Kumbh Mela

Dispose of ex gratia claims within 30 days of filing: Allahabad High Court on 2025 Kumbh Mela stampede

May 01, 2026 3:59 am

Bench issues six-point guidelines for district authorities to dispose of claims pending for more than a year

2027 Nashik Kumbh Mela: AAP alleges irregularities in dustbin procurement, authorities deny charges

April 29, 2026 5:14 pm

AAP’s Vijay Kumbhar alleged that the Nashik-Trimbakeshwar Kumbh Mela Authority issued an EOI that contained conditions similar to those found in a tender process.

Uttarakhand Budget puts focus on Kumbh Mela, elevated corridor

March 10, 2026 2:37 am

The Budget proposes a total expenditure of Rs 1,11,703 crore, including Rs 64,989 crore as revenue expenditure and Rs 18,153 crore as capital outlay

Bhimashankar temple to remain closed during Mahashivratri ahead of Kumbh Mela preparations

February 09, 2026 11:20 pm

While Bhimashankar typically handles daily pilgrim footfall, even during festivals, within a manageable framework, the 2027 Kumbh Mela is projected to bring nearly one lakh visitors a day — far exceeding the existing infrastructure’s capacity.

Uttarakhand CM Dhami unveils 2027 Kumbh Mela schedule on the banks of Ganga. Check details

November 29, 2025 8:36 pm

The interaction marked the first time that preparations for the Kumbh were discussed on the ghat.

‘1,800 trees will not be chopped for Nashik Kumbh Mela, we will undertake their transplantation,’ says Kumbh Mela commissioner

November 23, 2025 8:29 pm

The Kumbh Mela administration is planning to set up a 1,200-acre Sadhu Gram colony for saints from the Vaishnava sect in the Tapovan area of Nashik, and some trees have to be reportedly axed for the project.

State govt withdraws amendment bill on tree felling, passes Nashik Kumbh Mela bill

July 02, 2025 10:21 pm

The proposed law had drawn criticism from environmentalists and legislators alike, with concerns over its implementation, especially in rural areas.

Nashik Simhastha Kumbh Mela will start from Oct 2026

June 01, 2025 10:48 pm

Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Sunday held a meeting with religious/ spiritual leaders/ groups on plans and preparations for the kumbh mela.

When 1954 Kumbh Mela stampede was flagged in Parliament by Gandhian stalwart to slam Cong govt

February 17, 2025 10:00 pm

J B Kriplani pointed out how Congressmen had changed their attitude after Independence, invoking Gandhi to underline that merely following rituals would not “rid people of their sins”

It’s a cover-up, Yogi govt hiding actual stampede toll: Congress

February 08, 2025 2:00 pm

Uttar Pradesh Congress president Ajay Rai claimed that hundreds of people died in the stampede in Kumbh due to mismanagement on the intervening night of January 28 and 29. Thousands of people were injured while thousands went missing.

Kumbh mela: Devotees flout covid guidelines during Shahi Snan

April 13, 2021 12:08 pm

The Kumbh mela sees a daily average of over three lakh devotees at the various ghats in Haridwar, but that number is expected to swell during the shahi snans on April 12, 14 and 27. Around 32 lakh devotees had reached Haridwar for the first shahi snan on the occasion of Mahashivaratri on March 11.

Kumbh Mela 2021: How Mahashivratri was celebrated amid pandemic

March 12, 2021 2:08 pm

Kumbh Mela 2019: Prayagraj gears up for world's largest religious gathering

January 17, 2019 7:01 am

The Kumbh Mela is believed to be the largest religious gathering on earth and is held every 12 years on the banks of the 'Sangam'- the confluence of the holy rivers Ganga, Yamuna and the mythical Saraswati -- in Allahabad.

Preparations in full swing for Ardh Kumbh Mela 2019

December 10, 2018 10:13 am

The Kumbh Mela is believed to be the largest religious gathering on earth and is held every 12 years on the banks of the 'Sangam'- the confluence of the holy rivers Ganga, Yamuna and the mythical Saraswati -- in Prayagraj.

Top Frames: Simhastha Kumbh Mela, severe drought conditions in India

May 07, 2016 8:00 am

A Sadhu or a Hindu holy man during a prayer ceremony at the Simhastha Kumbh Mela in Ujjain; Much of India is reeling under a weeks long heat wave and severe drought conditions that have decimated crops, killed livestock and left at least 330 million Indians without enough water for their daily needs.

Simhastha Kumbh Mela: Over 5 crore people expected in Ujjain

April 22, 2016 5:04 pm

Devotees took holy dip in River Shipra a day before beginning of Kumbh Mela in Ujjain.

Kumbh Mela: Devotees rise early for second 'Shahi Snan' in Nashik

September 13, 2015 1:04 pm

Nashik city and Trimbakeshwar are up for the second 'shahi snan' (holy bath) in river Godavari on Sunday (September 13) in the ongoing Kumbh Mela.

Magh Mela: Pilgrims throng Sangam in Allahabad to take a holy dip

January 05, 2015 2:54 pm

Millions of devout Hindus visit the confluence in Allahabad during the annual 45-days Magh Mela to to rid themselves of their sins and attain prosperity.

Luxury tents for pilgrims attending Kumbh mela from India and abroad

June 22, 2020 6:05 pm

The state government has setup a tent city in Prayagraj in Uttar Pradesh where the Kumbh mela is currently underway.

Kumbh Mela 2019 begins with 'Shahi Snan'

June 22, 2020 6:05 pm

A large number of devotees took a holy dip or 'shahi snan' at the Sangam on Makar Sankranti on Tuesday, marking the beginning of Kumbh Mela.

The stunning numbers of the Kumbh Mela

June 22, 2020 6:05 pm

The Kumbh Mela that begins from Tuesday in Prayagraj, will continue till March 4. One of the largest gatherings of mankind, here are some staggering numbers from the event.

Preparations for Nasik Kumbh Mela 2015 underway

July 17, 2015 6:19 pm