Kumbh Mela

Friday, Jan 22, 2021 | Last Update : 12:02 AM IST

A river runs through it

The 90-minute dance drama traces the Ganga’s journey from its mythological origin till date.

07 Mar 2019 12:43 AM

The makers could not imagine a more fitting platform than the Kumbh to commence the Brahmastra journey.

A novel release for Brahmastra logo

Karan Johar had earlier revealed that Brahmastra will be a trilogy and that they were shooting for the first part at that point.

06 Mar 2019 12:23 AM

Sangam set to witness last dip of Kumbh Mela today

Around one crore devotees and pilgrims from different walks of life are expected to take a dip in Sangam on the occasion of Mahashivratri.

04 Mar 2019 3:29 AM

Following aarti, PM Modi attended Swachh Kumbh Swachh Seva at Prayagraj. (Photo: ANI)

Watch: Modi takes holy dip at 'Kumbh Mela', honours sanitation workers

Earlier in Gorakhpur, Modi launched the PM-KISAN, the scheme announced in the interim budget 2019-20.

24 Feb 2019 5:12 PM

Vankwani, a member of Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan’s Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf, was part of a foreign delegation which was invited to attend the Kumbh Mela. (Photo:ANI)

Pakistan parliamentarian meets PM Modi, EAM Sushma Swaraj

Ramesh Kumar Vankwani, a Hindu parliamentarian from Pakistan, met PM Narendra Modi and EAM Sushma Swaraj on the sidelines of an event here.

24 Feb 2019 12:23 PM

More than 30 million devotees were expected to immerse themselves at the confluence of three holy rivers – the Ganges, the Yamuna and the mythical Saraswati. (Photo: AFP)

Kumbh at its best

Millions take the holy plunge and participate in India's Hindu mega festival's high point.

05 Feb 2019 9:17 PM

Transgender rights activist Laxmi Narayan Tripathi and other memebers takes a holy dip at Sangam during the Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj on Monday. (Photo: PTI)

Ganga-jamuni tehzeeb in full display at Kumbh mela

Tashreeful Haque, a 32-year-old two-wheeler mechanic, wore a broad smile as he handed over a glass of sharbat to Kumbh visitors.

05 Feb 2019 2:15 AM

‘An extremely educated and respected person like Tharoor always comes up with such kind of comments related to practices of the Hindu religion,’ BJP spokesperson Nalin Kohli said. (Photo: ANI)

Nalin Kohli slams Shashi Tharoor for jibe at UP CM's holy dip in Sangam

This comes after Shashi Tharoor’s controversial tweet on Monday regarding UP CM Adityanath’s holy dip in Sangam.

30 Jan 2019 1:35 PM

Priyanka Gandhi may begin formal role after dip at Kumbh

February 4 will be Mauni Amavasya, a day ear marked for the second Shahi Snan at the mela in Prayagraj.

27 Jan 2019 1:43 AM

The Akhara, which is not officially recognised as a religious organisation, believes that their ancestors had played an instrumental role in helping Lord Rama to defeat the demon god Ravana in the epic Ramayana. (Photo: ANI)

Transgenders offer prayers at Kumbh wishing for early construction of Ram temple

Members of the group took a ritualistic dip in sacred waters, considered a confluence of the Ganga, Yamuna and mythical Saraswati rivers.

23 Jan 2019 12:08 PM

The NGO aims to rehabilitate the differently-able people. (Photo: ANI)

Kumbh 2019: NGO treats people with physical deformities for free

Narayan Seva Sansthan is operating its camp in sector 14 of the Kumbh Mela to treat people with physical issues by birth.

22 Jan 2019 12:47 PM

Devotees taking a dip into the holy water during the ongoing Kumbh Mela.

Truly, a great experience

People from all over the country head to the Kumbh Mela to take a holy dip in the sacred river.

22 Jan 2019 12:29 AM

Laxmi Narayan Tripathi, chief of the "Kinnar Akhara" congregation for transgender people. (Photo: File)

Reclaiming lost glory

From pariah to demi-god: transgender leader a star at the Kumbh Mela.

21 Jan 2019 9:00 PM

Shri Mahant Ram Krishna Das Tyagi ji Maharaj on his 'machaan'. (Photo: ANI)

Meet the 'Machaan wale baba' at Kumbh

Another popular ascetic at the Kumbh, like the 'Australian baba', Sharabhang Giri, adding to the buzz of the congregation.

21 Jan 2019 1:47 PM

Around 12 crore people are expected to visit the Kumbh between now and Maha Shivratri on March 4, when the Mela will come to a close on Maha Shivratri day. (Photo: PTI)

‘Kumbh to generate Rs 1.2 lakh crore revenue’, says industry body CII

UP govt has allocated Rs 4,200 crore for 50-day Kumbh Mela this time, which is over thrice the budget of Maha Kumbh in 2013.

20 Jan 2019 3:28 PM

The latest attraction at Kumbh Mela, Australian ascetic-Sharabhang Giri. (Photo: ANI)

The trendy Australian ascetic at Kumbh

Australian baba, Sharabhang Giri, has become the centre of attraction in this year's Kumbh Mela

18 Jan 2019 5:37 PM

Tuesday was the first time that members of India's estimated two-million-strong transgender community have been allowed to wade in the water at Kumbh Mela festival. (Photo: AFP)

In a first, transgenders take holy dip at Kumbh Mela

On Tuesday, dozens of transgenders splashed in sacred waters of Ganges and Yamuna alongside revered Hindu ascetics at Kumbh Mela.

16 Jan 2019 1:40 PM

The stage is set for the commencement of the much-publicised 49-day Kumbh Mela with its first official bathing of Makar Sankranti on Tuesday to be undertaken by about 1.25 crore devotees. (Photo: ANI)

Over 100 mn gather for Kumbh mela, devotees to take holy dip today

The Mela, which runs until March 4, was recognised as an intangible cultural heritage by UNESCO in 2017.

15 Jan 2019 8:54 AM

Airtel is also boosting its mobile network at the venue to serve the connectivity needs of millions of visitors at the Kumbh Mela. (Photo: PTI)

Airtel to deploy pre-5G mobile network tech for Kumbh this week

The telecom firm also announced initiatives to offer a digital Kumbh Mela 2019 experience to its customers.

14 Jan 2019 5:59 PM

According to police officials, the fire has been doused and the area is being cleared now. (Photo: Twitter | ANI)

Fire breaks out at camp at Kumbh Mela premises in Prayagraj

Multiple tents were engulfed in the fire which erupted after a cylinder exploded in a tent at camp of Digambar Akhada.

14 Jan 2019 1:26 PM

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