Varanasi, Jan 29 (IANS) A day after ending his sit-in protest and leaving the Magh Mela in Prayagraj, Shankaracharya Swami Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati on Thursday continued to voice strong criticism over the circumstances that led to his exit and reiterated his objections to what he termed actions against Sanatan Dharam. Earlier on Wednesday, the Shankaracharya had said that he was leaving the Magh Mela grounds with a “heavy heart”, bringing an end to his sit-in protest outside the Shankara…
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Prayagraj, Jan 14 (IANS) The Magh Mela in Prayagraj is once again drawing huge crowds as devotees throng the Sangam to take a holy dip on the auspicious occasion of Makar Sankranti, coinciding with Shattila Ekadashi. By 8 a.m. on Wednesday, around 15 lakh devotees had already immersed themselves in the confluence, with participants ranging from young children to elderly citizens. This year, it is estimated that over 2 crore pilgrims will take a dip at the Sangam, celebrating both religious faith…
Prayagraj, Jan 13 (IANS) In Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, the city of faith, the Magh Mela is currently underway on the sandy banks of the Sangam, the revered confluence of rivers. During this event, free meals (bhandara) is being provided to a large number of devotees. Sadhus, saints, and various religious and social organisations are tirelessly distributing food and ‘prasad (blessed offerings)’ to nourish millions of individuals each day, necessitating extensive and effective preparation.At the Sh…
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…
Prayagraj, Jan 9 (IANS) As the Magh Mela 2026 is underway in Prayagraj, an Italian woman, Lucrezia, an avid traveller visited the area on Friday and described the country as truly ‘magical.’ This is her third visit to India. Speaking to IANS, Lucrezia said, “I travel with my father across the world. But India holds a special place in our heart forever as it is a very magical place, including the people, the food, the culture and Hindu religion.”Sharing details regarding her travel, Lucreiza …
Mumbai, Jan 7 (IANS) Bollywood superstar Ranbir Kapoor and his wife Alia Bhatt returned to Mumbai after their New Year vacation. On Wednesday, the couple was clicked at the Mumbai airport, as the media personnel greeted the couple. Ranbir smiled for the paps, as he sat inside his car with Alia. The couple opted for casuals. While Ranbir donned a solid black T-shirt, a pair of pants, and rounded up his look with a cap, Alia was seen dressed in a white kaftan dress.Earlier, the actress had shared …
Prayagraj, Jan 5 (IANS) On the third day of the ongoing Magh Mela in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, devotees have been arriving at the Sangam ghats since early morning to take a holy dip at the confluence of the Ganga, Yamuna, and Saraswati rivers. The 44-day-long Magh Mela began on January 3 at the Sangam in Prayagraj with the auspicious bath on Paush Purnima.IANS spoke to several devotees who expressed their spiritual enthusiasm and appreciation for the arrangements made by the administration.A dev…
Mumbai, Jan 4 (IANS) Actress Alia Bhatt’s primary social media post of 2026 is a perfect tribute to her fairytale life with her husband Ranbir Kapoor and daughter Raha.Alia’s latest post on Instagram is a photo of her dressed like a fairy godmother in a white dress, with a wand in her hand, while Ranbir is holding little Raha in the air.Alia’s wish for her little angel went like this, “& up you go love.. happy 2026 (sic)”.All three are seen twinning in white in the lovely glimpse from their …
Prayagraj, Jan 3 (IANS) The country’s largest annual spiritual and cultural congregation, Magh Mela – 2026, commenced on Saturday at Prayagraj with the auspicious Paush Purnima bathing festival. From the early hours of dawn, an overwhelming wave of faith was witnessed at the Sangam and other ghats as lakhs of devotees gathered to take the holy dip. Despite severe cold conditions, the enthusiasm of pilgrims remained undiminished. By 7:00 PM, more than 3.1 million devotees had performed the ritu…
New Delhi, Jan 3 (IANS) The annual Magh Mela 2026 is scheduled to begin on Saturday at the sacred Sangam in Prayagraj, with lakhs of devotees taking the first holy dip on the occasion of Paush Purnima. The 44-day-long religious congregation, held at the confluence of the Ganga, Yamuna and the invisible Saraswati, will continue until February 15, 2026, concluding on Maha Shivratri.Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister, Yogi Adityanath extended best wishes on the occaison. “Heartiest congratulations and be…