Ayodhya scraps Ramnavami celebrations amid COVID-19 surge, no entry to outsiders, Kumbh returnees
Hundreds of seers returning from Kumbh Mela 2021 were scheduled to come to Ayodhya to offer prayers at Ram Janmabhoomi temple on Ram Navmi. In view of this, the district administration in Ayodhya directed devotees to celebrate Ram Navmi at home and curtailed pilgrim presence at temples.
Apr 18, 2021, 18:04 PM IST
Taal Thok Ke: Will saints listen to the Prime Minister on Kumbh?
Amid the rising COVID crisis in the country, Corona cases have started coming out from Kumbh as well. Prime Minister Modi has appealed to the saints to keep the key Hindu festival symbolic. In today's segment of 'Taal Thok Ke' we will discuss - Will saints listen to the Prime Minister?
Apr 17, 2021, 19:12 PM IST
Kumbh Mela 2021 should be symbolic, appeals PM Narendra Modi amid COVID-19 spike, speaks to Swami Avdheshanand Giri
In a tweet, PM Modi said he spoke to top seer - Hindu Dharma Acharya Sabha president Swami Avdheshanand Giri Ji Maharaj - over phone and made an appeal about the religious gathering that attracts millions of devotees.
Apr 17, 2021, 09:49 AM IST
Rift among Akharas for opting out of Kumbh 2021, seers demand apology from Niranjani Akhada
Niranjani Akhada Secretary Puri had said that seers of their akhada will wind up their camps and leave the Kumbh Kshetra on April 17. Those interested in taking part in the April 27 Shahi Snan may come for it separately, he had said.
Apr 16, 2021, 21:23 PM IST
Ram Gopal Varma calls Kumbh Mela 'corona atom bomb', says it's a 'viral explosion'
In a series of tweets, Ram Gopal Varma stated how a large congregation at Kumbh Mela could result in a COVID-19 surge.
Apr 14, 2021, 14:28 PM IST
