Ujjain

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

Act of humanity! Young cop lifts old woman in arms, helps her cross bridge during Simhasth Kumbh – Watch

A young policeman went out of the way to help an old woman.

May 20, 2016, 17:01 PM IST

Simhasth Kumbh Mela in Ujjain: Where traditions remain unchanged

Irrespective of age, many throng Ujjain to keep alive the tradition of bathing in the holy Shipra during Kumbh Mela, which is to end on May 21.

May 20, 2016, 13:40 PM IST

Sadhvi Pragya on fast for permission to visit Simhasth Kumbh, health worsens

Sadhvi Pragya began an indefinite hunger strike last Monday to press her demand that she be allowed to take a dip in Shipra river at Ujjain during the ongoing Simhasth Kumbh.

May 17, 2016, 19:23 PM IST

Anandiben refutes reports of her exit as Gujarat CM

Anandiben blamed media for linking her and state Health Minister Nitin Patel's visit to Delhi, suggesting that a change of leadership in Gujarat was imminent.

May 17, 2016, 19:02 PM IST

After clean chit by NIA over Malegaon blasts, Sadhvi Pragya on hunger strike for Kumbh visit

Sadhvi Pragya, who was given a clean chit in the 2008 Malegaon blasts case by the National Investigation Agency, on Monday began a hunger strike here, demanding that she be allowed to take part in Simhastha Kumbh at Ujjain, said one of her kin.

May 16, 2016, 20:32 PM IST

Lets look within and see how we can grow ourselves: PM Modi at Vaichaarik Mahakumbh

The PM was accompanied by Sri Lankan President Maithripala Sirisena and chief ministers of Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh and Maharashtra at the event. 

May 14, 2016, 12:52 PM IST

Mohan Bhagwat breaks bread with sanitary workers at Kumbh Mela

On Thursday, RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat had taken a holy dip with members of tribal communities in the Kshipra river at Ujjain in Madhya Pradesh. 

May 13, 2016, 15:36 PM IST

Those born in India have two mothers, including Bharat Mata: Mohan Bhagwat

After much political heat was generated by the controversy over the `Bharat Mata ki jai` slogan, RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat on Thursday said those born in India have two mothers: one biological and the other `Bharat Mata`.

May 12, 2016, 21:29 PM IST

'Sadhus' clash at Simhastha Kumbh mela; many injured, 2 held

Six 'sadhus' were Thursday injured when a fight broke out among them over an election for different posts in their Akhara during the ongoing 'Simhastha Kumbh' here, police said.

May 12, 2016, 15:31 PM IST

Amit Shah takes holy dip alongside Dalit sadhus at Kumbh

BJP president Amit Shah also had a 'Samrasta Bhoj' (social harmony feast) with Dalit sadhus.

May 11, 2016, 14:48 PM IST

Amit Shah to take dip with Dalit sadhus at Kumbh today

BJP national president Amit Shah will go ahead with his plan to take a holy dip, named 'Samrasta Snan' (social harmony bath), with Dalit sadhus in the Shipra river on Wednesday during the ongoing Kumbh Mela in Ujjain despite reservations from some quarters.

May 11, 2016, 08:57 AM IST

Simhasth Kumbh: Dust storm, heavy rains force evacuation of devotees from ghats of Shipra

A sudden dust storm followed by heavy rains forces the evacuation of thousands of devotees from the ghats of Shipra River on Monday afternoon.

May 09, 2016, 15:57 PM 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

DNA: Simhastha Kumbh encounters weather problems; suffers heavy rainfall and wind

Simhasta Kumbh encounters heavy rainfall and wind, uprooted Pandal kills 7. Watch complete news story of DNA for getting detailed updates!

May 06, 2016, 00:03 AM IST

Tents collapse in thunderstorm at Kumbh Mela killing at least 7 people

Heavy rainfall and wind uproots "Pandal" in Simhasta Kumbh in Ujjain, 5 killed, several injured.

May 05, 2016, 23:57 PM IST

WATCH: When sadhus thrashed policemen during Kumbh Mela in Ujjain - Know why clash broke out

It was a rare scene as sadhus atttacked police officials during Simhastha Kumbh Mela in Madhya Pradesh's Ujjain.

Apr 25, 2016, 14:40 PM IST

History created at Simhastha Kumbh Mela in Ujjain with 'Kinnar Akhada' - Watch Video

The ongoing Simhastha Kumbh Mela in Ujjain is a perfect place for someone who wants to witness India's colourful culture and rich traditions. With lakhs of devotees from India and across the globe, the Kumbh will witness 'shahi snan' by several akhadas.

Apr 24, 2016, 13:53 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​ kicks off in Ujjain

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Apr 22, 2016, 12:09 PM IST