Mahakumbh Mela LIVE updates: Authorities issue advisory ahead of Mauni Amavasya snan

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• 28 Jan 2025, 04:42 PM

  Mahakumbh 2025 live: UP CM Yogi Adityanath slams former governments of 'mismanagement' of kumbh mela

   

  #WATCH | Delhi | On #MahaKumbh2025, UP CM Yogi Adityanath says, "The previous governments did not respect the public, the saints and the faith of the devotees. That is why these events were victims of mismanagement, disorder and anarchy. People could not attend (Kumbh). The… pic.twitter.com/9BfcbLwz31

  — ANI (@ANI) January 28, 2025

   

  
• 28 Jan 2025, 03:44 PM

  Mahakumbh 2025 live: Bollywood director Kabir Khan expresses excitement over kumbh visit

  #WATCH | Prayagraj, UP: On his Maha Kumbh visit, Film Director Kabir Khan says "I am very excited. This happens once in 12 years. I feel fortunate to have come here. I will take a holy dip here too. These things are not about Hindus and Muslims, these are the things of our… pic.twitter.com/oXabr6I0NQ

  — ANI (@ANI) January 28, 2025

   

  
• 28 Jan 2025, 03:39 PM

  Mahakumbh Mela 2025 live: Stunning drone visuals of Mahakumbh ahead of the second Amrit Snan on Wednesday

  #WATCH | Prayagraj, UP | Drone visuals of Maha Kumbh Mela Kshetra, Triveni Sangam, ahead of the second Amrit Snan due tomorrow on the occassion of Mauni Amavasya.
  
  In the first 15 days of #Mahakumbh2025 that began on January 13th - Paush Purnima, over 15 crore devotees have… pic.twitter.com/aguG250SCx

  — ANI (@ANI) January 28, 2025

   

  
• 28 Jan 2025, 03:32 PM

  Mahakumbh Mela 2025 live: Uttar Pradesh Minister AK Sharma inspects bathing ghats at Arail Ghat ahead of Mauni Amawasya tomorrow

  #WATCH | #MahaKumbh2025 | Uttar Pradesh Minister AK Sharma today inspected bathing ghats at Arail Ghat in Prayagraj, ahead of Mauni Amawasya tomorrow
  
  He says," We are expecting 10-12 crore people in Prayagraj tomorrow. We have made all arrangements including a traffic management… pic.twitter.com/qPwoLyySd6

  — ANI (@ANI) January 28, 2025

  
• 28 Jan 2025, 01:49 PM

  Mahakumbh Mela 2025 live: Over 20 Northeast saints to participate in Amrit Snan for first time

  For the first time in the history of the Maha Kumbh, a special camp dedicated to the Northeast has been set up, attracting a significant number of devotees from the region.

  Over 20 saints and ascetics from remote parts of the Northeast will join the akharas to take part in the 'Amrit Snan' on the occasion of 'Mauni Amavasya' on Wednesday.

  At the "Pragjyotish Kshetra" camp in Sector 7, Mahant Keshav Das Ji Maharaj, Mahamandaleshwar of the Nirvani Ani Akhara, told PTI, "On Mauni Amavasya, 22 saints from the Northeast will take part in the Amrit Snan with the akharas. Most of them will be participating for the first time."

   

  
• 28 Jan 2025, 01:18 PM

  Mahakumbh Mela 2025: Prayagraj airport sees unprecedented expansion, 132 flights to cater to pilgrims

  A total of 132 flights, both direct and indirect, are currently operating from 17 cities to Prayagraj, as informed by the Ministry of Civil Aviation on Monday.

  In a statement, the Ministry announced that Prayagraj Airport has transformed into a modern gateway to the city of devotion, culture, and the grand Mahakumbh Mahotsav. Major expansion efforts have been undertaken to accommodate the influx of devotees from January 13 to February 26, 2025.

  
• 28 Jan 2025, 12:45 PM

  Mahakumbh Mela 2025 live: Devotee hails security, paises management for arrangements 

  Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh: At #MahaKumbh2025, a devotee says, "The arrangement here is very good. And the people here are very friendly. And we are very happy to be here. We didn't know that we would get so much happiness in such a crowd. And yesterday we took a dip in Triveni, by… pic.twitter.com/gpM0Yu9iUS

  — IANS (@ians_india) January 28, 2025

  
• 28 Jan 2025, 12:18 PM

  Mahakumbh Mela 2025 live: Ramayan actor Arun Govil, his wife, takes holy dip at Triveni Sangam

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• 28 Jan 2025, 11:06 AM

  Mahakumbh Mela 2025 live: Special trains every 4 minutes for Mauni Amavasya snan 

  The Prayagraj Railway Division has planned to run over 150 special trains throughout the day with one every four minutes ahead of Mauni Amavasya.

  The trains will run from all nine stations: Prayagraj Junction, Subedarganj, Naini, Prayagraj Chheoki, Prayag Junction, Phaphamau, Prayagraj Rambagh, Prayagraj Sangam and Jhunsi. In addition to running special trains, the division has also implemented colour-coded ticketing and shelter arrangements to ensure a smooth experience for passengers.

  Senior Public Relations Officer of the Prayagraj Railway Division, Amit Malviya told PTI that more than 150 fair special trains will be operated on Mauni Amavasya on January 29, the majority of which will run from Prayagraj Junction. Special trains will also be operated from other stations in the division, along with regular trains running at their scheduled times, he said.

   

  
• 28 Jan 2025, 11:04 AM

  Mahakumbh Mela 2025 live: Yog guru Baba Ramdev hails Home Minister Amit Shah for participating in Mahakumbh

  #WATCH | #MahaKumbh2025 | Prayagraj | Yog guru Baba Ramdev says, "...Union Home Minister Amit Shah by coming to Maha Kumbh has expressed the Hindutva that is within him. People used to hesitate earlier. PM Modi and HM Amit Shah have broken the tradition of self-reproach and have… pic.twitter.com/m4EjBkaJuH

  — ANI (@ANI) January 28, 2025

  
• 28 Jan 2025, 10:33 AM

  Mahakumbh Mela 2025 live: Over 4.55 million devotees take holy dip at Triveni Sangam till 8 am today

  The ongoing Maha Kumbh Mela has attracted a significant number of devotees to Prayagraj, where they come to take a holy dip at the Triveni Sangam. As of 8 AM on Tuesday, over 4.55 million people, including 1 million Kalpawasis, have taken a holy dip at the confluence of the Ganga and Yamuna rivers, as per the Uttar Pradesh Information Department.

  Meanwhile, over 147.6 million people have taken a dip at the confluence of the Ganga, and Yamuna rivers since the commencement of the event on January 13, as per the Uttar Pradesh Information Department

  
• 28 Jan 2025, 09:23 AM

  Mahakumbh Mela 2025 live: Triveni Sangam comes alive with morning Aarti in Prayagraj, watch

  #WATCH | Uttar Pradesh: Morning Aarti performed at Triveni Sangam in Prayagraj #MahaKumbhMela2025 pic.twitter.com/XJVYgdizxR

  — ANI (@ANI) January 28, 2025

   

  
• 28 Jan 2025, 09:20 AM

  Mahakumbh Mela 2025 live: 'It is a pride of Sanatan,' says Patanjali Ayurved's Managing Director Acharya Balkrishna

  #WATCH | #MahaKumbh2025, Prayagraj | Patanjali Ayurved's Managing Director Acharya Balkrishna says, "Maha Kumbh is a pride of Sanatan. With holy dip at Triveni, we pray for happiness and to get rid of worldly and transcendental sorrow... All should enjoy this festival and should… pic.twitter.com/MrnY6B7EVx

  — ANI (@ANI) January 28, 2025

  
• 28 Jan 2025, 09:18 AM

  Mahakumbh Mela 2025 live: Pilgrims continue to reach Prayagraj to take holy dip in Triveni Sangam

  #WATCH | Prayagraj | Devotees continue to arrive at Triveni Sangam to participate in the world's biggest religious congregation, #MahaKumbh2025 pic.twitter.com/Xlp779qipo

  — ANI (@ANI) January 28, 2025

  
• 28 Jan 2025, 07:25 AM

  Mahakumbh Mela 2025: "Right time to save our existence and religion" says spritual leader Devkinandan Thakur

  As various religious leaders demanded the formation of a "Sanatan board," while holding a Dharam sansad in Prayagraj's Maha Kumbh, Spiritual leader Devkinandan Thakur mentioned that such a board is important for "saving their existence and religion."

  The spiritual leader further told ANI on Monday that the various Hindu leaders have "only asked for two things," namely the creation of a Sanatan board and the abolition of Waqf board.

  "We passed a proposal in which one thing is certain that we want a 'Sanatan Dharm Sansad'. The by-laws, committee and its structure, everything is with the media. We have all signed on it and will send it to the government. All saints have asked for just two things- the creation of the Sanatan Board and to do away with the Waqf Board," he told ANI.