The Yogi government in Uttar Pradesh prohibited VIP protocols during 'Amrit Snan' and other major bathing festivals to ensure an equal and seamless experience for all pilgrims at the ongoing Maha Kumbh celebrations in Prayagraj.
In the wake of the recent stampede at the Mahakumbh in Uttar Pradesh's Prayagraj, a PIL has been filed in the Supreme Court seeking directions to put in place safety measures and guidelines for pilgrims from across the country.
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday appealed to devotees at the ongoing Mahakumbh in Uttar Pradesh's Prayagraj to take a holy dip at the ghats nearest to them and advised them to not insist on taking a dip at the Sangam Ghat due to large crowds.
Indian cine actor Suniel Shetty on Monday appealed to Hindus to attend the Dharma Sansad, organised by spiritual leader and Bhagwat Katha orator Devkinandan Thakurji Maharaj, in the ongoing Mahakumbh in Uttar Pradesh's Prayagraj.
According to the police, the deceased was identified as Parth Rawat, a resident of Ghaziabad in Uttar Pradesh, who was enrolled in the Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com) programme, studying in the first year.
The 76th birthday of Swami Govind Dev Giri Maharaj, a revered spiritual leader, treasurer of the Shri Ram Janmbhoomi Trust, and Vice President of the Mathura Krishna Janmbhoomi Trust, is being celebrated at the Maha Kumbh 2025 in Uttar Pradesh's Prayagraj.