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Maha Kumbh: Over 35 Million Devotees Take Holy Dip On Makar Sankranti
The CM also expressed gratitude to all Akharas, the Maha Kumbh Mela administration, and sanitation workers for their contributions to the event. The Maha Kumbh, which began on January 13 ...
136 Vande Bharat trains operational, running at almost 100% occupancy: Ashwini Vaishnaw
During the financial year 2024-25 (upto December 2024) approximately 2.14 crore passengers availed Vande Bharat trains and the overall occupancy of Vande Bharat trains during the said period is ...
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Maha Kumbh: 25,000 tribal devotees to take holy dip at Triveni Sangam
Around 25,000 devotees from tribal communities across the country will converge at the Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj to take a holy ...
Reverence for the sacred waters of the Ganga and belief in its power to wash away sins bring millions to India’s Maha Kumbh festival
Ritual bathing at the confluence of large rivers has long held special significance in Hindu rituals. Sangam, where the Ganga ...
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Police say at least 30 people have died in a stampede at the massive Maha Kumbh festival in India
It's also a prestige event for Modi, whose ruling party boasts of promoting Hindu cultural symbols.The Maha Kumbh festival has had stampedes in the past. In 2013, at least 40 pilgrims who were ...
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India's Maha Kumbh Mela: A look at the gigantic pitcher festival
More than seven people were killed in a stampede at the Maha Kumbh Mela, or Great Pitcher Festival, in the northern Indian holy city of Prayagraj on Wednesday. Here is a look at the sacred Hindu ...