Over 1.98 million pilgrims visited the Mahakumbh Mela on Saturday by 10 am, according to official data from the Uttar Pradesh government. The data reveals that over 10 lakh Kalpvasis and 9.84 lakh pilgrims took a dip at the Triveni Sangam on the sixth day of the Mela. (Pic/ PTI)
18 January,2025 01:45 PM IST | Anisha Shrivastava
Bhaderwah valley in Doda district and the adjacent Bhalessa region in Jammu division received a fresh spell of snowfall, blanketing the areas in white. Kashmir valley also experienced snowfall, with areas like Anantnag and south Kashmir covered in snow. (PICS/PTI)
16 January,2025 02:51 PM IST | Anisha Shrivastava
Approximately 20 million devotees have participated in the first 'Amrit Snan' of Maha Kumbh 2025 at the Triveni Sangam in Prayagraj. Uttar Pradesh Principal Secretary Amrit Abhijat stated that the number of devotees taking a dip is expected to surpass 25 million by evening. (PICS/PTI)
14 January,2025 02:08 PM IST | Anisha Shrivastava
As the first 'Amrit Snan' of Maha Kumbh 2025 is being performed on Makar Sankranti on Tuesday and several Akharas reached the Sangam to take the holy bath, and among them were not only devotees but also sadhus, who are an iconic part of the Kumbh Mela over the years
14 January,2025 01:34 PM IST | Nascimento Pinto
Mid-day goes to the source of the extensive network of counterfeit sneaker vendors operating out of Agra, where every house doubles as a factory for mass-producing fakes at throwaway prices. (Story by Shirish Vaktania and Diwakar Sharma)
13 January,2025 05:18 PM IST | Joy Manikumar
Taking place once every 12 years, the Maha Kumbh Mela begins today in Prayagraj in Uttar Pradesh as many Hindu devotees gather on the first day to pray, as organisers expecting 400 million people -- the largest gathering of humanity
13 January,2025 09:36 AM IST | Nascimento Pinto
The Maha Kumbh 2025 marks the grand entry of Vaishnav sect akharas—Digambar, Nirvani, and Nirmohi—led by Jagadguru Rambhadracharya. The procession includes elephants, horses, camels, and symbolic white and yellow flags, adding grandeur to the holy event. (Pic/ PTI)
09 January,2025 01:14 PM IST | Anisha Shrivastava
The Peshwai of the Anand Akhada arrived in Prayagraj on Monday, marking the beginning of preparations for the Mahakumbh Mela 2025, scheduled to start on January 13. The Anand Akhada camp commenced its journey from the Anand Akhada headquarters in Allahpur, Prayagraj, and entered the Mela area through Daraganj. (PICS/PTI)
06 January,2025 03:47 PM IST | Anisha Shrivastava
Uttar Pradesh police conducted a mock drill at various sites of the Mahakumbh Mela Nagar in preparation for the large religious event. Uttar Pradesh's Director General of Police (DGP) Prashant Kumar personally inspected the ongoing security arrangements for the Mahakumbh Mela, set to begin on January 13. (PICS/PTI)
05 January,2025 12:16 PM IST | Anisha Shrivastava
Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Saturday chaired a high-level meeting with civic officials on health, infrastructure and welfare projects in Mumbai. Pics/Shadab Khan
04 January,2025 08:34 PM IST | Asif Ali SayedADVERTISEMENT
