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Viral Mahakumbh girl Monalisa completes Sanoj Mishra’s film The Diary of Manipur, team heads to Magh Mela in Prayagraj

Viral Mahakumbh girl Monalisa completes Sanoj Mishra’s film The Diary of Manipur, team heads to Magh Mela in Prayagraj

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One year after the Mahakumbh viral girl Monalisa will return to the ongoing Magh Mela in Prayagraj—this time as a Bollywood actor. The bead-seller, who became an internet sensation during last year’s mega gathering, will be seen opposite actor Rajkummar Rao’s brother Amit Rao. Monalisa during the shoot of film The Diary of Manipur, (inset) Amit Rao and Monalisa’s viral pix and (right) with filmmaker Sanoj Mishra Directed by Sanoj Mishra, known for Gandhigiri (2016) and Shashank (2023), offered her role at 2025 Mahakumbh after her reels went viral. After completion of the film, the team will attend the annual event to seek Ma Ganga’s blessings this week. “We started the film The Diary of Manipur in four schedules – Etawah (Uttar Pradesh), and then moved to Manipur, where we filmed in various locations. After a schedule in Nepal, we completed the major portion in Dehradun, wrapping up last week,” says Sanoj. The filmmaker first noticed her at the Mahakumbh after her reels went viral. “When I saw Monalisa (Bhonsle) at the mela, I was …

Swami Avimukteshwaranand Asks CM Yogi Adityanath To ‘Prove’ He Is Hindu Amid Magh Mela Row | India News

Swami Avimukteshwaranand Asks CM Yogi Adityanath To ‘Prove’ He Is Hindu Amid Magh Mela Row | India News

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Last Updated:January 30, 2026, 23:38 IST Swami Avimukteshwaranand challenged Yogi Adityanath to prove his commitment to Hindu values by halting beef exports from the state. UP CM Yogi Adityanath and Swami Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati Amid the ongoing controversy surrounding the Magh Mela in Prayagraj, Swami Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati on Friday challenged Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath to prove his commitment to Hindu values by halting beef exports from the state and declaring the cow as ‘Rajya Mata’. The seer said such steps would serve as proof of the chief minister’s credentials as a “Hindu sympathiser”. His remarks come in the wake of allegations that he was prevented from taking a ritual dip at the Sangam during the Magh Mela earlier this month. Speaking to reporters in Varanasi, Swami Avimukteshwaranand said he had staged a sit-in protest at the Mela site for 11 days following the incident but left last Wednesday “with a heavy heart”. He claimed that despite his protest, no official approached him to facilitate the holy dip. “When I sat there for 11 days, …

‘Not Even Sacred Water Can Heal…’: Shankaracharya Leaves Magh Mela Without Holy Dip Amid Standoff | India News

‘Not Even Sacred Water Can Heal…’: Shankaracharya Leaves Magh Mela Without Holy Dip Amid Standoff | India News

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Last Updated:January 28, 2026, 23:18 IST Swami Avimukteshwaranand said he was leaving without taking a holy dip as his mind was disturbed by the events that had unfolded at the Magh Mela Swami Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati left the Magh Mela in Prayagraj to go to Kashi, abruptly ending his stay at the religious congregation 18 days before its conclusion. (Image: PTI) Amid a standoff with the Uttar Pradesh government, Shankaracharya Swami Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati left the Magh Mela in Prayagraj on Wednesday to go to Kashi, abruptly ending his stay at the religious congregation 18 days before its conclusion. Announcing his decision at a press conference in the morning, Avimukteshwaranand said he was leaving without taking a holy dip as his mind was disturbed by the events that unfolded at the mela. “Today my heart is so aggrieved that I am leaving without bathing. I do not know which leader or which political party will ever be able to compensate for this pain,” Avimukteshwaranand said. Describing Prayagraj as a land traditionally associated with faith and peace, he …

‘Not Even Sacred Water Can Heal…’: Shankaracharya Leaves Magh Mela Without Holy Dip Amid Standoff | India News

‘For Dignity Of Shankaracharya Tradition’: Why Is Revered Spiritual Guru Protesting At Magh Mela? | India News

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Last Updated:January 20, 2026, 07:00 IST Swami Avimukteshwaranand’s ongoing dharna was triggered by a police confrontation on ‘Mauni Amavasya, and he has demanded an apology from Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath Swami Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati outside his camp during the ongoing Magh Mela 2026, at Sangam in Prayagraj on January 19, 2026. (Image: PTI) Wrapped in saffron robes, seated on a cold footpath amid the vast expanse of the Magh Mela at Prayagraj, Swami Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati has turned protest into principle. Swami Avimukteshwaranand’s ongoing dharna, triggered by a police confrontation on ‘Mauni Amavasya’, has transformed a dispute over movement and protocol into a wider religious and political flashpoint. He is now demanding a formal apology from Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. His protest began after he was allegedly unable to perform the ‘Mauni Amavasya’ snan, one of the most sacred bathing rituals of the Magh Mela. Since then, he has refused to return to his camp or accept administrative hospitality declaring that he will remain on the footpath until the state government acknowledges what he …

Magh Mela 2026: 9 lakh pilgrims take holy dip in Prayagraj; schools up to Class 8 to remain shut until 20 January

Magh Mela 2026: 9 lakh pilgrims take holy dip in Prayagraj; schools up to Class 8 to remain shut until 20 January

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In anticipation of a massive gathering of pilgrims for the current Magh Mela, the Prayagraj district administration on Wednesday declared a holiday for all primary and middle schools until 20 January. Anil Kumar, the District Basic Education Officer, said that this measure was enacted to account for the enormous crowds arriving for Makar Sankranti and Mauni Amavasya, which will likely necessitate significant traffic diversions and hinder local transportation, as reported by news agency PTI. He clarified that Classes 1 to 8 are set to shut from 16 to 20 January, though educational sessions will transition to online platforms during this interval to maintain academic progress. Also Read | Journalist brutally killed in UP’s Prayagraj; accused arrested after encounter The Magh Mela, an annual religious assembly held at the Sangam and along the Ganga banks, draws millions of spiritual seekers from every corner of the nation. Current government projections suggest over 10 million devotees will participate in the sacred immersion at the Sangam for Makar Sankranti, with attendance expected to peak on 18 January for Mauni …

Magh Mela 2026: New Tent Colony In Place For Devotees — Cost, How To Book, Tips | Cities News

Magh Mela 2026: New Tent Colony In Place For Devotees — Cost, How To Book, Tips | Cities News

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Last Updated:January 14, 2026, 18:30 IST The state-of-the-art tent colony has been developed by the Uttar Pradesh State Tourism Development Corporation (UPSTDC). A total of 50 tents have been constructed.(Photo Credit: X) The Magh Mela is underway in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh. The religious event attracts thousands of devotees from all over the country. The 45-day event will last till February 15 and is expected to attract around 15 crore devotees. The event has already attracted buzz for its state-of-the-art tent colony developed by the Uttar Pradesh State Tourism Development Corporation (UPSTDC). These tents, constructed as part of the Sangam Tent Colony, will offer visitors a premium experience and also manage the heavy flow of tourists. These tents have been constructed at Sector 7, UPSTDC Tent City, VIP Arail Ghat. As per reports, Yagyashalas have been built within the tent colony, and bhajan-kirtan and cultural performances will take place regularly. A Kalagram has also been created to promote local crafts. Under the ‘One District One Product’ programme, stalls showcasing the traditional moonj craft, made by handweaving …

Who is Satua Baba? Spiritual Leader Drives Rs 4-Crore Porsche At Prayagraj’s Magh Mela | India News

Who is Satua Baba? Spiritual Leader Drives Rs 4-Crore Porsche At Prayagraj’s Magh Mela | India News

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Last Updated:January 14, 2026, 17:47 IST During the Magh Mela, Satua Baba has reportedly been allotted the largest area for an ashram. A native of Lalitpur in Uttar Pradesh, he left his family at the age of 11 to pursue a spiritual life. (X) A spiritual leader has emerged as a major talking point at the ongoing Magh Mela in Prayagraj after he was seen arriving at the mega event in luxury cars, including a Porsche Turbo 911 reportedly worth around Rs 4.4 crore. Santosh Das alias Satua Baba, the head of Varanasi’s Satua Baba Peeth, was recently spotted driving the high-end sports car at the mela. Earlier, he had drawn attention for using a Land Rover Defender valued at nearly Rs 3 crore. Videos and pictures of his luxury vehicles have gone viral on social media, drawing both curiosity and criticism. इस बाबा का जलवा समझिये, Porsche कार ले लिया है.इस कार की कीमत भी 3 करोड़ से ज्यादा है. इनके पास Defender जैसी लक्जरी कार पहले से है. ये प्राइवेट प्लेन से चलते …

Magh Mela: Over nine lakh devotees take a dip in Sangam

Magh Mela: Over nine lakh devotees take a dip in Sangam

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More than nine lakh devotees took a dip in the Ganga and at the Sangam here on Wednesday morning as part of Makar Sankranti festivities, officials said.While many parts of the country are celebrating the harvest festival on Wednesday, Uttar Pradesh will celebrate Makar Sankranti on Thursday. The second major bathing festival of the ongoing Magh Mela, Makar Sankranti, is scheduled for Thursday. Superintendent of Police (Magh Mela) Neeraj Pandey said devotees flocked ghats in the early hours. “By 6 am, over nine lakh devotees had taken a dip in the Ganga and at the Sangam. The number of pilgrims is expected to rise to between one crore and 1.5 crore by Wednesday evening on Makar Sankranti,” Pandey said. In preparation for the large influx of devotees, over 10,000 police personnel have been deployed across the mela area to ensure the safety and smooth movement of traffic, he said. Officials said over 31 lakh devotees had taken a holy dip during the Paush Purnima bathing festival, while more than 28.95 lakh pilgrims participated in the …

PM Modi greets nation on Makar Sankranti, Magh Bihu and Pongal

PM Modi greets nation on Makar Sankranti, Magh Bihu and Pongal

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on wednesday wrote to citizens across the country, extending his warm greetings on Makar Sankranti, Magh Bihu, and Pongal, festivals that mark the harvest season in different parts of India. In a letter, the Prime Minister said the festival symbolises hope and positivity. He said that Sankranti is celebrated in various forms across the country, but with the same spirit and enthusiasm. Highlighting its importance for farmers, he said the festival is an occasion to express gratitude to those who nourish the nation through their hard work. Extending wishes on Magh Bihu, PM Modi described the festival as a reflection of Assamese culture and a celebration of joy, warmth and brotherhood. He said Magh Bihu marks the completion of the harvest season and encourages gratitude and contentment. The Prime Minister also acknowledged the contribution of farmers and wished peace, good health and success for everyone. On the occasion of Pongal, the Prime Minister greeted people with a “Vanakkam” and said the festival highlights the close bond between humans and nature. He …

Severe cold wave grips UP, devotees brave freezing Sangam waters at Magh Mela

Severe cold wave grips UP, devotees brave freezing Sangam waters at Magh Mela

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A severe cold wave continued to affect large parts of Uttar Pradesh and north India on Monday morning, with dense fog lowering visibility across several cities. Despite the freezing temperatures, thousands of devotees gathered at the Sangam in Prayagraj to take a holy dip during the ongoing Magh Mela, according to the news agency ANI.  In Agra, a thin veil of fog covered the Taj Mahal, reducing visibility at the Taj View Point area. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast a maximum temperature of around 20 degrees Celsius in the city, with the minimum expected to fall to 7 degrees Celsius as the cold wave intensifies. Despite the extreme cold, devotees continued to arrive in large numbers at the Sangam in Prayagraj, undeterred by the plunging temperatures. Pilgrims took a holy dip in the early hours of the morning, as the spiritual fervour of the Magh Mela remained strong amid harsh winter conditions. The Magh Mela of Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, which takes place at the divine Triveni Sangam—the confluence of the sacred rivers Ganga, …