Amid the controversy over the Prayagraj administration allegedly preventing Shankaracharya Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati from taking a dip at the Sangam during the ongoing Magh Mela, Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav on Wednesday launched a sharp attack on the BJP-led Uttar Pradesh gove
New Delhi [India], January 19: The sacred occasion of Shahi Snan on Mauni Amavasya at the Magh Mela in Prayagraj witnessed an overwhelming display of faith, devotion, and Sanatani tradition. The hashtag #SanataniMaghMela stormed social media platforms as visuals from the holy event went vira
Prayagraj Divisional Commissioner Soumya Agarwal on Sunday emphasised that three crore devotees have already taken a holy dip during the Magh Mela on the auspicious occasion of Magh Mela.
Divisional Commissioner of Prayagraj Division, Saumya Agarwal, said the Shankaracharya arrived in a chariot, accompanied by around 200 followers, despite heavy crowding at the Sangam. She alleged that his followers broke barricades and blocked the return route for nearly three hours, caus
Flower petals were showered on the devotees who arrived for a 'snaan' at the Sangam in Prayagraj on the occassion of Mauni Amavasya during the ongoing Magh Mela.
"Proper arrangements have been made, and all the officials are present at the spot. Nearly 50 lakh devotees have bathed at Sangam till 4 AM," Divisional Commissioner of Prayagraj Division told ANI.
Prayagraj Divisional Commissioner Saumya Agarwal on Thursday reviewed the security and civic arrangements for Magh Mela 2026 and said that all preparations were running smoothly, ensuring a comfortable experience for devotees.
The Magh Mela of Prayagraj (Uttar Pradesh), which takes place at the divine Triveni Sangam, the place of confluence of the sacred rivers Ganga, Yamuna, and the legendary Saraswati, is one of the largest pilgrimages in India.