Kumbh Mela 2019: WION explores the mysterious world of Naga sadhus

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The fifteenth Pravasi Bhartiya Diwas will begin on Monday. The three-day event from January 21 to 23 will take place in Varanasi with Prime minister Narendra Modi formally inaugurating the event on Tuesday and President Ram Nath Kovind speaking at the closing ceremony on Wednesday.

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Prayagraj's Kumbh Mela is one of the only opportunities to see the reclusive Naga sadhus. These ascetics take a vow of celibacy and renounce worldly possessions.

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Although the Kumbh Mela is spiritual and religious in nature, the economic activities associated with it generate employment for over six lakh workers across various sectors, CII said in a report.

Kumbh will generate Rs 1.2 lakh crore in revenue: CII

Ram Nath Kovind Thursday offered prayers along with his wife at the Sangam here, becoming the first president after Rajendra Prasad to visit a Kumbh Mela. The president also inaugurated the three-day 'Gandhian Resurgence Summit' at the Parmarth Niketan camp, where he said he was lucky to make the trip.

Kovind offers prayers at Sangam, 1st president after Rajendra Prasad to visit Kumbh 

With the beginning of Kumbh on January 15, Prayagraj is lit up like Diwali for the 2019 Kumbh Mela. The first Shahi Snan witnessed unprecedented crowds coming in from across the country and the world More than 15 crore people are expected this time for the Kumbh Mela.

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Meet the volunteers who help reunite lost pilgrims at Kumbh Mela

Marking the onset of the Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj on Tuesday, thousands of devotees took a holy dip in the Sangam during the wee hours. Loud chantings of religious songs were heard as the devotees proceeded towards the bathing site which lit up like Diwali in a hue of multiple colours.

Thousands throng to the Sangam in Prayagraj as Kumbh Mela opens

The sacred baths began at break of dawn as the sun rose faintly over the horizon and went on through the day till the last rays set over the Sangam, the chants of "Har Har Gange" reaching a crescendo as lakhs of people took a dip to mark the beginning of the Kumbh Mela on Tuesday.

1.4 crore people take dip as Kumbh Mela begins in Prayagraj

A gas cylinder exploded in a tent at the Kumbh Mela site in Prayagraj on Monday. The Kumbh begins on Tuesday. The explosion led to a fire. There were however no injuries.

Watch: Day before it starts, fire breaks out at Kumbh Mela site

India prepares for Kumbh Mela, over 100 million devotees expected

Terming it 'Akhada beyond sexuality', the head priest of Kinnar Akhada on Friday called their first-time participation at the Kumbh 2019 as a step forward towards acceptance in the society.

For first time, transgender 'akhada' to participate in Kumbh Mela this year

Incredible Kumbh: The sacred city of Prayagraj gears up for the holy gathering

The Uttar Pradesh government has allotted Rs 4,300 crore for creating the infrastructure necessary to conduct the Kumbh Mela 2019, scheduled to begin from January 15, the state's Minister of Excise and Prohibition Jai Pratap Singh said here Saturday.

Rs 4,300 crore earmarked for creating infra for Kumbh Mela

The setting up of a new city in the huge Mela area, has 250 kilometre long roads and 22 pontoon bridges which will make it the largest temporary city of the world, informed Uttar Pradesh government on Monday while sharing details of the Prayagraj Kumbh.

Kumbh 2019: Largest temporary city of world to have 250-kilometre long roads, 22 bridges

A fortnight ahead of the 'Kumbh Mela', the Centre has approved the renaming of Allahabad as Prayagraj as sought by the Uttar Pradesh government, officials said Tuesday.

Centre approves renaming of Allahabad as Prayagraj

The Ministry of External Affairs and Uttar Pradesh government hosted 72 heads of mission, Ambassadors and High Commissioners, on Saturday in Prayagraj. The visit was to showcase the preparedness for grand Kumbha Mela that is to be organised in the city in January.

Heads of missions visit Prayagraj to witness Kumbh Mela preparations

The Uttar Pradesh government Tuesday approved the renaming of Faizabad and Allahabad divisions as Ayodhya and Prayagraj respectively. The decision was taken at a meeting of the state cabinet presided over by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath here, Parliamentary Affairs Minister Suresh Khanna told reporters.

UP cabinet approves renaming of Faizabad as Ayodhya, Allahabad as Prayagraj

A student leader of the Allahabad University, named Sumit Shukla, was shot dead at a party in the varsity hostel on Thursday. Shukla reportedly had a reward of Rs 25000 on his head and had a number of cases registered against him.

Allahabad University student leader shot dead in Prayagraj

The Uttar Pradesh government has issued a notification directing its departments to use Prayagraj instead of Allahabad for all official purposes, district magistrate Suhas L Y said on Saturday.

UP government issues notification renaming Allahabad to Prayagraj

The Uttar Pradesh cabinet Tuesday approved a proposal to rename Allahabad as Prayagraj. The decision was taken at a cabinet meeting presided over by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath.

Allahabad is now Prayagraj: Yogi cabinet clears proposal to rename city

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Saturday hinted that if a broad consensus is achieved, 'Allahabad will be renamed as Prayagraj.' Yogi said, "It might be the wish of many people that Allahabad can be renamed as Prayagraj.

UP CM Yogi Adityanath says Allahabad's name likely to be changed to Prayagraj

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