Magh Mela

Magh Mela begins in Prayagraj from today, crowds gather for Paush Purnima Snan

Magh Mela has started in Prayagraj from today. A large number of devotees throng Magh Mela for Paush Purnima bath. Know why today is special?

Jan 06, 2023, 09:30 AM IST

Magh Mela: One crore devotees likely to take holy dip in Ganga in Prayagraj on Mauni Amavasya today

The fair officials said that over 45 lakh people were estimated to have taken holy dips in the Ganga river on Monday.

Feb 01, 2022, 08:30 AM IST

Want Hindu Rashtra, Bose should be declared first PM: Saints at Magh Mela Dharma Sansad

India should be declared a Hindu Rashtra, Subhash Chandra Bose should be named as the first Prime Minister of the country and capital punishment for conversion should be treated as treason, said saints at Dharma Sansad in Prayagraj.

Jan 30, 2022, 13:47 PM IST

Magh Mela 2022: Yogi Adityanath govt makes negative RT-PCR test report must for devotees coming to Prayagraj

The fresh COVID-19 guidelines were issued after a meeting chaired by Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath.

Jan 05, 2022, 07:23 AM IST

Magh Mela to begin in Prayagraj from Makar Sankranti; check preparations here

Due to the ongoing coronavirus crisis, ​​the Magh Mela has been set up in five sectors.

Jan 13, 2021, 21:19 PM IST

Only non-alcoholic, physically fit policemen to be deployed at Magh Mela in Prayagraj

Over 5,000 policemen will be deployed at the 'Magh Mela'. 

Dec 02, 2020, 22:34 PM IST

Magh Mela begins in Uttar Pradesh's Prayagraj amid tight security

More than 40 lakh devotees are expected to take the holy dip in the Sangam on Friday. The number could go up further because of the lunar eclipse on Friday.

Jan 10, 2020, 09:40 AM IST

Prayagraj gears up to host Magh Mela 2020

Elaborate arrangements have been made by the Uttar Pradesh government ahead of the annual Magh Mela. Watch to know more.

Jan 07, 2020, 15:42 PM IST

Ban on wet cleaning of leather in Kanpur tanneries till Feb 10

 Uttar Pradesh Pollution Control Board has directed the owners of tanneries in the city to stop wet cleaning of leather from January 12 to check the discharge of effluents into the Ganga in view of Magh Mela that starts here on January 14.

Jan 10, 2017, 15:07 PM IST

Mauni Amavasya: Over 50 lakh take holy dip at Sangam in Allahabad

Over 50 lakh people took the holy dip at Sangam , the confluence of the Ganges, Yamuna and Saraswati, at Sangam in Allahabad on the occasion of Mauni Amavasya on Monday.

Feb 08, 2016, 15:12 PM IST

Braving cold weather thousands take holy dip in Sangam on Makar Sankranti

Thousands of people on Thursday bathed at the confluence of Ganga, Yamuna and mythical Saraswati on the auspicious occasion of Makar Sankranti.

Jan 14, 2016, 20:25 PM IST

Who says what's in a name; these Muslim boys gain inner strength and energy by 'Ram naam'

A group of Muslim boys from UP's Allahabad have come up with a unique spiritual way to gain inner strength and energy.

Jan 12, 2016, 16:29 PM IST