Kumbh Mela

Maha Kumbh: Land to be allotted to Akharas from Tuesday

"All 13 Akharas are united and we have agreed to whatever land the Mela administration will give us. There is no dispute among the sages here," he said after a meeting of the Akhara Parishad, which was also attended by Additional Mela Adhikari (Kumbh) Vivek Chaturvedi who said the land will be allotted from Tuesday.

18 November 2024, 13:09 IST

Maha Kumbh: Land to be allotted to Akharas from Tuesday

18 November 2024, 13:09 IST

Bird festival coinciding with Kumbh Mela proposed to boost biodiversity awareness

The bird festival, themed 'Kumbh's faith, conservation of nature and climate', will also help the tourism department in creating a circuit of the forests, historical sites and places of natural beauty in the state

10 November 2024, 12:17 IST

Bird festival coinciding with Kumbh Mela proposed to boost biodiversity awareness

10 November 2024, 12:17 IST

Only Sanatani people should be allotted land for shops at Maha Kumbh: Hindu saints' body

The Kumbh Mela is supposed to be held on the banks of the Ganga in Prayagraj on Makar Sankranti, that is, January 14.

31 October 2024, 09:20 IST

Only Sanatani people should be allotted land for shops at Maha Kumbh: Hindu saints' body

31 October 2024, 09:20 IST

Hindu seers demand deployment of only ‘sanatani’ officers at Prayagraj Mahakumbh

Giri also said that entry should be allowed inside the Mela area only after checking the identity cards of the people to ensure that only ‘sanatani’ people could enter it.

19 October 2024, 08:49 IST

Hindu seers demand deployment of only ‘sanatani’ officers at Prayagraj Mahakumbh

19 October 2024, 08:49 IST

AI-powered surveillance to ensure devotees' safety at next year's Maha Kumbh

Held every 12 years, the Maha Kumbh is scheduled to take place in Prayagraj from January 14 to February 26, 2025.

17 October 2024, 13:13 IST

AI-powered surveillance to ensure devotees' safety at next year's Maha Kumbh

17 October 2024, 13:13 IST

Akhara body to ban food stalls by 'non-Sanatanis' at Kumbh, rename Urdu terms for rituals

The parishad said it has proposed the change of the Urdu terms to Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath who wold soon make an announcement on the matter.

09 October 2024, 08:53 IST

Akhara body to ban food stalls by 'non-Sanatanis' at Kumbh, rename Urdu terms for rituals

09 October 2024, 08:53 IST

75 quick response vehicles to tackle fires at 2025 Maha Kumbh Mela

Director General of Police (DGP) (Fire) Avinash Chandra said these small-sized vehicles, with a capacity of one ton, can easily access narrow areas.

07 October 2024, 08:21 IST

75 quick response vehicles to tackle fires at 2025 Maha Kumbh Mela

07 October 2024, 08:21 IST

Kumbh Mela: Railways plans to run 992 special trains, earmarks Rs 933 cr for infrastructure

Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw and his two deputies Ravneet Singh Bittu and V Somanna held meetings on Saturday to review the arrangements for handling the huge rush of devotees during the event set to begin on January 12.

29 September 2024, 08:44 IST

Kumbh Mela: Railways plans to run 992 special trains, earmarks Rs 933 cr for infrastructure

29 September 2024, 08:44 IST

Footfall of 12 crore devotees expected at Ujjain Kumbh Mela in 2028: MP govt

Mohan Yadav also said the road leading to the Mahakal temple be widened and an alternative road constructed.

14 January 2024, 19:42 IST

Footfall of 12 crore devotees expected at Ujjain Kumbh Mela in 2028: MP govt

14 January 2024, 19:42 IST

UP government inks MoU for 5,000 special accommodations at Maha Kumbh 2025

The Directorate of Tourism entered into a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Luzern Ventures Private Limited (OGA) on Friday.

12 August 2023, 11:12 IST

UP government inks MoU for 5,000 special accommodations at Maha Kumbh 2025

12 August 2023, 11:12 IST