Mahakumbh in Prayagraj

February 27, 2025 3:38 PM

Mahakumbh 2025: How India successfully hosted world’s largest gathering

The Mahakumbh Mela 2025 concluded on Wednesday, marking the end of a 45-day event that drew over 660 million visitors, making it the world’s largest human gathering. Handling the sea of devotees arriving in Prayagraj to take a holy dip at the Sangam—the sacred confluence of the Ganga, Yamuna, and Saraswati rivers—required massive logistical planning and preparation. The Mahakumbh site was transformed into a sprawling temporary city. Thousands of tents and shelters were erected, including...

February 10, 2025 3:45 PM

President Murmu takes holy dip at Triveni Sangam during Maha Kumbh visit

President Droupadi Murmu visited Prayagraj on Monday to take part in the ongoing Maha Kumbh Mela, where she took a sacred dip at the Triveni Sangam. Upon her arrival, President Murmu was welcomed by Uttar Pradesh Governor Anandiben Patel and Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. She is to spend over eight hours in Prayagraj, immersing herself in the spiritual and cultural grandeur of the Kumbh Mela. Before taking her holy dip, the President fed migratory birds at the Sangam, reflecting her reverence...

January 20, 2025 2:33 PM

Official assures strengthened fire safety measures after Mahakumbh incident

Avinash Chandra, the Director General of Fire Services, addressed the ongoing investigation into the fire incident at the Mahakumbh in Prayagraj that occurred on Sunday. The fire, caused by an explosion of three cooking gas cylinders, did not result in any casualties. Chandra assured the public that the cause of the fire would be determined through a thorough investigation. "The police have the authority to investigate this incident. Local authorities are already on the case. While there are ma...