Tag: Mahakumbh

Over 200 Naga Sadhus Set to Embark on Five-Day Panchkroshi Yatra 

Nistha Agrawal

(Lucknow): Following their participation in the Prayagraj Kumbh, more than 200 Naga sadhus from the Shri Panchayati Mahanirvani Akhada and Atal Akhada will begin a sacred five-day Panchkroshi Yatra around the ancient city of Kashi. The pilgrimage will be led by Akhada Parishad officials, including President Ravindra Puri, along with several mahants, thanapatis, and secretaries. The yatra will begin with a ceremonial bath at Manikarnika Ghat, followed by prayers at the Kashi Vishwanath Temple, one of the most revered sites in Hinduism. After this, the sadhus will board boats to…

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Three World Records to be Set at Maha Kumbh on February 24-25

Nistha Agrawal

(Prayagraj): Three World Records to be Set on February 24 and 25 at MahaKumbh, Guinness World Records Team to Arrive Tomorrow Three world records are set to be made on February 24 and 25. These records were originally scheduled for February 14-17, but the dates were extended due to the large crowds. One record was already set on February 14 when 300 sanitation workers carried out a river cleaning campaign. The Guinness World Records team will arrive tomorrow, February 22, to witness these record-breaking events. Preparations have been completed by…

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Nimrat Kaur Takes Holy Dip at Maha Kumbh

Nistha Agrawal

(Varanasi): Nimrat Kaur recently visited the Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, where she took a holy dip and shared her experience on social media. The actress explained how the concept of the Kumbh snan (ritual bath) was new to her, as she was raised in a Sikh family. She expressed her deep admiration for the festival and its historical and spiritual significance. In her Instagram post, Nimrat wrote, “Words fail me to describe this experience… as I try to absorb what I have been so blessed to witness.…

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Mahakumbh 2025: Sangam Bath for 2,000 Senior Citizens

Arijit Bose
Mahakumbh

Lucknow/ Prayagraj: The Uttar Pradesh government announced  that it will facilitate the participation of 2,000 senior citizens in the holy dip at Sangam by the conclusion of Mahakumbh. This initiative aims to provide essential services to elderly individuals, particularly those residing in state-run old-age homes, ensuring they can benefit from the facilities available during the grand religious gathering. Under this initiative, the Department of Social Welfare has set up a special pavilion at the banks of Sangam in collaboration with the National Medical Organization and Artificial Limbs Manufacturing Corporation (ALIMCO).…

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Stringent Measures Implemented After Stampede at Mahakumbh

Arijit Bose
Mahakumbh

Prayagraj: In the wake of the recent stampede at the Sangam in Prayagraj during the Mahakumbh, which resulted in the tragic loss of lives, the administration has implemented strict measures to prioritize crowd control and ensure the safety of pilgrims. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath reviewed the arrangements and issued fresh directives to authorities. Mahakumbh Declared a Complete No-Vehicle Zone The entire Mahakumbh area has been designated as a no-vehicle zone, prohibiting the entry of all types of vehicles. Authorities have appealed to pilgrims to adhere to the rule of pedestrian…

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