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Rasha Thadani and Raveena Tandon are lost in devotion as they take a holy dip in new pics from their Maha Kumbh trip

Rasha Thadani and Raveena Tandon are lost in devotion as they take a holy dip in new pics from their Maha Kumbh trip

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Feb 28, 2025 04:50 PM IST Rasha Thadani and Raveena Tandon experience a sacred dip in the holy waters of Prayagraj in unseen pictures from Maha Kumbh Mela Earlier this week, ahead of Maha Shivratri, many celebrities flew down to Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh to visit the Maha Kumbh Mela 2025. Bollywood’s Khiladi Akshay Kumar travelled solo whereas Katrina Kaif was accompanied by husband Vicky Kaushal’s mother, her mother-in-law Veena Kaushal. Pictures and videos of them taking a holy dip in the Triveni Sangam during their respective trips soon took over the internet. Well, star kid Rasha Thadani, who also visited the Maha Kumbh with her actor mother Raveena Tandon on Monday, has now shared unseen pictures from their sacred trip. In these snaps, we get a glimpse of Rasha and Raveena’s spiritual side. Raveena Tandon and Rasha Thadani at Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 Rasha Thadani’s long photodump from her spiritual trip begins with a snap of her praying after taking a dip in the Triveni Sangam, which is the confluence of the Ganga, Yamuna, and …

In Prayagraj today, CM Yogi to felicitate Maha Kumbh workers, thank boatmen, drivers | Lucknow News

In Prayagraj today, CM Yogi to felicitate Maha Kumbh workers, thank boatmen, drivers | Lucknow News

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WITH THE final snan of the Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj having concluded on Maha Shivratri Wednesday, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanth will on Thursday felicitate sanitation workers, interact with boatmen as well as UPSRTC drivers, police personnel as well as administrative officials deployed at Maha Kumbh for the past one-and-a half month and thank them personally for their services. Officials informed that Adityanath would arrive at Maha Kumbh site around 11:30 am and spend over six hours interacting with different groups and expressing his gratitude to each. He will first facilitate sanitation workers and distribute certificates under “Swatcha Kumbh Kosh” that would include under Ayushman Bharat as well as an insurance policy. The CM will interact with the boatmen and UPSRTC drivers engaged in connection with the Maha Kumbh. Story continues below this ad Later, he will offer prayers at the Hanuman Temple and will also visit Netra Kumbh in Sector 6. Adityanath will also interact with mediapersons around 4:15 pm. Officials said he would also interact with the police personnel deployed at Ganga pandal. …

Maha Kumbh’s final ‘snan’ begins on Mahashivratri

Maha Kumbh’s final ‘snan’ begins on Mahashivratri

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A drone shot showing Sangam area on the occasion of Maha Shivratri festival during the ongoing Maha Kumbh Mela 2025, in Prayagraj, Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2025. | Photo Credit: PTI Amid chants of ‘Har Har Mahadev’, hordes of pilgrims from Gujarat to Karnataka on Wednesday (February 26, 2025) took a holy dip at the Triveni Sangam on Mahashivratri as the 45-day Maha Kumbh inched towards its closure. Maha Kumbh, the spectacle that takes place once in 12 years, began on January 13 (Paush Purnima) and saw grand processions of Naga Sadhus and three ‘Amrit Snans’. The mega religious gathering has drawn a record over 64 crore pilgrims so far. Being the last auspicious ‘snan’ of the Maha Kumbh, a large number of devotees had begun to gather on the banks of the Sangam from close to midnight, and while some camped and waited patiently to take the dip at ‘Brahma Muhurt’, scores of them performed the bathing rituals much before the appointed time. Billed as the world’s largest spiritual gathering on earth, the mega religious …

After Vicky Kaushal, Katrina Kaif aka Kitto Bahu visits Maha Kumbh with sasu maa, takes snaan in Triveni Sangam

After Vicky Kaushal, Katrina Kaif aka Kitto Bahu visits Maha Kumbh with sasu maa, takes snaan in Triveni Sangam

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Feb 24, 2025 06:39 PM IST Katrina Kaif and her mother-in-law Veena Kaushal reached the Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj today to take a holy dip in the Triveni Sangam Earlier today, Bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar arrived in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh to attend the Maha Kumbh Mela 2025. Dressed in a white kurta pajama, the actor knelt down on the Triveni ghat before taking a dip in the holy waters in a viral video. But Akshay wasn’t the only celebrity to experience the once in a lifetime event. In the afternoon, Bollywood beauty Katrina Kaif reached Prayagraj, accompanied by husband Vicky Kaushal’s mother Veena Kaushal. The saas-bahu duo met Parmarth Niketan Ashram’s president Swami Chidanand Saraswati and Sadhvi Bhagawati Saraswati to receive blessings before travelling to the Triveni Sangam. Veena Kaushal and Katrina Kaif at Maha Kumbh Mela Katrina Kaif looked breathtaking as ever in her light pink suit while her doting mother-in-law Veena Kaushal was dressed in blue. The actor later changed into a pastel yellow suit as she made her way into the …

UP Budget Session: Opposition protests, Governor cuts short speech, highlights Kumbh, women schemes, infra | Lucknow News

UP Budget Session: Opposition protests, Governor cuts short speech, highlights Kumbh, women schemes, infra | Lucknow News

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The Budget session of the Uttar Pradesh Assembly started on a stormy note on Tuesday with Governor Anandiben Patel cutting short her address to the joint session amid loud protest by Opposition legislators. As the Governor started speaking, Opposition legislators, especially the Samajwadi Party members, stormed into the Well of the House with placards and started chanting slogans like “Go back Governor” and “jootha bhashan band karo” (stop speech of falsehoods). The SP members were protesting on a range of issues – from demanding release of the list of Maha Kumbh stampede victims to proper MSP for farmers. As the Opposition members continued to raise slogans, the Governor only read a portion of her speech, concluding the entire speech of over 40 pages in just 8.35 minutes. Story continues below this ad Governor Patel began her speech on how “Maha Kumbh” reinforced the vision of “Ek Bharat, Shreshta Bharat” and expressed condolence over the death of people during the January 29 stampede at Maha Kumbh in which at least 30 people were killed. “This year, …

Maha Kumbh viral sensation Monalisa in trouble? Sanoj Mishra reacts to Jitendra Narayan Singh’s shocking claims, ‘Jhooth bolne ke alawa…’

Maha Kumbh viral sensation Monalisa in trouble? Sanoj Mishra reacts to Jitendra Narayan Singh’s shocking claims, ‘Jhooth bolne ke alawa…’

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Filmmaker Sanoj Mishra, who signed the viral sensation of Maha Kumbh Monalisa for his next, has been making headlines recently for his film The Diary of Manipur. He has emerged as the main topic of discussion, and continues to trend across all social media platforms. In a recent post about Monalisa, Sanoj reacted to Jitendra Narayan Singh’s shocking claims about his intent, which quickly went viral. He said, “Tune kya kiya jhooth bolne ke alawa..” Here’s what he had to say. Sanoj Mishra – who shared a video on his Instagram account today – appealed to the entire country to not pay attention to the rumours that are being spread of Monalisa’s safety. He revealed that Monalisa – who had gained massive attention at the Kumbh Mela because of her striking looks and pleasing persona – was compelled to leave and return home, and that had resulted in significant financial losses for her. Sanoj also mentioned that no one ever came forward to offer her support. This was what had actually prompted him to step …

Maha Kumbh devotee count crosses 50 cr, says UP govt | Lucknow News

Maha Kumbh devotee count crosses 50 cr, says UP govt | Lucknow News

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The number of devotees taking a dip at the Triveni Sangam during the ongoing Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj crossed the 50-crore mark on Friday, making it the largest congregation in the history for any religious, cultural, or social event, the Uttar Pradesh government claimed. On main bathing days, Mauni Amavasya on January 29 saw the biggest gathering, with 8 crore devotees taking a dip at the confluence of the Ganga, Yamuna and the mythical Saraswati river. On Makar Sankranti (January 14), nearly 3.5 crore devotees participated in the Amrit Snan while more than 2 crore devotees took a bath on January 30 and February 1, the government said. Story continues below this ad On the Paush Purnima (January 13), the first day of the grand event, 1.7 crore devotees took the holy dip, the officials said, adding at least 2.57 crore devotees participated in the bathing ritual on Basant Panchami on February 2. The Magh Purnima witnessed over 2 crore devotees bathing at the Sangam, it was claimed. Meanwhile, on Friday, over 300 sanitation …

President Droupadi Murmu, along with CM Yogi Adityanath, arrives at Sangam – India TV

President Droupadi Murmu, along with CM Yogi Adityanath, arrives at Sangam – India TV

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Image Source : PTI President Droupadi Murmu, along with Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and Uttar Pradesh Governor Anandiben Patel ride a boat in Prayagraj. President Droupadi Murmu, along with Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and Uttar Pradesh Governor Anandiben Patel arrived at the Mahakumbh Mela in Prayagraj on Monday. She is scheduled to take a holy dip at the Sangam. Upon arrival in Priyagraj, Murmu, along with Yogi and  Patel rode a boat and fed birds.     Earlier in the day, Governor Patel and CM Yogi received the President on her arrival at Prayagraj airport.   “During her day-long visit to Prayagraj, the President will take holy dip and perform Pooja at Sangam, perform Pooja and Darshan at Akshayvat and Hanuman Mandir, and also visit the Digital Kumbh Anubhav Centre,” the Rashtrapati Bhavan said in a statement issued on Sunday.     Sangam is the confluence of the Ganga, the Yamuna and the mystical Saraswati rivers.   According to a Uttar Pradesh government release, Murmu will also offer prayers at the Akshayavat and Bade Hanuman Temple, …

Maha Kumbh: Huge crowd of devotees triggers massive jam in Prayagraj

Maha Kumbh: Huge crowd of devotees triggers massive jam in Prayagraj

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Prayagraj: Devotees cross a pontoon bridge near Sangam during the ongoing ‘Maha Kumbh Mela’ festival, in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, Sunday, Feb. 9, 2025. | Photo Credit: PTI A severe traffic congestion extending for kilometers was witnessed on the routes to the Maha Kumbh Mela here on Sunday with Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav asking the government to make emergency arrangements for the stranded devotees. Prayagraj Sangam railway station was closed due to excessive crowd outside the station. More than 1.42 crore devotees took bath in Ganga and Sangam till 6 pm on Sunday, according to the data released by the fair administration. More than 42 crore devotees have so far taken a dip in Ganga and Sangam. Regarding the traffic jam, Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav in a post on X said, “Emergency arrangements should be made immediately for the crores of devotees stranded in Prayagraj Maha Kumbh. The hungry, thirsty, distressed and tired pilgrims in the traffic jam everywhere should be looked at with a humane perspective. Is the common devotee not a human …

Opp flags range of issues in RS: Maha Kumbh to Manipur | India News

Opp flags range of issues in RS: Maha Kumbh to Manipur | India News

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During the discussion on Motion of Thanks to the President’s address, Opposition parties Tuesday attacked the government over the Maha Kumbh stampede. They also raised issues ranging from unemployment to Manipur’s civil unrest and said several issues were missing from the President’s address, such as inflation and the implementation of welfare schemes. RJD’s Manoj Jha and CPI(M)’s John Brittas led the Opposition charge. From the BJP, Ashok Chavan and Nabam Rebia defended the government’s implementation of its schemes and programmes. Jha equated the situation at Maha Kumbh to that of the Covid-19 pandemic. He said several bodies were left unattended at the time as well. “Nehru ji was brought into the discussion with members talking of the deaths during the 1954 Kumbh. People must be feeling so hurt by this discussion on numbers,” he said. Story continues below this ad On unemployment, Jha said: “There is no instant solution… but what is the plan? The government has to first acknowledge that there is a problem.” He said the new University Grants Commission (UGC) draft regulations …