Hindus across the world are celebrating Mahashivaratri, a sacred festival that falls on the 14th night of the lunar month. During this time, devotees fast, meditate, and offer prayers seeking Lord Shiva's blessings. Watch in for more details!

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Maha Shivratri marked the conclusion of the Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 on February 26, with devotees flocking to Triveni Sangam for the final holy dip. Watch this report for more details!

Maha Kumbh Mela 2025: World's largest religious gathering draws to a close

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Entertainment Bollywood: From Akshay Kumar to Katrina Kaif to Raveena Tandon to Preity Zinta and Sonali Bendre, several stars were seen taking a holy dip in the river Ganges along with scores of devotees on Monday.

From Akshay Kumar to Raveena Tandon, Bollywood stars rush to take holy dip as Maha Kumbh nears end

As Mahakumbh 2025 nears its conclusion, a rare astronomical event will unfold in the night sky. All seven planets—Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune—will be visible from India, coinciding with Mahashivratri celebrations.

‘A magical night’: All 7 planets to be visible from India on Mahashivratri to mark the end of Mahakumbh 2025

Experience the spiritual fervor as thousands of devotees gather at Triveni Sangam for a sacred dip during the illustrious Mahakumbh Mela in Prayagraj.

Mahakumbh: Devotees continue to arrive in large numbers at Triveni Sangam to take holy dip

India News: As part of the new initiative, 60 stations, including those connected to Prayagraj, will be designated as ‘high-traffic’ stations. Of these, 35 stations will be monitored in real-time through a centralised ‘war room’.

'Centralised war room': Indian Railways revamps crowd-control measures following Delhi station stampede

Lakhs of people took a sacred bath at the Triveni Sangam during the Maha Kumbh Mela on Maghi Purnima early Wednesday, under strict security and sophisticated traffic and safety procedures. The Maghi Purnima snan is the fourth bathing ceremony of the world's greatest spiritual gathering.

Maha Kumbh 2025: Maghi Purnima Bath Begins, Devotees Welcomed With 'Pushpa Varsha’

Prayagraj is preparing for the grand Maha Kumbh, with authorities implementing strict traffic restrictions. From February 11, a 'No Vehicle Zone' will be enforced to ensure a smooth experience for millions of devotees taking the holy dip. The government assures seamless arrangements for the sacred gathering.

Mahakumbh 2025: Prayagraj gears up for Maha Kumbh with traffic curbs

Business & Economy: Mahakumbh has attracted a rush of spending from global heavyweights, including Nestle, makers of Pepsi, Coca-Cola, Reliance Industries, Hindustan Unilever, and Reckitt Benckiser Group, the owner of Dettol, among others.

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Prayagraj Gears Up for Maghi Purnima Snan at Maha Kumbh 2025. Strict advisory issued ahead of ‘Maghi Purnima Snan’ at Maha Kumbh. Many devotees are likely to visit the Maha Kumbh on February 12. Maghi Purnima is the fifth of the six sacred days for the 'snan'. Authorities have clamped down on traffic movement to avoid stampede situations. Watch to know more!

Maha Kumbh 2025: Heavy Traffic Restriction In Prayagraj For Maghi Purnima Snan

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi participated in the Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj, taking a holy dip in the sacred Ganges. His presence at the event highlights the spiritual significance of the Kumbh Mela and India’s cultural heritage. Watch to know more!

PM Modi in Maha Kumbh: PM takes holy dip as Delhi votes in key polls

Ahead of the Amrit Snan on Basant Panchami during the Maha Kumbh Mela 2025, authorities have heightened security measures to ensure the safety of millions of devotees attending the sacred event. Watch to know more!

Millions throng at sangam, 'operation eleven' to manage crowd

As per the DIG of Maha Kumbh, Vaibhav Krishna, 30 people have lost their lives and over 90 have been injured in a stampede that broke out at the Maha Kumbh festival in Prayagraj early Wednesday. What are the big changes after deadly stampede? Watch WION to find out.

Maha Kumbh stampede: Yogi Adityanath announces big changes after deadly incident

A stampede-like situation unfolded on the morning of Mauni Amavasya at the Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh on Wednesday, January 29. The incident occurred amidst the surge of millions of devotees gathering for the holy dip, prompting the Akharas to call off the event temporarily. Watch in for more details!

Maha Kumbh stampede: Rahul blames 'VIP culture', AAP wants Yogi's 'resignation'

A rush erupted at the Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj, India. At least 40 are feared injured. The incident occurred when a group of devotees gathered near the sacred river to celebrate Mauni Amavasya, one of the most auspicious days for the holy dip. However, a rush of the throng led the barricades to collapse about a kilometer from the "Sangam" (the sacred river). Following this, the seers temporarily cancelled their preparations for the Amavasya dip. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah met with Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and urged him to adopt urgent assistance measures.

Maha Kumbh stampede: Several feared dead, CM urges devotees 'stay away from sangam'

A stampede-like situation unfolded on the morning of Mauni Amavasya at the Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh on Wednesday, January 29. The incident occurred amidst the surge of millions of devotees gathering for the holy dip, prompting the Akharas to call off the event temporarily.

Maha Kumbh stampede: CM Yogi Adityanath says some devotees critically injured

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The airfares to Uttar Pradesh's Prayagraj have skyrocketed by around 600 percent due to the ongoing Maha Kumbh Mela, where crores of people have already taken a dip and as many are expected to arrive for January 29, a key bathing day on the occasion of ‘Mauni Amavasya'. Watch to know more!

Maha Kumbh Mela: Roundtrip airfares for Prayagraj soar, DGCA intervenes

Entertainment | India News | Bollywood | The actress revealed that she will take part in the maha Kumbh at Prayagraj and then visit Varanasi for darshan at the Kashi Vishwanath Temple. Following this, she plans to travel to Ayodhya.

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A major fire broke out in Sector 19 of the tent city at the Maha Kumbh Mela due to a domestic LPG cylinder explosion, officials reported.

Around 100 Tents Catch Fire At Maha Kumbh, No Report Of Casualty

The Maha Kumbh Mela 2025, one of the world's largest religious gatherings, commenced on January 13, 2025, in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, and will continue until February 26, 2025. Watch in for more details!

Maha Kumbh 2025: Devotees Flock To Triveni Sangam On Day 3 Of World's Biggest Religious Gathering

Discover the Maha Kumbh as envoys from nations, including Fiji and UAE, take a sacred dip at Triveni Sangam, highlighting international participation in this spiritual event.

Maha Kumbh 2025: Envoys from 10 nations to take holy dip at Triveni Sangam

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