Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj

Maha Kumbh 2025: PM Modi takes dip at Triveni Sangam in Prayagraj

Prime Minister Narendra Modi took holy dip at Triveni Sangam during his visit to Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh on Wednesday. He was accompanied by Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath. After reaching Prayagraj, the prime minister took a boat tour on the Yamuna river with CM Yogi. He was seen sporting a bright saffron-colored jacket and blue track pants. Maha Kumbh 2025, which commenced on Paush Purnima (January 13, 2025), is the world’s largest spiritual and cultural gathering, attracting devotees fr...

January 30, 2025 10:50 AM

No vehicle zone, VVIP passes cancelled: UP govt’s key changes after Maha Kumbh stampede

In the wake of a stampede during the Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj, which resulted in the loss of at least 30 lives and left 60 others injured, the Uttar Pradesh government has introduced a series of stringent measures to prevent further tragedies and streamline crowd management at the ongoing religious gathering. The stampede occurred on Wednesday as millions of devotees flocked to the Kumbh Mela for a holy dip on Mauni Amavasya, one of the most auspicious days of the event. Authorities reporte...