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Maha Kumbh: Over 8 million devotees take holy dip in Sanagam today

Devotees are flocking to the Mahakumbh Mela Kshetra to take a sacred dip in the Triveni Sangam, experiencing the spiritual significance of this ancient and grand event. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Akhilesh Yadav demands relaxation of vehicle tolls in UP during Maha Kumb

SP Chief said that if films can be made entertainment tax-free, then why not make vehicles toll-free during the 'grand' festival of Maha Kumbh. A must read on Dynamite News:

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Maha Kumbh: Around 400 million devotees take sacred dip at Triveni Sangam

This massive spiritual gathering, which commenced on January 13, 2025, is expected to continue until February 26. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Akhilesh Yadav ask BJP leaders to take holy dip at Maha Kumbh for "misdeeds" in Milkipur by-polls

Yadav also accused the BJP of promising high-level postings to officials for "favouring" BJP in the polls. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Reverence for the sacred waters of the Ganga and belief in its power to wash away sins bring millions to India’s Maha Kumbh festival

Millions of people have been visiting Prayagraj, a city in the northern Indian state of Uttar Pradesh, to take part in the Maha Kumbh festival – a six-week-long event that began on Jan. 13, 2025.

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Maha Kumbh 2025: PM Modi takes holy dip at Sangam, watch video

"The Snan at the Sangam is a moment of divine connection, and like the crores of others who have taken part in it, I was also filled with a spirit of devotion," PM said after taking a holy dip at the Triveni Sangam. Read further on Dynamite News:

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LS MP Gaurav Gogoi moves adjournment motion over Maha Kumbh tragedy

Congress Lok Sabha MP Gaurav Gogoi on Tuesday submitted an adjournment notice in the lower house over the Maha Kumbh stampede in Prayagraj. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Maha Kumbh 2025: More than 62.25 lakh devotees take holy dip on Basant Panchami

So far, 34.97 crore devotees have taken the holy dip at the Maha Kumbh, which commenced on January 13. Read further on Dynamite News

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Maha Kumbh: What preps in Prayagraj for Basant Panchami Amrit Snan tomorrow? Full details...

After the stampede-like situation on Mauni Amavasya January 29, the State Government has made eleborate arrangements for Basant Panchami to avoid any such unpleasant situation. Must read further for details on Dynamite News:

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SP MP Dimple Yadav criticises Union Budget 2025: says 'Nothing new'

Dimple Yadav also spoke on Maha Kumbh incident in Prayagraj, demanding that state government should provide the details of all those devotees who lost their lives in the incident. Read further on Dynamite News:

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118-member diplomatic delegation from 77 countries arrives at Maha Kumbh

A 118-member delegation which includes Heads of Mission (HoM) and their spouses as well as diplomats from a total of 77 countries, arrived at Maha Kumbh Mela Kshetra on Saturday. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Maha Kumbh tragedy bigger than budgetary announcements: Akhilesh Yadav

Samajwadi Party Chief Akhilesh Yadav slammed the UP government over Maha Kumbh stampede : Read further on Dynamite News

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Maha Kumbh: 34 people of Gorakhpur-Basti division missing in stampede, check list

Reports of missing people are still coming even two days after stampede occurred in the Maha Kumbh. Read the list of missing persons from Gorakhpur-Basti Division in this Dynamite News' special reports.

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Maha Kumbh Stampede: Why doesn't Yogi reveal the whole truth about the stampede? Here's what we know so far

The full truth behind the Maha Kumbh stampede on Mauni Amavasya remains unclear, two days after the tragedy occurred. This question is now gaining traction. What is the actual reality? Read the full report by Dynamite News.

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Maha Kumbh Stampede: Three-member Judicial Commission arrives in Prayagraj to begin probe

A three-member judicial commission constituted to investigate the tragic stampede that occurred on the occasion of Mauni Amavasya during the Maha Kumbh. Read further on Dynamite News:

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President Murmu: We aim for Viksit Bharat; Our condolences for Maha Kumbh victims

While addressing the joint session of Parliament, President Murmu highlighted the various achievments of her Government right from Viksit Bharat to Artificial Intelligence. Must follow the story on Dynamite News:

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Maha Kumbh 2025: Vehicle divergence in place only for Feb 2 and 3 for Vasant Panchmi

DM Prayagraj, Ravindra Kumar Mandar, clarified on Friday that there will be no restrictions on vehicle entry in Prayagraj on January 31, February 1, and February 4 Read further on Dynamite News:

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More than 296.4 million devotees take dip in Sangam

In a spectacular display of faith and devotion, over 296.4 million devotees converged at the sacred Sangam and took a holy dip in the Triveni waters on Friday morning in Prayagraj during the ongoing Mahakumbh 2025, according to the Uttar Pradesh Information Department. Read further on Dynamite News:

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The Independent UK

Sacred strokes of color on foreheads are a major display of Hinduism at India’s Maha Kumbh festival

A vermilion dot on the forehead is one of India’s most widely accepted Hindu cultural insignias

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Prayagraj: Several 'unauthorised' tents gutted in fire

Fire engulfed 15 tents erected in an open area in Prayagraj on Thursday. Read further on Dynamite News:

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How excitement of Hindu pilgrims turned to death and chaos at Maha Kumbh Mela

SPECIAL REPORT: For many Hindu pilgrims, bathing at the festival where three holy rivers meet is the spiritual journey of a lifetime. But as millions descended on this northeast Indian tent city, was it a disaster waiting to happen? Namita Singh reports from Prayagraj

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Kumbh stampede: Cops confirm at least 30 dead, hours after media report

As reports emerged of several deaths in a “stampede-like situation” at the Maha Kumbh in Uttar Pradesh, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath urged the public not to “pay attention to rumours”.

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Maha Kumbh: Authorities issue advisory ahead of 'Mauni Amavasya snan'

Authorities managing the Maha Kumbh here have issued a detailed advisory for the Mauni Amavasya "Amrit Snan" on Wednesday, urging devotees to follow safety protocols and cooperate with officials. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Maha Kumbh: How holy dip on Mauni Amavasya cleans your sins? Details here...

Taking a dip in the holy Triveni Sangam is the most sacred ritual during the Maha Kumbh Mela. A must must read on Dynamite News:

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Maha Kumbh 2025: Kumbh-bound passengers create chaos at MP Railway Stations, watch video

Stones were hurled at two trains at the Chhatarpur and Harpalpur railway stations. Read further on Dynamite News:

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