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A water rejuvenation lesson from the Maha Kumbh

A water rejuvenation lesson from the Maha Kumbh

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Apr 16, 2025 06:51 IST First published on: Apr 16, 2025 at 06:51 IST Share Prayagraj hosted more than 60 crore pilgrims and visitors over a span of 45 days during the Maha Kumbh, according to the estimates of the Uttar Pradesh government. The world has witnessed the religious and spiritual fervour that moved the entire nation while it celebrated its reverence for the river goddess Ganga. Yet, the event is fundamentally a manifestation of a profound and deep-seated river-society relationship. Cultural gatherings such as the Maha Kumbh are known to happen along rivers and water bodies. Can we leverage this relationship for the enduring rejuvenation of rivers and water bodies? The Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj takes place along a stretch of about 20 km and in an area of 40 square km around the sangam of the Ganga, the Yamuna and the mythical Saraswati. The river bed and surrounding area are transformed into a temporary settlement to receive the pilgrims and visitors. A Harvard University study called it an “ephemeral mega-city”. Built in just …

Case Against 140 Social Media Handles Over ‘Misleading’ Content On Maha Kumbh

Case Against 140 Social Media Handles Over ‘Misleading’ Content On Maha Kumbh

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Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh: Maha Kumbh Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG) Vaibhav Krishna confirmed that 13 FIRs have been filed against 140 social media handles that disseminated misleading content. He also assured that the police have made all necessary arrangements for the upcoming Maha Shivratri festival on February 26, 2025. “13 FIRs have been registered against 140 social media handles that shared misleading content…Today, more than one crore people have taken a holy dip,” Vaibhav Krishna told ANI. “Complete arrangements have been made for the upcoming Shivratri festival… Efforts will be made to ensure that there is no traffic jam anywhere in the Mahakumbh area. All arrangements should run smoothly…No matter how big the crowd is, we are fully prepared,” he added. A large number of devotees took a holy dip at the sacred Triveni Sangam during the ongoing Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj on Sunday. The information department of the Uttar Pradesh government reported that as of Sunday, nearly 8.773 million people had taken the holy dip. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said that …

New Traffic Rules In Prayagraj Ahead Of Next Big Day At Maha Kumbh

New Traffic Rules In Prayagraj Ahead Of Next Big Day At Maha Kumbh

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New Delhi: Prayagraj authorities have issued new restrictions ahead of the next big day at the Maha Kumbh. As the city expects crores of devotees to take a dip on the occasion of Maghi Purnima – the fifth of the six sacred days for the ‘snan’ – cops have clamped down on traffic movement in the city. The restrictions follow a stampede that killed at least 30 pilgrims during the early hours of January 29. The fair area has been declared a no-vehicle zone since 4 am on Tuesday amid efforts to reduce crowding. This will be extended to the entire city from 5 pm onwards. Different parking zones have been designated for different routes, where the devotees coming from outside the city must park their vehicles. The traffic arrangement will remain in force until devotees smoothly exit the fair area tomorrow. Essential and emergency services have been exempted from the restrictions. The restrictions will also apply to the vehicles of Kalpvasis, who live by the Sangam for a fixed period. On Monday night, during …

At Maha Kumbh, Adityanath praises saints for acting responsibly post-stampede; hits out at Sanatan Dharma opponents

At Maha Kumbh, Adityanath praises saints for acting responsibly post-stampede; hits out at Sanatan Dharma opponents

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U.P. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath with Jagadguru Ramanandacharya Swami Rambhadracharya, Acharya Mahamandaleshwar of Juna Akhara Swami Avdheshanand Giri Ji Maharaj attends Patta Abhishek ceremony of Mahant Gopaldas Ji Maharaja during Maha Kumbh Mela 2025, in Prayagraj, on February 1, 2025. | Photo Credit: PTI In his first visit to the Maha Kumbh after the January 29 stampede, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath Saturday praised the saints for “acting with such restraint” that day as he took a veiled potshot at political opponents, saying they tried to besmirch the glory of the mega event so that it “becomes a matter of great global embarrassment”. He said this soon after conducting an aerial survey of pilgrim management measures at the Maha Kumbh venue ahead of the February 3 Basant Panchami Amrit snan. Also read | At the Kumbh Mela, faith and fatalities After landing in Prayagraj, he directly headed to Sangam Nose, the site of the stampede, to inspect it. He was briefed by Mela Officer Vijay Kiran Anand and DIG Vaibhav Krishna about the incident. …

Underwater Drones, AI Cameras, 45 Crore Visitors: Maha Kumbh 2025 Begins

Underwater Drones, AI Cameras, 45 Crore Visitors: Maha Kumbh 2025 Begins

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New Delhi: A huge crowd of devotees arrived at the Triveni Sangam – a sacred confluence of rivers Ganga, Yamuna and Saraswati – in Uttar Pradesh’s Prayagraj on Monday morning to take a dip in the ‘holy waters’, heralding the start of Maha Kumbh 2025. Over 40 lakh pilgrims, many of whom have travelled from across India and the world, performed the sacred ritual ‘Shahi Snan‘. Expected to host around 45 crore people, the 45-day Maha Kumbh festival from January 13 to February 26, will showcase India’s rich cultural heritage and spiritual traditions. It is held once every 12 years. Maha Kumbh 2025: Devotees take a dip at Triveni Sangam Grand security arrangements for Maha Kumbh The Uttar Pradesh police have made massive security arrangements around the city to ensure people’s safety during Maha Kumbh. In a first, underwater drones that are capable of diving up to 100 meters have been deployed across the city to provide round-the-clock surveillance at the Sangam area, the Culture Ministry said. Tethered drones – capable of reaching heights up …

Indian Railways to run 13,000 trains for convenience of devotees, says Ashwini Vaishnaw – India TV

Indian Railways to run 13,000 trains for convenience of devotees, says Ashwini Vaishnaw – India TV

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Image Source : INDIA TV Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw inspects the newly constructed Ganga Rail Bridge at Prayagraj Maha Kumbh 2025: Amid preparations for the Maha Kumbh Mela 2025, Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw today (December 8) said that the Indian Railways would run about 13,000 trains, including 3,000 special ones, for the convenience of devotees. Notably, the Maha Kumbh will commence on January 13 on the occasion of Paush Purnima and conclude on February 26 on Mahashivratri. Ashwini Vaishnaw inspects Railways’ preparations for Maha Kumbh  The Union minister, who reached Prayagraj by train from Varanasi to review the Railways’ preparations for the mega event, expects about 1.5 to 2 crore passengers to reach the city by train during the mela. He also inspected the newly constructed Ganga Rail Bridge in the Prayagraj district of Uttar Pradesh. He also reviewed the redevelopment work at the railway station, which includes the construction of 12 new foot overbridges and 23 permanent holding areas. For the upcoming Maha Kumbh, mobile ticketing will be introduced, and QR codes will be installed to enable …

Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 Uttar Pradesh Police focuses on vegetarian diet alcohol abstinence behaviour training latest update – India TV

Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 Uttar Pradesh Police focuses on vegetarian diet alcohol abstinence behaviour training latest update – India TV

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Image Source : MAHA KUMBH (X) Maha Kumbh Mela 2025. Maha Kumbh Mela 2025: A strict vegetarian diet, alcohol abstinence and behavioural training are among the steps the Uttar Pradesh Police is taking to ensure its personnel act as servants of faith and create a pleasant experience for the devotees gathering in this holy city for the Maha Kumbh. When will Maha Kumbh begin?  The Maha Kumbh will commence on January 13 (Monday) on the occasion of Paush Purnima and conclude on February 26 (Wednesday) on the occasion of Mahashivratri. Senior Superintendent of Police (Kumbh) Rajesh Dwivedi emphasised that the primary focus of the police, alongside maintaining security, would be to foster a welcoming environment for the pilgrims. He said, “Our aim is to ensure that the devotees have a pleasant experience, and the police behave with warmth- not just as enforcers of the law but as servants of faith.” UP Police undergoing behaviour-focused training  Police personnel to be deployed for the Maha Kumbh are undergoing behaviour-focused training at a designated facility within the mela area. …