management, district administration, priests, volunteers, religious sites, Prayagraj, pilgrimage, spiritual tourism, safety measures

Varanasi : Varanasi has been witnessing an overwhelming crowd since the conclusion of the Maha Kumbh. Devotees visiting the Kashi Vishwanath Temple have also been attending the evening Ganga Aarti in large numbers. Given the increasing crowd, a meeting between the Ganga Aarti organizers and the district administration decided to conduct the Aarti in a symbolic manner. However, starting today, the Ganga Aarti at Dashashwamedh Ghat will once again take place in its full grandeur. According to information received from the Ganga Aarti organizers in Varanasi, the world-famous Ganga Aarti…

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Political Tensions Continue in Uttar Pradesh Post Maha Kumbh

Arijit Bose
Maha Kumbh, Uttar Pradesh politics, Dharmendra Yadav, Yogi Adityanath, Samajwadi Party, BJP, Bilari, Mohammad Faheem Irfan, Sangeet Som, political controversy, stampede deaths, Mauni Amavasya, double-engine government, pollution control, hate speech, democracy, Akhilesh Yadav, Babur, Aurangzeb

Lucknow: Even though the grand Maha Kumbh festival has concluded, political turmoil in Uttar Pradesh remains unabated. In Moradabad, Samajwadi Party (SP) MP Dharmendra Yadav visited the residence of Bilari MLA Mohammad Faheem Irfan and launched a scathing attack on Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath over the tragic deaths during the stampede on Mauni Amavasya at the Maha Kumbh. Dharmendra Yadav criticized the Chief Minister, stating that families mourning their deceased loved ones are naturally in distress, yet CM Yogi Adityanath’s remarks regarding these grieving families were inappropriate and akin to…

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The Final Dip and a Sky Ablaze with Splendour

Nistha Agrawal

(Prayagraj): The final day of Maha kumbh 2025 marked an awe-inspiring conclusion as Prayagraj emerged as the world’s spiritual epicentre, drawing an astonishing 65 crore devotees from every corner of the globe. This year’s Maha kumbh, celebrated as the largest religious gathering in history, began on 13th January and culminated with the final Shahi Snan on Maha Shivratri. Amidst fervent chants, sacred prayers, and divine rituals, the event blended centuries-old traditions with modern magnificence, leaving an unforgettable impression on everyone present. According to Uttar Pradesh government records, the turnout surpassed…

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Prisoners Use Sangam Water for a “Holy Bath”

Arijit Bose
Chhattisgarh, prisoners, Sangam water, holy bath, Ganga Jal, Maha Kumbh, Vijay Sharma, spiritual purification, jail inmates, Congress criticism, BJP, political controversy, religious ritual, Har Har Gange, prison reform, opposition reaction, cultural tradition, symbolic snan, faith and justice, governance debate

Raipur: In an unusual spiritual initiative, Chhattisgarh’s Home Minister Vijay Sharma distributed sacred Sangam water to prisons across the state, allowing inmates to partake in a symbolic “snan” (holy bath) as part of the ongoing Maha Kumbh celebrations. The move, which was met with both praise and political controversy, saw approximately 18,000 prisoners across 33 jails participate in the ritual. The initiative, intended to provide inmates with a sense of religious and spiritual purification, took place in five central prisons, 20 district jails, and eight sub-jails. Prison authorities mixed the…

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Hindu Pilgrimages Surpass Global Religious Gatherings: Yogi

Arijit Bose
Hindu pilgrimage, Yogi Adityanath, Maha Kumbh, Ayodhya, Kashi, Mathura, Gorakhpur, Prayagraj, Panch Teerth, Sanatan Dharma, religious tourism, Uttar Pradesh, Ganga purity, opposition criticism, Digital Kumbh, record-breaking congregation, Ram Temple, spiritual destination, Mecca, Vatican City, legislative council, pilgrimage statistics, festival of the century, Hindu devotees, scientific research, water quality, missing pilgrims, political debate.

Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath stated  that the number of pilgrims visiting Hindu sacred sites in the state far exceeds the attendance at global religious gatherings, including those in Mecca and Vatican City. Speaking at the legislative council during the state budget session, Adityanath highlighted the unprecedented influx of devotees to Ayodhya, citing that the city alone welcomed 16 crore pilgrims in just 52 days. In comparison, he noted that Vatican City receives 80 lakh visitors annually, while 1.4 crore people travel to Mecca for the Haj pilgrimage.…

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Surge in Devotees on 26th Day of Maha Kumbh

Arijit Bose
Maha Kumbh

New Delhi: On the 26th day of Maha Kumbh 2025, thousands of devotees thronged the sacred Triveni Sangam in Prayagraj to take a holy dip. The grand spiritual gathering witnessed an overwhelming turnout, with pilgrims from across the nation commending the well-executed security measures and meticulous planning. One devotee expressed his satisfaction with the arrangements, stating, “There is no fear here. The security is excellent, and the bathing process at the Sangam is well-organized. It’s truly a divine experience.” Another pilgrim from Telangana highlighted the significance of the event, praising…

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Post stampede, Mahakumbh braces for future challenges

Arijit Bose
Maha Kumbh

Prayagraj: A tragic stampede during the Maha Kumbh Mela on Wednesday, coinciding with the auspicious Mauni Amavasya, claimed the lives of at least 30 devotees and left 60 others injured. Crores of pilgrims had gathered at the Mela area to take a holy dip at the Sangam, but chaos erupted as barriers failed to control the surging crowd. Immediate Government Response In the aftermath, the Uttar Pradesh government announced a series of measures to prevent further mishaps: No-Vehicle Zone: Vehicles are strictly banned in the Mela area. Cancellation of VVIP…

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Uttar Pradesh Ministers Promote Mahakumbh 2025 in Gujarat

Arijit Bose
Mahakumbh 2025

Lucknow/Ahmedabad: The Uttar Pradesh government is ramping up efforts to make the Maha Kumbh 2025, set to take place in Prayagraj from January 13 to February 26, a grand and divine event. Urban Development and Energy Minister Arvind Kumar Sharma and Minister of State for Vocational Education (Independent Charge) Kapil Dev Agarwal took the campaign to Ahmedabad, where they invited the people of Gujarat to attend the Mahakumbh through a press conference, road show, and dialogue program. During their interaction with media, public representatives, dignitaries, and social workers at the…

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Maha kumbh to get a green sheen with unique forest

Arijit Bose
Maha kumbh

Prayagraj: This time, devotees coming from all over the country and abroad to Maha Kumbh are going to enjoy a special high-density oxygen forest. Maha Kumbh Nagar is being decorated with 1.5 lakh plants in such a way that the devotees coming here from all over the country and abroad get sufficient oxygen, as well as this time’s Maha Kumbh becomes memorable by seeing the beauty of nature. On the instructions of Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, work is going on to decorate the main intersections of Maha Kumbh…

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3 temporary STPs to come up in Mahakumbh 2025 zone

Arijit Bose
Maha Kumbh

Prayagraj: In order to make CM Yogi’s goal of clean and healthy Maha Kumbh successful, UP Jal Nigam Urban Prayagraj is constructing 3 temporary STPs for Maha Kumbh. These STPs are being built with the help of Jal Nigam National Institute BARC at a cost of about 3.60 crores. These three STPs will dispose of all the waste and drain water of Maha Kumbh area. These STPs are based on BARC’s HGSBR technology which will realize the concept of clean Maha Kumbh. HGSBR technology based STP UP Jal Nigam Urban,…

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