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
Kangana Ranaut urges PM Narendra Modi to stop Ramzan gathering, deletes tweet later
After PM Modi's appeal to keep the Kumbh Mela festivities 'symbolic' this year, Kangana posted a tweet addressed to the PM asking to stop Ramzan gathering as well. However, she deleted the tweet later.
Apr 18, 2021, 15:49 PM IST
As a Hindu I feel the Kumbh Mela shouldn't have taken place: Sonu Nigam
Popular singer Sonu Nigam expressed his views on the Kumbh Mela taking place amid the pandemic in a recent Instagram video. According to him, it shouldn't have taken place.
Apr 18, 2021, 14:52 PM IST
COVID-19: Odisha mandates RT-PCR test for people coming back from Kumbh Mela
The state government has advised all collectors and Municipal Commissioners to contact all these persons and find out the location, travel plan and advise them to undergo RT-PCR test before boarding train or flight to Odisha.
Apr 18, 2021, 08:56 AM IST
COVID-19: Delhi mandates two-week home quarantine for Kumbh Mela returnees
The Delhiites who visited Kumbh Mela or will be travelling up till April 30, are also required to upload their contact details on the link at the Delhi govt portal.
Apr 18, 2021, 07:58 AM IST
Kumbh Mela has concluded for Juna Akhara amid COVID-19 concerns: Swami Avdheshanand Giri
As COVID-19 cases in the country surges, Acharya Mahamandleshwar of Juna Akhara Swami on Saturday said his Akhara has immersed the deities and so for them the Kumbh Mela has effectively concluded.
Apr 17, 2021, 20:55 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
TV actor Karan Wahi gets hate messages for his 'Naga Baba' comment on Kumbh Mela, hits back at trolls saying 'will not delete'
Karan Wahi decided to shut haters and posted screenshots of their hate messages. He also schooled them and refused to 'delete his comments'.
Apr 15, 2021, 12:32 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
Maha Kumbh 2021: Devotees participate in third 'Shahi Snan' in Haridwar today
Amid the sudden surge in COVID-19 infections across the country, thousands of devotees took a holy dip at the Har Ki Pauri ghat in Uttarakhand’s Haridwar to mark the third ‘shahi snan’ in Kumbh on Wednesday (April 14).
Apr 14, 2021, 07:12 AM IST
Kumbh Mela 2021 'Shahi Snan' in Haridwar on April 14, lakhs of devotees expected to take holy dip
Kumbh Mela 2021 third 'shahi snan' will take place on Wednesday the preparations undertaken by the police administration is said to be complete.
Apr 13, 2021, 22:40 PM IST
Kumbh Mela 2021: Huge turnout on the occasion of Somvati Amavasya amid surge in COVID-19 cases- In Pics
On the occasion of the second royal bath of the Maha Kumbh on Monday (April 12), several devotees took a holy bath in the Ganga river at Har Ki Pauri in Haridwar.
Apr 13, 2021, 13:39 PM IST
Maha Kumbh Mela 2021: Devotees to participate in third ‘Shahi Snan’ in Haridwar on April 14
The third royal bath of the Maha Kumbh is on Wednesday (April 14). On the occasion several devotees will take a holy bath in the Ganga river at Har Ki Pauri in Haridwar.
Apr 13, 2021, 11:26 AM IST
Kumbh Mela 2021: Devotees participate in second 'Shahi Snan' at Har Ki Pauri in Haridwar
Nepal's last King Gyanendra Veer Vikram Singh has also arrived in Haridwar to participate in the ongoing Kumbh festivities.
Apr 12, 2021, 06:53 AM IST
65-year-old woman lost in Ardh Kumbh in 2016 reunited with family in Haridwar Maha Kumbh
A routine identity verification drive for the ongoing Kumbh Mela in Haridwar led to Krishna Devi reunite with her family after five years.
Apr 08, 2021, 12:56 PM IST
Coronavirus at Kumbh Mela 2021, around 300 COVID-19 cases reported from Haridwar in last 4 days
The coronavirus has reached Kumbh Mela 2021 with as many as seven saints at Krishna Ashram located in Shankaracharya Chowk testing positive for the infection.
Apr 03, 2021, 17:54 PM IST
Kumbh Mela 2021 to have new COVID-19 guidelines from April 1
The announcement for the new SOPs came after around 32 people tested positive for COVID-19 at an ashram.
Mar 30, 2021, 20:18 PM IST
18-inch 'naga sadhu' becomes star attraction at this year's Kumbh Mela
An 18-inch tall dreadlocked 'Naga sadhu' or Hindu holy man, wearing rosary beads, with dreamy eyes, considered as the "world's smallest saint" is grabbing eyeballs at the 'Kumbh Mela', the world's largest religious festival.
Mar 30, 2021, 18:35 PM IST
Kumbh Mela 2021: Important dates, COVID-19 guidelines, registration link - All you need to know
This year, the fair will be organised for a shorter span.
Mar 21, 2021, 14:03 PM IST
