Mahakumbh 2025

January 21, 2025 12:56 PM

Mahakumbh 2025: Over 45 crore devotees, including 15 lakh foreign tourists, expected to attend

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) and the Government of Uttar Pradesh briefed foreign journalists on the immense spiritual, cultural, and economic significance of Mahakumbh 2025, which is expected to draw a record-breaking 45 crore devotees, including 15 lakh foreign tourists, according to a press release issued by the Ministry on Tuesday. The briefing, held at Jawaharlal Nehru Bhawan in New Delhi, highlighted Mahakumbh’s status as the world's largest religious gathering. Scheduled from...

January 20, 2025 6:06 PM

Maha Kumbh sees grand devotion, over 4.4 million take holy dip

The Maha Kumbh Mela continues to draw immense crowds, with over 4.4 million devotees taking a holy dip by 2 pm on the eighth day of the event, which falls on Monday. As of January 20, more than 80 million pilgrims have bathed in the sacred waters at the Sangam Triveni during the ongoing Maha Kumbh of 2025. In addition, over one million Kalpvasis have embraced the spiritual journey, immersing themselves in the profound retreat. According to official reports, more than 2.2 million pilgrims visite...

January 15, 2025 10:26 PM

Indian railways operates 137 special trains for devotees at Mahakumbh

Indian Railways has introduced 137 special trains to facilitate the movement of devotees on the third day of the ongoing Mahakumbh in Prayagraj. These additional services supplement the 349 regular trains operating to the city, with the total number of passengers arriving at Prayagraj stations exceeding 15.6 lakh in the first two days. The special trains include long-distance services and ring rail services connecting nearby temple towns such as Chitrakoot, Ayodhya, and Varanasi. During the 46-...

January 14, 2025 5:18 PM

Mahakumbh 2025: MeitY’s Bhashini provides multilingual access in 11 languages

The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has integrated its Bhashini language translation platform to provide multilingual support at the Maha Kumbh 2025, held from January 13 to February 26. This initiative aims to ensure seamless communication and greater accessibility for millions of pilgrims attending the world’s largest spiritual event. Bhashini's ‘Digital Lost & Found Solution’ is a key feature, enabling visitors to register lost or found items using voice...

January 14, 2025 12:32 PM

Maha Kumbh 2025: 13.8 million devotees take holy dip at Sangam on Makar Sankranti

The first 'Amrit Snan' (royal bath) of the Maha Kumbh Mela witnessed 13.8 million devotees taking a holy dip at the Sangam in Prayagraj by 10:30 am on Tuesday, according to officials. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath hailed the event as a "living testament" to India's eternal culture and faith. In a post on X, he congratulated the devotees, saying, "On the auspicious occasion of Makar Sankranti, congratulations to all the devotees who earned virtue by taking the first 'Amrit Snan' a...

January 13, 2025 12:39 PM

Maha Kumbh 2025: Brands flood market with Rs 2,000-crore ad surge as 45 crore devotees gather

The Maha Kumbh 2025, poised to be the largest mass gathering in the world, is set to attract a staggering 45 crore devotees. This monumental event has caught the attention of brands across industries, eager to capitalise on the unprecedented scale by pouring thousands of crores into marketing and on-ground activities. Running from 13 January to 26 February, this religious spectacle provides companies, particularly in fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG), automobiles, and electronics, a rare opport...

January 13, 2025 9:27 AM

MahaKumbh 2025 begins: CM Yogi welcomes devotees to grand spiritual gathering commencing with ‘Shahi Snan’

Prayagraj witnessed a large gathering of devotees at Triveni Sangam as Maha Kumbh commenced with the 'Shahi Snan' on the auspicious occasion of Paush Purnima on Monday. A large number of devotees are arriving at the bank of Triveni Sangam - a scared confluence of rivers Ganga, Yamuna and 'mystical' Saraswati. Devotees took a holy dip and performed the sacred ritual on this auspicious occasion. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath extended warm greetings on the auspicious occasion of Pau...

January 8, 2025 5:40 PM

Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnav launches special song for Mahakumbh 2025

Union Information and Broadcasting Minister Ashwini Vaishnav on Wednesday unveiled a special song created by All India Radio and Doordarshan, dedicated to the upcoming Mahakumbh 2025 in Prayagraj. The song is expected to serve as an anthem for the event, resonating with the global audience and amplifying the significance of this grand pilgrimage. https://x.com/airnewsalerts/status/1876948899598131256 With only five days remaining, the Mahakumbh will take place in Prayagraj, the revered “kin...

December 13, 2024 5:18 PM

PM Modi launches multiple development projects worth ₹5500 crore in Prayagraj

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated several development projects totaling ₹5,500 crore in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, today. These initiatives are part of preparations for Mahakumbh 2025. During his visit, he participated in religious ceremonies at various sacred sites. These included performing rituals at the Sangam, Akshay Vata Vriksh, Hanuman Mandir, and Saraswati Koop. Among the projects inaugurated are various infrastructure works, including rail and road improvements such as 10 Road...

December 11, 2024 11:14 AM

India & Nepal host first tourism meet in Kathmandu, focus on road connectivity and Mahakumbh 2025

Embassy of India, Kathmandu in association with the Nepal Tourism Board jointly organised the 1st India-Nepal Tourism Meet on Tuesday. The event focused on promotion of Mahakumbh 2025 in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh and creating B2B connections to foster implementation of circuit tourism between India and Nepal. Minister of State for Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation, Government of Nepal Arun Kumar Chaudhary inaugurated the session. In his opening remarks, Deepak Raj Joshi, CEO, Nepal Tourism Boa...