Shahi Snan

Devotees take holy dip in Haridwar on Maha Shivratri

On Maha Shivratri, Lakhs of devotees of Lord Shiva has gathered at the Mahakumbh in Haridwar for the most auspicious first Shahi Snan. Country immersed in devotion to Shiva on the occasion of Maha Shivaratri.

Mar 11, 2021, 19:34 PM IST

Two crore expected to take holy dip on Kumbh's third 'shahi snaan' on Sunday

Security personnel, including UP Police and central paramilitary forces, were deployed at different crossings and parts of the city.

Feb 09, 2019, 15:45 PM IST

Devotees take holy dip on 'Mauni Amavasya' at ongoing Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj

Thousands of devotees took a holy dip on 'Mauni Amavasya' at ongoing Kumbh Mela in Praygaraj. 

Feb 04, 2019, 07:48 AM IST

At Kumbh 35 ghats ready for the second royal bath on Mauni Amavasya

Five ghats have been increased for Mauni Amavasya. In view of the possible crowd, the number of ghats will not be 35 it will be 40 on other royal baths. There is an emphasis on the strengthening of barricading on the Shahi bath routes.

Feb 02, 2019, 10:16 AM IST

Morning Breaking: Schools closed for 3 days in Prayagraj for 2nd Shahi Snan

All the schools in Prayagraj will be closed for 3 days for the second Shahi Snan of the Kumbh.

Feb 02, 2019, 08:50 AM IST

Thousands take a holy dip at Kumbh on 'Paush Poornima'

Tight security arrangements have been made to ensure smooth passage of the main bathing dates. 

Jan 21, 2019, 13:11 PM IST

Kumbh 2019: Ram Chandra Das Maharaj of Nirmohi Akhara breathed his last after 'Shahi Snan'

Ram Chandra Das Maharaj of Nirmohi Akhara breathed his last after 'Shahi Snan'. Watch this video to know more.

Jan 16, 2019, 14:30 PM IST

Over 2.25 crore devotees take holy dip as Kumbh Mela opens in Prayagraj

About 15 crore devotees are expected to partake in the pilgrimage.

Jan 15, 2019, 20:05 PM IST

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Jan 15, 2019, 11:08 AM IST

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Jan 15, 2019, 11:06 AM IST

News 100: Watch top news stories of today, January 14th, 2018

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Jan 14, 2019, 15:04 PM IST

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Jan 14, 2019, 11:44 AM IST

Kumbh Mela 2019: 'Kinnar Akhada' joins 'Juna Akhada' to participate in 'Shahi Snan'

Though the 'Kinnar Akhada' will remain a separate 'Akhada', it has decided to participate with 'Juna Akhada' for the event at Kumbh.

Jan 14, 2019, 07:53 AM IST

Yogi Adityanath announces dates for three 'shahi snan' of Kumbh 2019

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Saturday announced the final dates for the three 'shahi snan' of Kumbh 2019. The first 'shahi snan' for the akharas would be held on January 15 on the occasion of Makar Sankranti, the second will take place on February 4 (Mauni Amavasya), while the third on February 10 on the festival of Basant Panchami.

May 20, 2018, 08:14 AM IST

As Kumbh draws to a close, devotees throng Kshipra for 'shahi snan'

 A sea of humanity, some drawn from abroad, braving the sultry weather today flooded the banks of Kshipra river for the ongoing third and last 'shahi snan' (royal bath) of the Simhastha-Kumbh Mela, marking the end of the month-long festival.

May 21, 2016, 14:57 PM IST

Simhastha Kumbh Mela's third 'shahi snan' begins

The third and the last 'shahi snan' (royal bath) of month-long Simhastha-Kumbh Mela began early Saturday with Naga sadhus of akharas venturing into the holy Shipra river chanting Har Har Mahadev.

May 21, 2016, 06:01 AM IST

Nepal's first woman president cancels maiden trip to India

Nepal's first woman President Bidhya Devi Bhandari has cancelled her visit to India, which would have been her first foreign trip after assuming office, in the wake of the political instability in her country.

May 06, 2016, 17:14 PM IST

Simhastha Kumbh Mela: Nirmohi Akhara boycotts shahi snan as Juna Akhara takes holy dip first

Lakhs are thronging Ujjain to attend the auspicious Simhastha 2016 – a month long congregation of Hindus. Several seers and 13 Akharas have queued up to take holy dip in the sacred water of river Kshipra.

Apr 22, 2016, 21:22 PM IST

Scores of seers descend on Ujjain to take royal bath at Kumbh

People drawn from different parts of the country and abroad are taking part in the Kumbh mela, one of the largest congregations of Hindus.

Apr 22, 2016, 15:37 PM IST

Simhastha Kumbh Mela begins in Ujjain: All that you should know

The much-awaited Simhastha Kumbh Mela began in Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh, on Friday.

Apr 22, 2016, 09:29 AM IST