kumbh mela

Kumbh Mela begins in Ujjain

 The month-long Simhastha (Kumbh) mela, largest congregation of Hindus began here early today with the arrival of Juna Akhara for the royal bath on the banks of Kshipra river for the holy dip.

Apr 22, 2016, 07:54 AM IST

Kumbh Mela begins in Ujjain on Friday; over five crore people to visit 'Green Simhastha'

Ujjain is geared up to host Kumbh Mela, the biggest religious congregation of Hindus, from Friday during which over five crore people including seers are expected to visit the holy city, with Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan saying it will be a "Green Simhastha".

Apr 22, 2016, 00:03 AM IST

Kumbh Mela in Ujjain: From erecting 131-foot high trident to 97 lakh kg of marigold flowers...

The Simhasth Kumbh pilgrimage will be held from April 22 to May 21 on the banks of Kshipra river in Ujjain. 

Apr 20, 2016, 08:56 AM IST

Planning a trip to Ujjain during the Simhastha Festival – All you need to know

Here’s a video published by the Madhya Pradesh tourism that tells us more about the Simhastha Festival.

Feb 18, 2016, 10:41 AM IST

Ardh Kumbh Mela in Haridwar: Things you need to know

The Kumbhamela is held once in 12 years whereas the Ardhakumbha or Half Kumbha Kumbh Mela is held every sixth year at Haridwar and Allahabad.

Jan 18, 2016, 10:13 AM IST

Devotees take first holy dip of Ardh Kumbh in Haridwar

Thousands of devotees thronged the 'Har ki Pauri' ghat in Haridwar to take first festive bath on the occasion of Makar Sankranti during the Ardh Kumbh mela on Thursday morning.

Jan 14, 2016, 09:57 AM IST

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Jan 12, 2016, 10:25 AM IST

New train terminal at Prayag ghat to ease Kumbh Mela crowd

Railways would set up a new train terminal at Prayag ghat adjacent to Allahabad city to manage unprecedented crowd during Kumbh Mela.

Nov 04, 2015, 11:40 AM IST

Probe legality of water release for Kumbh 'shahi snan': HC

The Bombay High Court Wednesday directed Maharashtra government to probe the legality of a decision taken by the authorities to release water from Gangapur dam for 'shahi snan' (royal bath) at the Kumbh Mela in Nashik this year.

Oct 14, 2015, 16:53 PM IST

Seers take 'shahi snan' at Trimbakeshwar

Seers and devotees on Friday took 'shahi snan' (royal bath) at Kushavartatirthi pond here on the third 'parvani' (auspicious day) of the ongoing Kumbh Mela.

Sep 25, 2015, 15:13 PM IST

Watch: Policeman jumps off 20-feet bridge to save a man at Kumbh

In an excellent display of valour, a policeman jumped off a 20-feet high bridge to save a man during the ongoing Simhastha Kumbh Mela in Nashik-Trimbakeshwar.

Sep 16, 2015, 10:14 AM IST

Akhara Council decides to ban use of plastic in Kumbh Mela

To conserve the environment, the Akhara Council has decided to put a ban on the use of plastic items and loudspeakers at the venue of the ongoing Kumbh Mela here.

Sep 15, 2015, 20:49 PM IST

Raj Thackeray lauds NMC for successfully holding Kumbh Mela

 Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray today lauded Nashik Municipal Corporation for successfully conducting the ongoing Kumbh Mela here and at Trimbakeshwar.

Sep 15, 2015, 18:58 PM IST

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Sep 13, 2015, 20:38 PM IST

Second 'shahi snan' at Kumbh Mela passes off peacefully

Braving sporadic heavy rain, lakhs of pilgrims took a holy dip during the second `shahi snan` (royal bath) at the ongoing Simhastha Kumbh Mela in Nashik-Trimbakeshwar here since Sunday morning, officials said.

Sep 13, 2015, 14:05 PM IST