Kumbh Mela: News
15 Feb 2025
PrayagrajMaha Kumbh 2025: New guidelines issued for devotees in Prayagraj
Due to a sudden increase in the number of attendees, the Uttar Pradesh government has issued new guidelines for the ongoing Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj.
11 Feb 2025
BharatPeBharatPe's new feature secures UPI payments for Maha Kumbh visitors
To protect devotees from possible online frauds amid the ongoing Mahakumbh 2025 in Prayagraj, BharatPe has launched a new initiative, the 'Maha Kumbh Shield.'
11 Feb 2025
PrayagrajMaha Kumbh: 'No vehicle zone' declared amid traffic chaos
In view of extreme traffic congestion over 300km, authorities have declared the entire Maha Kumbh area in Prayagraj a "no vehicle zone."
10 Feb 2025
Jharkhand11 babies born at special Kumbh hospital in mela's heart
The Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj, a sprawling spiritual congregation spread across 4,000 hectares, has welcomed millions in the last couple of months.
09 Feb 2025
PrayagrajWhat caused fire at Kalpvasi tent at Maha Kumbh Mela
A fire broke out in a "kalpvasi" tent at the Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj on Sunday after a gas cylinder leaked.
03 Feb 2025
PrayagrajThird major holy dip begins at Kumbh on Vasant Panchami
The third major holy dip, the Basant Panchami bathing ritual, started at Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj on Sunday.
02 Feb 2025
Akhilesh YadavKumbh stampede: Conspiracy suspected, 16,000 mobile numbers under probe
Investigations into the tragic stampede at the Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj on January 29 have now turned to look at a possible conspiracy.
02 Feb 2025
Jagdeep DhankharVice President Dhankhar takes holy dip in Sangam
Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar, along with his family, took part in a religious ceremony at the Triveni Sangam in Prayagraj on Saturday.
29 Jan 2025
Amit ShahMaha Kumbh stampede: What went wrong
A stampede at the Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, early Wednesday morning left over 30 people injured and at least 20 people dead.
27 Jan 2025
International Space Station (ISS)NASA astronaut captures stunning images of Kumbh Mela from space
NASA astronaut Donald Pettit has shared mesmerizing images of the ongoing Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh from the International Space Station (ISS).
26 Jan 2025
Amit ShahHome Minister Amit Shah to join Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj
Union Home Minister Amit Shah will visit Prayagraj on Monday for the Maha Kumbh Mela 2025.
20 Jan 2025
Uttar PradeshMaha Kumbh to generate 12L jobs across different sectors
The ongoing Maha Kumbh Mela, a major spiritual congregation in Uttar Pradesh, is expected to create around 12 lakh temporary and gig jobs across sectors.
19 Jan 2025
India'IITian Baba' expelled from Juna Akhara over disrespectful behavior
Abhey Singh, an engineer-turned-saint popularly known as the "IITian Baba," was expelled from the Juna Akhara on Saturday night.
18 Jan 2025
Social MediaMaha Kumbh 2025: Prohibitory orders issued for law and order
To maintain peace during the Maha Kumbh Mela 2025, prohibitory orders have been imposed in Prayagraj.
18 Jan 2025
Elon MuskKumbh Mela to engineering: Everything discussed at Musk-Indian entrepreneurs meet
SpaceX and Tesla CEO Elon Musk welcomed a group of Indian business leaders at the Starbase facility in Texas yesterday.
17 Jan 2025
BlinkitBlinkit caters to Kumbh Mela pilgrims, delivering essentials in minutes
Leading quick-commerce platform Blinkit has set up a pop-up store at the ongoing Mahakumbh Mela 2025 in Prayagraj.
15 Jan 2025
Steve JobsSteve Jobs' 1974 letter—detailing unfulfilled Kumbh Mela wish—auctioned for ₹4.3cr
A personal letter written by Apple co-founder Steve Jobs, outlining his wish to visit India for the Kumbh Mela, has been sold at an astonishing $500,312 (approx. ₹4.32 crore) at an auction.
15 Jan 2025
Yogi AdityanathMaha Kumbh Mela 2025: Understanding the significance of Akharas
The Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 commenced with the first "Amrit Snan" on Tuesday, on the occasion of Makar Sankranti.
13 Jan 2025
HaridwarWhy Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 is once-in-144 years gathering
The Maha Kumbh Mela 2025, a major event for Hindu devotees across the globe, commenced in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, on Monday.
13 Jan 2025
Gajendra Singh ShekhawatMahakumbh 2025: Shankar Mahadevan, Kailash Kher to perform at Prayagraj
The holy city of Prayagraj is hosting the Mahakumbh 2025, the pious festival that began on Monday (January 13).
13 Jan 2025
PaytmPaytm introduces digital payment solutions for Maha Kumbh 2025
Paytm, a subsidiary of One97 Communications Limited (OCL), has announced its participation in the Maha Kumbh 2025.
01 Jan 2025
Narendra Modi'They'll spit, urinate': Mahant Puri opposes non-Hindu shops at Mahakumbh
Mahant Ravindra Puri, the chief of Akhil Bhartiya Akhada Parishad (ABAP), has called for a ban on non-Hindus setting up shops at the upcoming Mahakumbh-2025 in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh.
31 Dec 2024
Artificial Intelligence and Machine LearningMaha Kumbh 2025: RFID wristbands, AI cameras to monitor pilgrims
The upcoming Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, will use advanced technology to manage the crowd efficiently.
27 Nov 2024
National Disaster Response ForceYogi Adityanath launches projects worth ₹237.38 crore for Maha Kumbh-2025
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has launched projects worth ₹237.38 crore in Prayagraj for the upcoming Maha Kumbh-2025.
09 Oct 2024
Yogi AdityanathAkharas want to ban 'non-Sanatani' food stalls at Kumbh Mela
The Akhil Bharatiya Akhara Parishad (ABAP) suggested on Wednesday that "non-Sanatanis" should be prohibited from running food stalls at the 2025 Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh.
12 Jul 2022
Uttar PradeshTop 5 places to visit in Allahabad
Located in Uttar Pradesh, Allahabad is a sacred city that is a must-visit place if you want to spend your vacation in peace and tranquility while seeking some spiritual enlightenment.
30 Aug 2021
HaridwarNon-bailable warrants issued in fake COVID-19 testing scam during Kumbh
A Haridwar court has issued non-bailable warrants against Mallika and Sharat Pant of Max Corporate services and Dr. Navtej Nalwa of Nalwa Path Labs in connection with fake COVID-19 tests conducted during Kumbh.
08 Aug 2021
UttarakhandKumbh fake testing: SIT sends teams to arrest lab owners
A Special Investigation Team (SIT) of Haridwar Police, which is probing the Mahakumbh fake COVID-19 testing case, has sent two teams to Noida and Nainital to arrest the owners of Max Corporate Services.
29 Jun 2021
Uttarakhand High Court3 reasons why Uttarakhand HC stayed the Char Dham Yatra
The Uttarakhand High Court on Monday stayed the state government's decision to allow the Char Dham Yatra from July 1.
20 May 2021
Ravi KishanStop blaming Kumbh for COVID-19 spread, Ravi Kishan tells opposition
BJP MP Ravi Kishan on Wednesday asked the Congress leaders and other opposition parties to stop blaming the Kumbh Mela for the spread of coronavirus in the country.
13 May 2021
IndiaCoronavirus: 67-year-old Kumbh Mela returnee infects 33 in Bengaluru
A 67-year-old woman who had visited the Kumbh Mela tested positive for the coronavirus in the first week of April and infected as many as 33 more people in Bengaluru, The Times of India reported on Wednesday.
27 Apr 2021
HaridwarKumbh Mela: Seers keep last Shahi Snan symbolic affair
The last shahi snan at the Kumbh Mela in Haridwar on Tuesday was a subdued affair with seers keeping the ritual symbolic in view of a nationwide surge in COVID-19 cases.
17 Apr 2021
IndiaKumbh pilgrims will distribute coronavirus as 'prasad,' says Mumbai Mayor
Mumbai's Mayor Kishori Pednekar on Saturday criticized those visiting the ongoing Kumbh Mela in Uttarakhand, saying they will bring coronavirus as prasad to their respective states.
17 Apr 2021
Narendra ModiAs coronavirus batters India, Modi wants Kumbh to be symbolic
On Saturday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi put out two tweets regarding the ongoing Kumbh Mela in Haridwar, Uttarakhand, where coronavirus-linked guidelines have gone for a toss.
16 Apr 2021
UttarakhandUttarakhand: Top seer at Haridwar Kumbh Mela dies of COVID-19
A seer at the Kumbh Mela in Haridwar, Uttarakhand, died of COVID-19 on Thursday as the event faces backlash for its large maskless gatherings in the midst of the pandemic.
15 Apr 2021
Haridwar1,701 test positive at Kumbh Mela, 50% of force withdrawn
The massive crowds at the Kumbh Mela have been sparking concerns amid the second dangerous wave of coronavirus. But the government has no plans of cutting the religious gathering short.
14 Apr 2021
UttarakhandKumbh Mela to continue, say officials; over 1,000 test COVID-positive
There are no plans to wrap up the Kumbh Mela at Haridwar, Uttarakhand, early even as concerns of a COVID-19 super-spreader remain, officials said Wednesday.
13 Apr 2021
MaharashtraKumbh mela returnees may aggravate COVID-19 pandemic: Sanjay Raut
Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut on Tuesday expressed apprehension that the people returning from Kumbh Mela in Haridwar will turn out to be potential carriers of COVID-19 infection which will "cause havoc."
13 Apr 2021
HaridwarHaridwar: Coronavirus norms ignored in Kumbh Mela, 102 test positive
As coronavirus infections soar in India, lakhs of devotees took a dip in the Holy Ganges on Monday's shahi snan of Kumbh Mela, which is being held in Haridwar, Uttarakhand.
12 Apr 2021
HaridwarDifficult to follow coronavirus norms, says cop on Kumbh crowd
Even as the coronavirus pandemic continues to wreak havoc across India, the Kumbh Mela in Haridwar, Uttarakhand, is continuing unabated.
02 Apr 2021
HaridwarMany devotees arrived for Kumbh without coronavirus test report
Many devotees who arrived in Haridwar on Thursday for the Kumbh Mela this year did not carry their coronavirus report, according to an inspection conducted by Garhwal Commissioner Ravinath Raman at the local railway station.
01 Apr 2021
UttarakhandAmid COVID-19 restrictions, Kumbh Mela formally begins in Haridwar
The Kumbh Mela formally began in Haridwar on Thursday with several restrictions imposed on devotees coming to attend the event amid a surge in COVID-19 cases in various states, including Uttarakhand.
25 Mar 2021
UttarakhandUttarakhand: COVID-19 cases surge, negative RT-PCR report mandatory for Kumbh
With COVID-19 cases surging again in Uttarakhand, the State Government on Wednesday made it mandatory for devotees to bring a negative RT-PCR report not older than 72 hours to attend the forthcoming Kumbh Mela in Haridwar.
17 Mar 2021
COVID-19 GuidelinesUndergo RT-PCR test on return: DDMA advises Delhiites visiting Kumbh
Delhi residents visiting the Kumbh Mela in Haridwar have been advised to undergo an RT-PCR test for COVID-19 on their return and self-monitor their health.
