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Work on in full swing for new ghats and crematoriums on banks of River Gan
Updated : 7 years, 2 months ago IST
Kanpur/Prayagraj (Uttar Pradesh) [India], Jan 15 (ANI): In a bid to ensure comfort of devotees, the National Mission for Clean Ganga is enhancing the facilities at the river bank by renovating and constructing ghats, crematoriums and developing the river fronts to actualise the dream of 'Nir
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Kumbh Mela '19: President Kovind, PM Modi laud UP govt's efforts
Updated : 7 years, 2 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Jan 15 (ANI): President Ram Nath Kovind and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday greeted the nation on the commencement of Kumbh Mela, which is believed to be the world's biggest religious festival, spanning over the next 50 days.
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Kumbh Mela starts with Shahi Snan in UP
Updated : 7 years, 2 months ago IST
Prayagraj (Uttar Pradesh) [India], Jan 15 (ANI): Amid tight security, the 55-day long Kumbh Mela commenced with the Shahi Snan of Akharas at Prayagraj in Uttar Pradesh on Tuesday.
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Trash skimmers clean river surface at popular Ganga ghats
Updated : 7 years, 2 months ago IST
Kanpur (Uttar Pradesh) [India], Jan 14 (ANI): Millions of pilgrims flock to the ghats of the river Ganges every year to take a dip in its holy waters, which Hindus believe absolves them from all sins. It is believed that people are cleansed physically, mentally and spiritually at the ghats o
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Kumbh Mela: Fire at Digambar Akhada camp
Updated : 7 years, 2 months ago IST
Prayagraj (Uttar Pradesh) [India], Jan 14 (ANI): A fire broke out at the Digambar Akhada camp here on Monday on the eve of the Kumbh Mela.
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Welike initiates vision of Swachh Bharat Abhiyaan; stay safe and stay conn
Updated : 7 years, 2 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Jan 14 (ANI): The year 2019 has come with the enlighten celebration as it marks the beginning of Ardh Kumbh Mela, 2019 to be held in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh.
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Kumbh 2019: Devotees throng Sangam ghat, security tightened
Updated : 7 years, 2 months ago IST
Prayagraj (Uttar Pradesh) [India], Jan 14 (ANI): Scores of devotees from across the country took a holy dip at Sangam Ghat on the occasion of Makar Sankranti in Kumbh Mela here on Monday.
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Kumbh Mela: 'Kinnar Akhada' joins 'Juna Akhada' to participate in 'Shahi S
Updated : 7 years, 2 months ago IST
Prayagraj (Uttar Pradesh) [India], Jan 14 (ANI): The 'Kinnar Akhada' on Sunday formally joined the 'Juna Akhada' to participate in the 'Shahi Snan' in the Kumbh Mela, which starts on Tuesday.
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Sadhvi Niranjan Jyoti to be anointed as Mahamandaleshwar today
Updated : 7 years, 2 months ago IST
Prayagraj (Uttar Pradesh) [India], Jan 14 (ANI): Union Minister of State for Food Processing Industries and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Sadhvi Niranjan Jyoti will be conferred with the title of Mahamandaleshwar of Niranjani Akhara today.
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Security beefed up ahead of Kumbh 2019
Updated : 7 years, 2 months ago IST
Shahjahanpur (Uttar Pradesh) [India], Jan 13 (ANI): Security measures are being heightened in Prayagraj and surrounding areas ahead of the commencement of the Kumbh Mela.
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Kumbh 2019: Prayagraj to be beautified with street art as part of 'Paint m
Updated : 7 years, 2 months ago IST
Prayagraj (Uttar Pradesh) [India], Jan 12 (ANI): The streets of Prayagraj have become a canvas for artists as many murals with various themes are being painted. An area of 20 lakh sq.ft area, has been designated for the street art projects under an initiative by Kumbh Mela Authority called '
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1.22 lakh toilets, 50 RO water ATMs installed for Kumbh Mela visitors
Updated : 7 years, 2 months ago IST
Prayagraj (Uttar Pradesh) [India], Jan 12 (ANI): India's one of the biggest religious congregations-Kumbh Mela-is going to be a perfect platform for promoting Prime Minister Narendra Modi's ambitious scheme-Swachh Bharat!
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