In a remarkable display of devotion to the environment, Bahubali Baba, a monk from Punjab, cycled to the Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, planting trees and spreading awareness about climate change along the way.
The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) has introduced a 'water ambulance' at the Sangam here during the Maha Kumbh to ensure the safety of devotees.
In a post on X, BYC noted, "Today, the Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC) Mastung Zone organized a rally to honour the sacrifices of Baloch martyrs and victims of extrajudicial killings. The rally commenced at Bus Adda Mastung and proceeded to the graveyards of the Baloch martyrs, where BYC
The Maha Kumbh 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.
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on his visit to the United Kingdom offered prayers at the BAPS Shri Swami Narayan Temple in north-west London's area of Neasden. The details of Speaker Birla's visit were shared by the temple authorities on Sunday.
The water laser show was prepared at a cost of approximately Rs 20 crore and was created by a team of about 100 people in just 60 days. The private company behind the project had previously organized similar water laser shows in Ayodhya and Jhansi.
As Maha Kumbh, the world's largest religious gathering, draws near, Uttar Pradesh DGP Prashant Kumar on Saturday said that stringent security arrangements have been made in and around Prayagraj keeping Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath's instructions in view.
Atharva Raj, the nodal officer for the 'Namami Gange' program, has extended an invitation to the public and various organizations to participate in the event, aimed at promoting cleanliness and rejuvenation of the Ganga.
Mahamandaleshwar Avdhoot Baba alias 'Environment Baba' said that Sanatan Dharma teaches that everyone should plant 2 trees, one of which is needed during final rites and one Peepal tree for oxygen.