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Cymbals, Chants, Processions: Colours Of India Converge On The Last Day Of Maha Kumbh
Chimes of cymbals, holy chants and kaleidoscopic colours of India fused into each other at the Triveni Sangam, as pilgrims from various parts of the country converged at the holy confluence site on Mahashivratri to take a dip at Maha Kumbh.
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Opinion | Kumbh Stampedes: Human Lives Can't Be Just Figures
Not too long ago, Telugu actor Allu Arjun was arrested due to the death of one person in a stampede during the screening of Pushpa 2. It's ironic that no accountability has been fixed for the deaths of pilgrims in Kumbh-related incidents.
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Driver Killed, 17 Injured As Bus Carrying Pilgrims Falls Into Gorge in J&K
A driver from Himachal Pradesh was killed and 17 pilgrims were injured when a bus returning from Mata Vaishno Devi shrine skidded off the road and plunged into a 30-feet gorge near Jammu on Saturday evening, officials said.
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As Maha Kumbh Nears End, Devotees Head To Sangam For Holy Dip
With just five days left before Maha Kumbh's conclusion on February 26, pilgrims are making the most of this spiritual gathering at Prayagraj.
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Pakistan Issues 154 Visas To Indian Pilgrims To Visit Katas Raj Temples
The Pakistan High Commission on Friday said it has issued 154 visas to Indian pilgrims to visit the Shree Katas Raj temples in the country's Punjab province.
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Videos Of Women Bathing At Maha Kumbh Up For Sale, Cops Seek Meta Help
The Uttar Pradesh Police Wednesday said it has registered cases against two social media accounts for allegedly posting and selling objectional videos of women pilgrims bathing at the Maha Kumbh.
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7 Dead, 2 Injured After Pilgrims' Bus Returning From Maha Kumbh Rams Truck In Madhya Pradesh
Seven Andhra Pradesh pilgrims returning from Maha Kumbh died and two other sustained injuries after a mini-bus in which they were travelling collided with a truck in Madhya Pradesh's Jabalpur district on Tuesday, a police official said.
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Hajj 2025: Saudi Arabia Bans Pilgrims From Bringing Children For This Reason
Saudi Arabia has pilgrims from taking children to the Hajj in 2025. The move is aimed at protecting children from various risks associated with the intense crowding that occurs every year, the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has announced.
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This Boatmen Community Ferries Devotees At Kumbh Since Generations
Nishad boatmen say they are the proud inheritors of an ancient profession, transporting pilgrims and narrating the significance of the Kumbh Mela.
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Maha Kumbh Stampede "Unfortunate", But Move To High Court: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court said that the stampede at the Maha Kumbh in Uttar Pradesh's Prayagraj was an "unfortunate incident" but refused to entertain a PIL seeking directions to put in place safety measures and guidelines for pilgrims from across country.
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5 Killed, 17 Injured As Bus Falls Into Gorge In Gujarat
Five persons were killed and 17 others suffered grievous injuries after a private bus carrying pilgrims fell into a deep gorge in Gujarat's Dang district early Sunday morning.
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Over 50 Lakh Pilgrims Visit Ayodhya In 72 Hours On Occasion Of Mauni Amavasya
While lakhs of pilgrims flock to Prayagraj for the 'Mauni Amavasya snan', the holy city of Ayodhya also witnessed an overwhelming surge of devotees on the auspicious occasion.
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"There Was No Chance For Escape": Witness Recounts Maha Kumbh Stampede
Multiple casualties were feared after a "stampede-like" situation broke out at the Sangam on Wednesday amid the ongoing Maha Kumbh, as millions of pilgrims turned up for a holy bath on Mauni Amavasya, officials said.
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Raghav Chadha Says Airlines 'Fleecing' Maha Kumbh Pilgrims, Urges Action
Aam Aadmi Party MP Raghav Chadha appealed to the government stop the arbitrary pricing of air fares, a day after an uproar over flights to Prayagraj costing Rs 50,000 to Rs 60,000.
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10 Crore Pilgrims Likely To Take Holy Dip At Maha Kumbh Tomorrow. Here's Why
The Uttar Pradesh government has stepped up security as it gears up for the 'Amrit Snan' on 'Mauni Amavasya' on Wednesday, which is expected to draw around 10 crore pilgrims to the Maha Kumbh in just a day.
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Cymbals, Chants, Processions: Colours Of India Converge On The Last Day Of Maha Kumbh
Chimes of cymbals, holy chants and kaleidoscopic colours of India fused into each other at the Triveni Sangam, as pilgrims from various parts of the country converged at the holy confluence site on Mahashivratri to take a dip at Maha Kumbh.
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Opinion | Kumbh Stampedes: Human Lives Can't Be Just Figures
Not too long ago, Telugu actor Allu Arjun was arrested due to the death of one person in a stampede during the screening of Pushpa 2. It's ironic that no accountability has been fixed for the deaths of pilgrims in Kumbh-related incidents.
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Driver Killed, 17 Injured As Bus Carrying Pilgrims Falls Into Gorge in J&K
A driver from Himachal Pradesh was killed and 17 pilgrims were injured when a bus returning from Mata Vaishno Devi shrine skidded off the road and plunged into a 30-feet gorge near Jammu on Saturday evening, officials said.
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As Maha Kumbh Nears End, Devotees Head To Sangam For Holy Dip
With just five days left before Maha Kumbh's conclusion on February 26, pilgrims are making the most of this spiritual gathering at Prayagraj.
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Pakistan Issues 154 Visas To Indian Pilgrims To Visit Katas Raj Temples
The Pakistan High Commission on Friday said it has issued 154 visas to Indian pilgrims to visit the Shree Katas Raj temples in the country's Punjab province.
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Videos Of Women Bathing At Maha Kumbh Up For Sale, Cops Seek Meta Help
The Uttar Pradesh Police Wednesday said it has registered cases against two social media accounts for allegedly posting and selling objectional videos of women pilgrims bathing at the Maha Kumbh.
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7 Dead, 2 Injured After Pilgrims' Bus Returning From Maha Kumbh Rams Truck In Madhya Pradesh
Seven Andhra Pradesh pilgrims returning from Maha Kumbh died and two other sustained injuries after a mini-bus in which they were travelling collided with a truck in Madhya Pradesh's Jabalpur district on Tuesday, a police official said.
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Hajj 2025: Saudi Arabia Bans Pilgrims From Bringing Children For This Reason
Saudi Arabia has pilgrims from taking children to the Hajj in 2025. The move is aimed at protecting children from various risks associated with the intense crowding that occurs every year, the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has announced.
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This Boatmen Community Ferries Devotees At Kumbh Since Generations
Nishad boatmen say they are the proud inheritors of an ancient profession, transporting pilgrims and narrating the significance of the Kumbh Mela.
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Maha Kumbh Stampede "Unfortunate", But Move To High Court: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court said that the stampede at the Maha Kumbh in Uttar Pradesh's Prayagraj was an "unfortunate incident" but refused to entertain a PIL seeking directions to put in place safety measures and guidelines for pilgrims from across country.
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5 Killed, 17 Injured As Bus Falls Into Gorge In Gujarat
Five persons were killed and 17 others suffered grievous injuries after a private bus carrying pilgrims fell into a deep gorge in Gujarat's Dang district early Sunday morning.
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Over 50 Lakh Pilgrims Visit Ayodhya In 72 Hours On Occasion Of Mauni Amavasya
While lakhs of pilgrims flock to Prayagraj for the 'Mauni Amavasya snan', the holy city of Ayodhya also witnessed an overwhelming surge of devotees on the auspicious occasion.
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"There Was No Chance For Escape": Witness Recounts Maha Kumbh Stampede
Multiple casualties were feared after a "stampede-like" situation broke out at the Sangam on Wednesday amid the ongoing Maha Kumbh, as millions of pilgrims turned up for a holy bath on Mauni Amavasya, officials said.
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Raghav Chadha Says Airlines 'Fleecing' Maha Kumbh Pilgrims, Urges Action
Aam Aadmi Party MP Raghav Chadha appealed to the government stop the arbitrary pricing of air fares, a day after an uproar over flights to Prayagraj costing Rs 50,000 to Rs 60,000.
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10 Crore Pilgrims Likely To Take Holy Dip At Maha Kumbh Tomorrow. Here's Why
The Uttar Pradesh government has stepped up security as it gears up for the 'Amrit Snan' on 'Mauni Amavasya' on Wednesday, which is expected to draw around 10 crore pilgrims to the Maha Kumbh in just a day.
