As preparations for the Mahakumbh in Prayagraj gain momentum, Indian Railways has announced robust arrangements to ensure the safe and efficient travel of millions of devotees to and from the holy city.
The Mahakumbh is being celebrated after 12 years, and over 45 crore devotees are expected for the event. During the Mahakumbh, devotees will gather at the Sangam, the confluence of the Ganga, Yamuna, and Saraswati rivers, to take a holy dip believed to absolve sins and grant moksha (liber
Tirupati East Police have filed two FIRs after multiple devotees, including R. Malliga from Tamil Nadu, died during a rush for darshan tokens on Vaikunta Ekadasi. Overcrowding and health complications are suspected causes. Investigations are underway.
Tirupati Collector S Venkateswar informed that adequate arrangements are in place ahead of the Vaikunth Ekadasi which gets underway on Friday. Vaikunta Dwara Darshan is scheduled to be held at the Tirumala Sri Venkateswara Temple from January 10 to 19. It allows devotees to pass through t
Former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister and YSRCP President YS Jagan Mohan Reddy expressed deep shock and grief over the tragic deaths of devotees in a stampede at the token distribution centre for Vaikuntha Ekadashi Darshan at Tirupati.
Taking to social media X (formerly Twitter), Bandi Sanjay wrote, "Deeply saddened by the tragic stampede in Tirumala resulting in the loss of devotees' lives. My heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families. Requesting the Andhra Pradesh government to ensure the injured receive the best
A statement from his office, reads, "I am deeply distressed to know that six people died in the stampede that took place at the centres set up for Vaikuntha Dwara Darshan tickets in Tirupati. It is unfortunate that devotees who came for the darshan of the Lord met with a tragic death. I expr
Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak on Wednesday inaugurated the Point of Care Testing (POCT) pathology lab equipped with state-of-the-art facilities at the Central Hospital of Maha Kumbh premises in Prayagraj.
Ahead of Maha Kumbh 2025, Uttar Pradesh Jal Nigam (Rural) Managing Director Raj Shekhar on Wednesday said that to maintain the purity of the Ganga, 10 sewage treatment plants (STPs) are currently operational in Prayagraj which aim to provide devotees with clean Ganga water.
In preparation for Maha Kumbh 2025, dense forests have been developed at various locations across Prayagraj, to ensure pure air and a healthy atmosphere for the millions of devotees expected to visit the city, saia a statement from Ministry of Culture on Wednesday.
As per an official release, the Minister expressed his satisfaction with the ongoing efforts and congratulated the team for their commitment to enriching the experience of the devotees attending the mega event.