Ujjain Kumbh Mela

Eunuchs booked for throwing coins in Kumbh procession

For the first time in the history of Kumbh, eunuchs have set up their 'akhara' and anointed their rights activist Laxmi Narayan Tripathi as their spiritual head, drawing ire of 'All India Akhara Parishad'.

May 12, 2016, 18:55 PM IST

Simhastha Kumbh Mela in MP: Seven people killed, over 80 injured as tents collapse in thunderstorm

The month-long Simhastha Kumbh Mela began in Ujjain early on last Friday with the arrival of Juna Akhara for the royal bath on the banks of the Kshipra river.

May 05, 2016, 19:01 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

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