Pilgrims

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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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  Maha Kumbh 2025: Baba Artatrana Cures People With Touch Of His Feet

  The ongoing Mahakumbh event here is a congregation like no other, drawing millions of devotees and pilgrims from across the world. Among the sea of visitors, various 'babas' stand out, especially those who carry their distinct identity.

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  Maha Kumbh Crosses 10 Crore Milestone For Pilgrims Bathing At Sangam

  The ongoing Maha Kumbh has crossed the 10-crore milestone for pilgrims taking a dip at the Triveni Sangam, the confluence of the Ganga, Yamuna, and the mythical Saraswati rivers, the Uttar Pradesh government said on Thursday.

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  Dip At Sangam, Attending To Pilgrims: Day Inside 'Akhadas' At Maha Kumbh

  Their barely-clad bodies smeared in ash and long hair in deadlocks, seers at the Maha Kumbh begin each day at 4 am with a dip at the holy Sangam and a litany of rituals before proceeding to receive the pilgrims visiting them.

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  Viral: Blinkit Sets Up Temporary Store At Maha Kumbh Mela, Internet Is Impressed

  Blinkit CEO, Albinder Dhindsa, made the announcement by sharing a post on X (formerly Twitter).

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  Railways Set Up Medical Facilities For Kumbh Devotees At Prayagraj Station

  To ensure the health and safety of pilgrims visiting Maha Kumbh, Indian Railways has set up medical facilities at key railway stations, including Uttar Pradesh's Prayagraj Junction.

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  Maha Kumbh 2025: UP Government Launches Mobile Labs For Food Quality Checks

  The Uttar Pradesh government estimates a footfall of 40 to 45 crore pilgrims and visitors over the next six weeks, until February 26.

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  Over 50,000 QR Codes At Electric Poles Installed To Help Locate Lost Pilgrims At Maha Kumbh

  Electric poles have become an essential tool in reuniting lost individuals with their families and guiding pilgrims at the Maha Kumbh Mela here due to an innovative use of QR codes.

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  Maha Kumbh Pilgrim Burnt To Death As Bus Goes Up In Flames In Vrindavan

  An elderly pilgrim was burnt to death while 49 others had a narrow escape when their bus caught fire in Vrindravan while returning from the Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj.

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  1 Die As Bus Carrying Pilgrims To Prayagraj Maha Kumbh Catches Fire In UP

  An elderly passenger was killed when a private bus carrying pilgrims from Telangana to the Prayagraj Maha Kumbh caught fire on Tuesday, police said.

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  "Overwhelming Rush Of Pilgrims": Witnesses Recall Tirupati Stampede

  Sharing their account of tragic stampede in Andhra Pradesh's Tirupati, witnesses have recalled the horrific incident that killed at least six people.