Kumbh Mela: 400 million to attend world's largest festival
The Kumbh Mela festival, the largest religious gathering in the world, has begun in the northern Indian city of Prayagraj.
Maha Kumbh Mela a godsend for travel industry as spiritual tourism takes wing
Hotel bookings in Prayagraj have increased nearly 10-fold from last year, while flight bookings to the city are up 65%, with ...
‘Almost got squished’: Woman gets darshan of Naga sadhus at Maha Kumbh after waiting for 2.5 hours; netizens react
The ash-smeared saints were seen in large numbers at Sangam, the confluence of the Ganges, Yamuna and mythical Saraswati ...
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NR issues schedule of addl Kumbh special trains
The Northern Railways (NR) has announced the schedule for two additional special trains running between Shri Mata Vaishno ...
Uttarakhand assures UP of adequate water supply from Tehri Dam for Mahakumbh
State tourism and water resources minister Satpal Maharaj said that additional water discharge from the Tehri reservoir, ...
Jangam sadhus enchant as ‘wandering shrines of Lord Shiva’
A visit by ‘Jangam’ sudhus to a household is considered equivalent to a visit from Lord Shiva himself, and they are regarded ...
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Vidya Kumbh: Bringing education to children of sanitation workers in Mahakumbh mela
In a unique initiative, the Uttar Pradesh government has established five "Vidya Kumbh" primary schools within the sprawling Mahakumbh mela ground in Prayagraj. These schools are dedicated to ...
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Consumer goods brands rush to grab eyeballs as pilgrims converge for holy dip at Mahakumbh
From putting products on display at stalls to setting up resting camps for pilgrims, consumer goods companies have been scrambling to showcase brands at Mahakumbh as devotees throng in record numbers ...