New Delhi, Jan 19 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Minister Anil Rajbhar on Monday said that the administration had acted responsibly and in the interest of public safety during the scuffle involving Swami Avimukteshwaranand Shankaracharya and authorities at the Sangam Ghat during the ongoing Prayagraj Mela.Responding to the controversy, Rajbhar said, “The administration had already explained this. You all saw the visuals yesterday, and today the photographs were published in the print media. At that time…
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New Delhi, Jan 18 (IANS) On the auspicious occasion of Mauni Amavasya, thousands of devotees gathered at the Triveni Sangam in Prayagraj to take a holy dip during the ongoing Magh Mela. Adding to the spiritual fervour, flower petals were showered on devotees from a helicopter as they performed ritual bathing at the confluence of the Ganga, Yamuna, and the mythical Saraswati. Despite severe cold weather conditions, faith and devotion remained undeterred as pilgrims from across the country arrived…
Prayagraj, Jan 18 (IANS) Shankaracharya Swami Avimukteshwaranand on Sunday claimed that he was stopped by the state administration from proceeding towards the Sangam Nose during the Prayagraj Magh Mela on the occasion of Mauni Amavasya. He alleged that the police personnel blocked him mid-way to the Sangam ghat, forced him and his followers to turn back and return to their Akhara without taking the holy dip.According to the Shankaracharya, his palanquin was halted midway as senior police officia…
Haridwar, Jan 18 (IANS) A massive confluence of faith unfolded on the occasion of Mauni Amavasya as the religious cities of Haridwar, Varanasi and Prayagraj witnessed an overwhelming influx of devotees. Braving biting cold and dense fog, millions of pilgrims reached the ghats early in the morning to take the sacred dip, which is considered highly auspicious.Amid tight security arrangements, devotees were later seen offering prayers and performing rituals at temples following the holy bath.In Har…
Prayagraj, Jan 10 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Saturday offered prayers and performed rituals at the Ganga river in Prayagraj, during his visit to the Magh Mela, 2026. He arrived in Prayagraj on Saturday to review preparations for the upcoming ‘Snan Parv’ at the Magh Mela. During his visit, the Chief Minister participated in Ganga Puja and will be a part of other religious programmes being organised at Sattu Baba’s pandal in the Magh Mela area.CM Adityanath will a…