Highlights | Maha Kumbh Mela 2025: Over 10 Crore Take Holy Dip, UP Govt Announces Big Projects, CM Yogi Takes Snan With Cabinet Ministers; Watch

Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 Live: More Than 43 Lakh Devotees Took Bath Till 4 PM

Prayagraj: A huge crowd of devotees bathing in Sangam was seen on the tenth day of Prayagraj Mahakumbh. By 4 pm on the tenth day, 43.14 lakh devotees took bath in the Sangam of Mahakumbh, while the number of Kalpavasis has also crossed 10 lakh. So far, a total of more than 10 crore devotees have taken holy bath in Sangam. 

Kumbh Mela 2025 Live: 'Ramayana-The Legend Of Prince Rama' Debuts With Special Screening For 200 School Kids

Prayagraj: The iconic Indo-Japanese animated film, 'Ramayana: The Legend of Prince Rama' , made a spectacular debut on January 22nd at the Maha Kumbh mela in Prayagraj. This special screening was attended by over 200 school-children, who were introduced to the anime based on Valimiki’s Ramayana for the first time. This historic event coincides with the first anniversary of the 'pran pratishtha' ceremony of the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya.

This is the first time that a film has made a pre-release debut at the Maha Kumbh festival, which is widely recognised as the world's largest human gathering.

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Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 Live: Check The Big Decisions Of UP Cabinet

Prayagraj: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minster Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday held a cabinet meeting at Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj and approved significant proposals and schemes for the state.

► Ganga Expressway will be connected to Purvanchal Expressway

► Purvanchal including Prayagraj, Mirzapur, Varanasi, Bhadohi, Chandauli will benefit

► Vindhyachal Expressway announced, Ganga Expressway will also be connected to Bundelkhand Expressway 

► Rs 10,000 crore package announced for Mirzapur

► Medical colleges announced in Baghpat-Hathras and Kasganj

► Government hospital in Balrampur will be upgraded to a medical college

#WATCH … pic.twitter.com/2ixi3Eacyz

— ANI_HindiNews (@AHindinews) January 22, 2025

 

Kumbh Mela 2025 Live: Statement Of Saints On CM Yogi's Cabinet Meeting

Prayagraj: The efforts of CM Yogi were appreciated by the saints of Akhara Parishad. The saints said, "Maha Kumbh itself gives the message of unity and integrity. Those who are raising questions were also in power, so why did they not think about it. Swami Balakanand said that Akhilesh Yadav should think. Today, due to the efforts of Yogi ji, Maha Kumbh is being discussed all over the world. Maha Kumbh has succeeded in spreading its culture at the global level."

Kumbh Mela 2025 Live: CM Yogi Shares Pics Taking Hopy Dip In Triveni Sangam

Prayagraj: Sharing pictures on X, UP CM Yogi wrote, "Mahakumbh-2025, the festival of unity, equality and harmony, the festival of Indianness and humanity, Prayagraj today. I had the privilege of taking a holy bath in the holy Triveni Sangam with the members.

May Maa Ganga, Maa Yamuna and Maa Saraswati bring welfare to all."

… pic.twitter.com/W9er56u5FD

— Yogi Adityanath (@myogiadityanath) January 22, 2025

 

Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 Live: CM Yogi announced the issuing of Municipal corporation bonds for Prayagraj Varanasi and Agra

Prayagraj: "Uttar Pradesh Aerospace and Defence and employment policy has completed 5 years. It will be renewed. New incentives have been announced to attract more investment," CM Yogi said.

"And bonds will be issued in these three important municipal corporations of Prayagraj, Varanasi and Agra. Till now we have issued bonds of Lucknow and Ghaziabad. Very good results have come out of this. This is an important medium for branding the municipal corporation and for its development and a new vision," CM Yogi said.

Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 Live: CM Yogi announced establishing the Prayagraj-Chitrakoot development region

Prayagraj: "Keeping today's Maha Kumbh in mind, and taking action to link Prayagraj as well as this entire region with a sustainable development program, with the inspiration of Honorable Prime Minister, the government has decided to take it forward that as per the vision of Honorable Prime Minister, like in Lucknow, we have made a development plan by combining State Capital Region Lucknow and the districts around it, similarly we will develop a development region here by combining Prayagraj and Chitrakoot," CM Yogi said.

"Along with the Prayagraj-Chitrakoot development region, in Varanasi too, a development region would be developed in association with the Niti Aayog," Yogi added.

Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 Live: Ganga Expressway will connect Sonbhadra to the National Highway- CM Yogi

Prayagraj: CM Yogi Adityanath also emphasized that Ganga Expressway will go from Prayagraj to Mirzapur to Bhadohi to Kashi, Chandauli and connect to the Purvanchal Expressway in Ghazipur.

Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 Live: CM Yogi Adityanath Announces 3 Medical Colleges, 62 ITIs, And More

Prayagraj: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minster Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday held a cabinet meeting at Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj and approved significant proposals and schemes for the state.

After the meeting, CM Yogi announced that three medical colleges would be established in Hathras, Kasganj and Baghpat. He further added that 62 Industrial Training Institute and 5 centres of Innovation, invention and training will be established across the state.

The decision to renew Uttar Pradesh Aerospace and Defence and employment policy was taken at the meeting. Additionally, to bolster investment in the state, the UP government will announce new incentives.

Kumbh Mela 2025 Live: Keshav Prasad Maurya Said, 'Akhilesh Yadav Has Developed Mental And Vision Problems'

Prayagraj: Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya said, "A cabinet meeting has been held here today in which important decisions have been taken... Today, after taking a bath in the holy Sangam, I bow to Ganga and Yamuna... Akhilesh Yadav ji has developed mental and vision problems. Get him treated properly. Giving such statements at the time of Kumbh, doing politics here is a very dirty thing. I will pray that God gives him wisdom."

#WATCH … https://t.co/SkhqhF6b95 pic.twitter.com/bvv0yRKQVb

— ANI_HindiNews (@AHindinews) January 22, 2025

 

Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 Live: CM Yogi Adityanath, Cabinet Ministers Offer Prayers

Prayagraj: Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath along with Deputy CMs Keshav Prasad Maurya, Brajesh Pathak and other cabinet ministers offer prayers at Triveni Sangam during the ongoing #Mahakumbh in Prayagraj.

#WATCH | Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath along with Deputy CMs Keshav Prasad Maurya, Brajesh Pathak and other cabinet ministers offer prayers at Triveni Sangam during the ongoing #Mahakumbh in Prayagraj. pic.twitter.com/0F0QTLIRVW

— ANI (@ANI) January 22, 2025

 

Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 Live: CM Yogi, Cabinet Ministers Offer Ganga Jal To Lord Surya, Take Holy Dip

Prayagraj: Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath along with Deputy CMs Keshav Prasad Maurya, Brajesh Pathak and other cabinet ministers take a holy dip in Triveni Sangam during the ongoing Maha kumbh in Prayagraj.

#WATCH | Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath along with Deputy CMs Keshav Prasad Maurya, Brajesh Pathak and other cabinet ministers take a holy dip in Triveni Sangam during the ongoing #Mahakumbh in Prayagraj. pic.twitter.com/o4pk7QIubR

— ANI (@ANI) January 22, 2025

 

Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 Live: CM Yogi, Cabinet Ministers Take Holy Dip

Prayagraj: Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath along with Deputy CMs Keshav Prasad Maurya, Brajesh Pathak and other cabinet ministers take a holy dip in Triveni Sangam during the ongoing #Mahakumbh in Prayagraj.

#WATCH | Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath along with Deputy CMs Keshav Prasad Maurya, Brajesh Pathak and other cabinet ministers take a holy dip in Triveni Sangam during the ongoing #Mahakumbh in Prayagraj. pic.twitter.com/6HO9YtfLyo

— ANI (@ANI) January 22, 2025

 

Kumbh Mela 2025 Live: CM Yogi And Cabinet Ministers Take Holy Dip In Triveni Sangam, Watch Video

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Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 Live: CM Yogi Adityanath, Ministers Feed Migratory Birds

Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath along with his Cabinet ministers feed migratory birds, in Prayagraj

#WATCH | Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath along with his Cabinet ministers feed migratory birds, in Prayagraj pic.twitter.com/CriBDCKlmU

— ANI (@ANI) January 22, 2025

 

Kumbh Mela 2025 Live: CM Yogi Adityanath Takes Special Boat

Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath along with his Cabinet ministers board a special boat to take a holy dip in Triveni Sangam during the ongoing Mahakumbh in Prayagraj

#WATCH | Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath along with his Cabinet ministers board a special boat to take a holy dip in Triveni Sangam during the ongoing Mahakumbh in Prayagraj pic.twitter.com/NYcrsUM4Ws

— ANI (@ANI) January 22, 2025

 

Kumbh Mela 2025 Live: "Expressway will connect Sonbhadra to the National Highway..."

Prayagraj: UP CM Yogi Adityanath said, "From Varanasi and Chandauli, this (Ganga) Expressway will connect Sonbhadra to the National Highway..."

#WATCH | #KumbhOfTogetherness | Prayagraj: UP CM Yogi Adityanath says, "From Varanasi and Chandauli, this (Ganga) Expressway will connect Sonbhadra to the National Highway..." pic.twitter.com/qhR1aNcPTz

— ANI (@ANI) January 22, 2025

 

Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 Live: A Development Region Will Be Developed In Varanasi - CM Yogi

Prayagraj: UP CM Yogi Adityanath says, "... Along with the Prayagraj-Chitrakoot development region, in Varanasi too, a development region would be developed in association with the Niti Aayog..."

#WATCH | #KumbhOfTogetherness | Prayagraj: UP CM Yogi Adityanath says, "... Along with the Prayagraj-Chitrakoot development region, in Varanasi too, a development region would be developed in association with the Niti Aayog..." pic.twitter.com/QrEPTFkyq8

— ANI (@ANI) January 22, 2025

 

Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 Live: CM Yogi Chairs Special Cabinet Meeting, See Pics

Prayagraj: Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath chairs a special Cabinet meeting at Maha Kumbh 2025 in Prayagraj. See pics

Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath chairs a special Cabinet meeting at #MahaKumbh2025 in Prayagraj

(Photo source: UP Information Department) pic.twitter.com/xhVsVUIEPB

— ANI (@ANI) January 22, 2025

 

(Photo source: UP Information Department)

Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 Live: All Cabinet Ministers And CM Yogi Adityanath Will Take Holy Dip

Prayagraj: UP DGP Prashant Kumar said, "After the cabinet meeting, all cabinet ministers and CM Yogi Adityanath will take bath here. We have completed preparations for it. All services and facilities are there... We will hold a meeting with officials after this for Mauni Amavasya. We will make better arrangements from Makar Sankranti. We have added more manpower. Better facilities will be provided on the way."

#WATCH … pic.twitter.com/Lu3bWaV1Tw

— ANI_HindiNews (@AHindinews) January 22, 2025

 

Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 Live: January 22 Is A Very Important Day - Deputy CM Keshav Prasad Maurya

Prayagraj: On the cabinet meeting in Mahakumbh, Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya said, "A meeting of the Council of Ministers of Uttar Pradesh is going to be held today in the Mahakumbh Mela area regarding Prayagraj Mahakumbh 2025. January 22 is a very important day, on this day Ramlala was seated in his birthplace and many important decisions will be taken in today's meeting. The information of which will be given to you after the meeting. The Council of Ministers will take a dip in the Sangam along with the Chief Minister .."

#WATCH … pic.twitter.com/6c6wgujz3y

— ANI_HindiNews (@AHindinews) January 22, 2025

 

Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 Live: DGP Prashant Kumar Took A Holy Dip At The Triveni Sangam 

Prayagraj: Uttar Pradesh DGP Prashant Kumar took a holy dip at the Triveni Sangam during the ongoing Mahakumbh 2025.

#WATCH pic.twitter.com/KF1FeYTJIK

— ANI_HindiNews (@AHindinews) January 22, 2025

 

Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 Live: Special Cabinet Meeting Begins In Prayagraj, Watch Visuals

Prayagraj: A special meeting of the UP Cabinet is going on at the Mahakumbh Mela.

#WATCH प्रयागराज (यूपी)pic.twitter.com/xGrfhXFERX

— ANI_HindiNews (@AHindinews) January 22, 2025

 

Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 Live: 'All Cabinet Ministers Will Take A Holy Dip,' UP Deputy CM Brajesh Pathak

Prayagraj: UP Deputy CM Brajesh Pathak said on the special meeting of UP Cabinet in Maha Kumbh Mela, "The state cabinet and all the members of the cabinet have come here. I welcome everyone and on behalf of the government of Uttar Pradesh, I congratulate all the saints.. Your arrival has created a wonderful atmosphere of the Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj.. All the cabinet will take a bath."

#WATCH … pic.twitter.com/lKfEXyS1s3

— ANI_HindiNews (@AHindinews) January 22, 2025

 

Kumbh Mela 2025 Live: Minister AK Sharma Reacts On Cabinet Meeting

Prayagraj: On Cabinet meeting in Prayagraj Maha Kumbh area today, Uttar Pradesh Minister AK Sharma says, "Today, the Cabinet meeting is being held here. The Cabinet decisions taken today will further advance the development being done here."

#WATCH | On Cabinet meeting in Prayagraj Maha Kumbh area today, Uttar Pradesh Minister AK Sharma says, "Today, the Cabinet meeting is being held here. The Cabinet decisions taken today will further advance the development being done here."#KumbhOfTogetherness pic.twitter.com/7r2zEsGtYs

— ANI (@ANI) January 22, 2025

 

Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 Live: Uttar Pradesh Government Cabinet Meeting Today 

Prayagraj: The cabinet meeting of the Uttar Pradesh government will be held today at the Mahakumbh fair.

#WATCH  pic.twitter.com/O8miWAMaNe

— ANI_HindiNews (@AHindinews) January 22, 2025

 

Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 Live: 'We Will Take UP's Development To New Heights,' Says Danish Azad Ansari

Prayagraj: On the cabinet meeting in Maha Kumbh, UP Minister Danish Azad Ansari said, "Today there is a cabinet meeting in Prayagraj. Through this meeting, we will work to take the development of Uttar Pradesh to new heights... Development of the state, taking the youth of the state forward and empowering women, our Yogi government is working on all these things on the ground... Today is the day to take the development of Uttar Pradesh to new heights."

#WATCH … https://t.co/7rsTQdjNFt pic.twitter.com/zBLl0CxXdy

— ANI_HindiNews (@AHindinews) January 22, 2025

 

Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 Live: CM Yogi's Day Plan For Today

Prayagraj: Today, CM Yogi will arrive in Prayagraj at 11:25 am. After this, he will attend the cabinet meeting in Triveni Sankul Arail Auditorium. CM will hold a press conference after the meeting. Then CM Yogi will take bath and worship at Sangam Nose along with all the ministers. CM Yogi will leave for Lucknow from Prayagraj at 05:05 pm.

Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 Live: State-Of-The Art Kitchen Serves Food To Over 1 Lakh Devotees Every Day

Prayagraj: ISKCON has inaugurated a state-of-the-art mega kitchen to serve food to over one lakh devotees every day during the Maha Kumbh. Food is prepared and distributed at 20 designated locations throughout the Maha Kumbh.

Mahaprasad seva is being offered throughout the duration of the Maha Kumbh Mela from January 13 to February 26.

#WATCH 
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— ANI_HindiNews (@AHindinews) January 22, 2025

 

Kumbh Mela 2025 Live: Mauni Amavasya 2025 - Date and Timings

During the Kumbh Mela, held every 12 years, Mauni Amavasya becomes the most significant bathing day, attracting millions to Prayagraj for a ritual bath. Known as Amrit Yoga and Kumbh Parva, it is a time of heightened spiritual power and divine connection.

Here are the date and timings according to Drik Panchang:

► Date: Wednesday, January 29, 2025

► Amavasya Tithi Begins: 7:35 PM on January 28, 2025

► Amavasya Tithi Ends: 6:05 PM on January 29, 2025

Kumbh Mela 2025 Live: 'Aarti' Being Performed At Triveni Sangam

Prayagraj: 'Aarti' being performed at Triveni Sangam, Prayagraj. Watch video:

VIDEO | Maha Kumbh 2025: 'Aarti' being performed at Triveni Sangam, Prayagraj.#MahaKumbhWithPTI #MahaKumbh2025

(Full video available on PTI Videos - https://t.co/n147TvrpG7) pic.twitter.com/aba1yaQX6Q

— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) January 22, 2025

 

Kumbh Mela 2025 Live: Fan Took A Dip In RCB Jersey

Prayagraj: During Maha Kumbh, a fan made the RCB jersey take a dip. After this, the RCB fan prayed to Maa Ganga to win the IPL trophy.

Kumbh Mela 2025 Live: 43.18 Lakh Devotees Took Bath In Maha Kumbh

Prayagraj: On the 9th day of Maha Kumbh, more than 43.18 lakh devotees took a holy dip in Triveni Sangam. So far more than 9 crore devotees have taken holy dip.

Kumbh Mela 2025 Live: From Mala Seller To Online Sensation, How Monalisa Bhonsle Became An Unexpected Star

Prayagraj: Monalisa Bhonsle, a garland seller from Indore, has unexpectedly become the focal point of attention among the spiritual crowd.Known for her striking features — dusky complexion, amber eyes, distinctive nose, and well-defined facial structure — she has drawn comparisons to the iconic Mona Lisa.

Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 Live: Prime Minister Modi Likely To Visit On February 5

Prayagraj: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to visit the Mahakumbh Mela 2025 on February 5, sources have revealed. Meanwhile, Union Home Minister Amit Shah is scheduled to attend the event on January 27, followed by Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar, who is expected to join the celebrations on February 1.

As per the itinerary, Amit Shah will take part in the Maha Kumbh on January 27. His visit will include a holy dip at the Sangam, performing Ganga Puja, and meeting with officials to review arrangements.

Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 Live: Rajya Sabha MP Sudha Murthy Says, 'I took A Three-Day Fast'

Prayagraj: Rajya Sabha MP Sudha Murthy said at the Maha Kumbh, "I had taken a three-day fast, took a holy bath yesterday, will do it today and tomorrow too. My maternal grandfather, maternal grandmother, grandfather, no one could come - so I have to do tarpan in their name and I am very happy... Under the leadership of CM Yogi ji, everyone has done such a good work here, I wish them a long life."

#WATCH | Prayagraj, UP | At #MahaKhumbh, Rajya Sabha MP Sudha Murty says, "I had made a vow for three days, I took holy dip yesterday, today I will do that as well, and tomorrow again. My maternal grandfather, maternal grandmother, grandfather, none of them could come - that is… pic.twitter.com/C0aRtyYAqs

— ANI (@ANI) January 21, 2025

 

Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 Live: 'Very Happy That I Have Come To This Function,' Says Anupam Kher

Prayagraj: Actor Anupam Kher said on Maha Kumbh, "I am very happy that I have come to this event. The way the event has been organised here, there is a safe environment. The credit for this goes to the administration and Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. I will pray for everyone."

#WATCH " pic.twitter.com/2IG9RkVJ5q

— ANI_HindiNews (@AHindinews) January 21, 2025

 

Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 Live: 'Digital Maha Kumbh Being Held For The First Time,' Says UP Deputy CM Brajesh Pathak

Prayagraj: UP Deputy CM Brajesh Pathak said, "A wonderful and unbelievable Maha Kumbh is being concluded. Digital Maha Kumbh is being held for the first time. I express my heartfelt gratitude to all the saints and mahatmas who have come on behalf of the state government...'

#WATCH ...' pic.twitter.com/pdTjuZXUtq

— ANI_HindiNews (@AHindinews) January 21, 2025

 

Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 Live: Double Decker Bus Restaurant Inaugurated, Fasting Food Will Also Be Available

Prayagraj: UP's first double-decker bus restaurant 'Pumpkin' was inaugurated today at Maha Kumbh. You can enjoy vegetarian food in this restaurant near the Media Center in Sector-2. The menu will have 45 types of dishes like breakfast, lunch, dinner, Chinese, snacks, soup, etc. There is a seating arrangement for 25 to 30 people on the ground floor and first floor. The food rates here have been kept affordable. There will also be food for fasting on special festivals.

Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 Live: CM Yogi To Take A Dip With His Entire Cabinet

Prayagraj: Tomorrow, on Wednesday, the cabinet meeting of the Yogi government will be held in Maha Kumbh. All 54 ministers of the Yogi government have been called in this. In the meeting, schemes and proposals giving many gifts to the state will be approved. After this, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath will take a bath in Sangam with the entire cabinet. Earlier, Yogi had also taken a dip in Sangam with his entire cabinet in the 2019 Kumbh Mela. Then, along with the Chief Minister, Akhara Parishad President Narendra Giri and other saints also took a bath in Sangam.

Kumbh Mela 2025 Live: Ace sprinter Hima Das Takes Dip In Ganga

Prayagraj: After a 16-month suspension for a whereabouts failure, sprinter Hima Das visited the Maha Kumbh to take a holy dip in the Ganga, accompanied by her spiritual guide. The 2018 Asian Games gold medallist, fondly called the 'Dhing Express' for her roots in Dhing, Assam, sought blessings from her guru, Keshav Das Ji Maharaj of the Nirmohi Akhara, before attending the sacred event with friends.

Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 Live: '50 Crore People Are Expected To Arrive,' Says BJP MP Rajiv Pratap Rudy

Prayagraj: BJP MP Rajiv Pratap Rudy said, "The event which has been organised under the leadership of UP CM Yogi Adityanath and PM Narendra Modi has never happened before. 50 crore people are expected to arrive, out of which 10 crore have already arrived. Perhaps such a scene of mass gathering has never been imagined or imagined. The faith of every person has been overflowed."

Kumbh Mela 2025 Live: Over 9 Crore Devotees Take Holy Dip At Maha Kumbh

Prayagraj: The Sangam Ghat continues to witness an overwhelming rush of pilgrims as more than 9 crore devotees have taken the sacred bath since January 13. The grand event will also see high-profile visits, with Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar arriving on February 1, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on February 5, and President Draupadi Murmu scheduled for February 10.

#WATCH pic.twitter.com/rw0eveLZhY

— ANI_HindiNews (@AHindinews) January 21, 2025

 

Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 Live: Meet Khadeshwari Baba, The Sage Who Hasn't Sat Down In Nine Years

Prayagraj: Among the many spiritual personalities at the Maha Kumbh, devotees are flocking to receive blessings from Khadeshwari Baba, a saint known for his extraordinary vow of never sitting or lying down. For the past nine years, he has stood continuously, balancing on one leg with the support of a swing, even while performing daily activities and worshiping.

Baba eats fruits and completes his sleep while standing, demonstrating a remarkable feat of endurance and devotion. This intense practice, known as the Khadeshwari penance, is a form of Hatha Yoga symbolizing unwavering commitment to social welfare and spiritual discipline.

Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 Live: Prime Minister Modi Likely To Visit On February 5

Prayagraj: Prime Minister Modi is likely to visit Mahakumbh on February 5, as reported by ANI.

Prime Minister Modi likely to visit Mahakumbh on February 5

Read @ANI Story | https://t.co/PE3TFzCFJL#Mahakumbh #PMModi #Prayagraj pic.twitter.com/Rv3L2A5BWw

— ANI Digital (@ani_digital) January 21, 2025

 

Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 Live: Massive Crowd Of Devotees Gather At Triveni Sangam

Prayagraj: Despite the chilly weather and dense fog, a massive crowd of devotees gathered at Triveni Sangam in Prayagraj on Tuesday to take a holy dip.

Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 Live: 'I’ll Take Harsha Richaria For Amrit Snan In My Chariot': Akhara Parishad Chief Ravindra Puri

Prayagraj: A heated debate has now emerged in Prayagraj over Shambhavi Peethadheeshwar Swami Anand Swaroop's objections to model-influencer Harsha Richaria's participation in the first Amrit Snan held on Makar Sankranti at the Maha Kumbh Mela. The controversy intensified when Ravindra Puri, president of Akhil Bharatiya Akhara Parishad (ABAP), announced that he would take Harsha to Sangam in the chariot of Niranjani Akhara on Jan 29, the second Amrit Snan, allowing her to take a holy dip in the sacred waters.

Kumbh Mela 2025 Live: Dates For Holy Bath In Maha Kumbh Mela

January 13, 2025: Paush Purnima

January 14, 2025: Makar Sankranti (First Shahi Snan)

January 29, 2025: Mauni Amavasya (Second Shahi Snan)

February 3, 2025: Basant Panchami (Third Shahi Snan)

February 12, 2025: Maghi Purnima

February 26, 2025: Mahashivratri (Final Snan)

Kumbh Mela 2025 Live: Former President Ram Nath Kovind Arrives

Prayagraj: Former President Ram Nath Kovind arrived at the Maha Kumbh. He said, "The arrangements done here are really good, all facilities are there...I went to several camps. I'm very happy. Yogi Adityanath and UP govt's arrangements are really good, I thank the administration"

#WATCH | Prayagraj, UP: Former President Ram Nath Kovind arrives at the #MahaKumbh2025

He says, " The arrangements done here are really good, all facilities are there...I went to several camps. I'm very happy. Yogi Adityanath and UP govt's arrangements are really good, I thank… pic.twitter.com/q4oh23kEoR

— ANI (@ANI) January 21, 2025

 

Kumbh Mela 2025 Live: 29 Trains Cancelled On Mauni Amavasya And Basant Panchami

Prayagraj: Passengers traveling to Prayagraj for two key Maha Kumbh Mela bathing festivals, Mauni Amavasya and Basant Panchami, face major disruptions as the Indian Railways has cancelled 29 long-distance trains without a clear explanation. The cancellations come after chaos during Makar Sankranti, where traffic restrictions prevented many reserved passengers from reaching Prayagraj Junction.

With the crowd expected to double on Mauni Amavasya, railway officials are prioritizing special trains over regular services to manage the surge. As a result, 18 long-distance trains have been cancelled for Mauni Amavasya, and 11 regular trains will not run on Basant Panchami, creating significant travel challenges for pilgrims and visitors alike.

Kumbh Mela 2025 Live: 20 Fire Brigade Vehicles And 100 Personnel Deployed

Prayagraj: After the fire at Maha Kumbh on Sunday evening, DG Fire Service Avinash Chandra visited the site on Monday. 20 fire brigade vehicles and 100 additional fire personnel will be deployed for Maha Kumbh. He said that remains of heaters, blowers, immersion rods and electric kettles have been found at the site. Two enforcement teams will be deployed in each sector to investigate these. If banned items are found, action will be taken to confiscate them.

Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 Live: Know What Is Happening In Maha Kumbha Today

9 AM: Morari Bapu's Katha at Parmarth Niketan, Arail.

11 AM: Shrimad Bhagwat Katha at the camp of Mahamandaleshwar Kaishalanand of Niranjani Akhara in Sector-9.

12.30 PM: Shrimad Bhagwat Katha by Devkinandan Thakur in Sector-17.

1 PM: Ram Katha at Divya Jagriti Sansthan's camp in Sector-9.

4 PM: Story of Ram Chandra and Dr. Kumar Vishwas at Ganga Pandal, Sector-1.

Kumbh Mela 2025 Live: Cabinet Meeting Tomorrow, Ministers Will Gather Today

Prayagraj: UP CM Yogi Adityanath will hold a cabinet meeting tomorrow, January 22, in Maha Kumbh. Many ministers are arriving today to attend the meeting. Deputy CM Keshav Prasad Maurya, Brajesh Pathak, Cabinet Minister Swatantra Dev Singh, Cabinet Minister Suresh Khanna, Minister of State Laxmi Narayan Chaudhary, Minister of State Nitin Agarwal will arrive. Apart from this, Cabinet Minister AK Sharma, Nand Gopal Gupta Nandi, Minister of State Anil Rajbhar, Ramkesh Nishad are already present here.

Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 Live: Selfie Point Near Ayodhya's Ram Temple Becomes A Major Attraction

Ayodhya: Selfie Point near Ayodhya's Ram Temple has become a major attraction for devotees.

#WATCH | Uttar Pradesh: Maha Kumbh selfie point set up next to Ayodhya Ram temple has become the centre of attraction to devotees. pic.twitter.com/U8RzzQWAZS

— ANI (@ANI) January 21, 2025

 

Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 Live: Prayagraj Police On High Alert In View Of 26 January

Prayagraj: Airport Security CO Manish Kumar said, "Mahakumbh has started. A large number of police forces have been deployed at the airport to ensure the safety of passengers. Foot patrolling along with QRT is going on... Vehicles are being checked in view of 26 January and Mahakumbh ..."

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Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 Live: ATS Starts Investigation Of Ganga Water

Prayagraj: ATS has started testing the Ganga water in Maha Kumbh. Earlier also, water was tested daily at Sangam, however now ATS and a team of doctors have been included in it.

Kumbh Mela 2025 Live: Amid Mahakumbh Festivities, Devotees Gather At Temples In Ayodhya

Ayodhya: Amid the ongoing Mahakumbh festivities, a huge number of devotees are gathering at the Hanuman Garhi temple in Uttar Pradesh's Ayodhya. The devotees are also visiting the Ram temple complex to offer prayers even though it remains blanketed with a dense layer of fog due to the cold weather. 

As per the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the minimum temperature forecasted in Ayodhya is 10 degrees Celsius. 

The Mahakumbh selfie point set up next to Ayodhya Ram temple has become the centre of attraction to devotees. A devotee says, " We are going to the Maha Kumbh Mela, before that we visited Ayodhya and we are feeling amazing. This selfie point is of Maha Kumbh..." 

Amid Mahakumbh festivities, devotees gather at temples in Ayodhya

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Kumbh Mela 2025 Live: Morning Aarti Performed At Triveni Sangam Ghat

Prayagraj: Morning aarti was performed at Triveni Sangam ghat area. Watch the video here:

VIDEO | Maha Kumbh 2025: Morning ‘Aarti’ being performed at a Triveni Sangam ghat in Prayagraj.#MahaKumbhWithPTI
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Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 Live: Sudha Murthy Reached The Fair Area

Prayagraj: Infosys founder Narayan Murthy's wife and Rajya Sabha MP Sudha Murthy has also reached the Maha Kumbh Mela area. Sudha is staying in the Maharaja tent built by the Tourism Department at the Parade Ground.