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6 Vande Bharat Train Routes Worth Booking for Scenic Views and Not Just for the Speed

Howrah to New Jalpaiguri, Tea Gardens and the Teesta ValleyThe Vande Bharat on the Howrah-New Jalpaiguri corridor covers roughly 564 kilometres, and for most of the journey north of Malda, the train moves through a Bengal that most passengers never see from the road. Paddy fields give way to jute…

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Locals say rising Ganga, Yamuna levels shift Sangam point in Prayagraj; shops, businesses affected

Water levels of Ganga and Yamuna rivers are rising in Prayagraj. The Sangam area is shifting closer to the banks and low-lying regions. Local businesses and shops are facing disruptions due to the advancing river waters. This recurring seasonal phenomenon brings the Sangam nearer to the Hanuman Temple. Authorities monitor…

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5 Indian Festivals That Require Serious Travel Planning and Reward Every Bit of It

Kumbh Mela, PrayagrajThe largest peaceful gathering on earth draws between 40 and 50 million people over its full run, and the Maha Kumbh cycle, which falls every twelve years at Prayagraj, pulls even more. The Sangam, where the Ganga, Yamuna, and the invisible Saraswati converge, is the bathing point, and…

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5 Indian Lakes Where Throwing a Coin Into Water Can Fulfill Your Wishes

There is something elemental about water. Throughout human history it has symbolised life, purification, reflection, and the bridge between what is visible and what is deeply felt. People have long walked to water’s edge, closed their eyes, breathed their intentions, and let a coin slip from their fingers into the…

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Thousands of Hindu devotees take holy dip at Sangam during Magh Mela festival

Hindu holy men and devotees take a dip in Sangam, the confluence of Ganges, Yamuna and mythical Saraswati rivers to celebrate India’s Magh Mela festival.

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PM Modi hails Maha Kumbh as Maha Yagya of Unity

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has hailed Maha Kumbh, describing it as a "Maha Yagya of unity. Read further on Dynamite News:

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High levels of faecal bacteria found in river Ganges as millions take Kumbh dip

Pollution concerns rise as millions take ritual dips in the Ganges

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Maha Kumbh: Over 3.3 million devotees take holy dip at Sangam

Devotees flocked to the ongoing Maha Kumbh Mela at Prayagraj on Saturday to take a holy dip at the sacred Triveni Sangam. 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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Maha Kumbh: At least 15 feared dead in stampede during huge Hindu festival in India

Crush happened as pilgrims tried to jump over police barricades to reach Sangam Nose, the point where India's Ganges river meets Yamuna and the mythical Saraswati rivers

Evening Standard

In pictures: What is the Maha Kumbh Mela and why does it attract millions of Hindus?

Officials had been preparing for months for the world’s largest religious festival, with around 400 million Hindu pilgrims expected to take part

The Independent UK

Amit Shah to visit Prayagraj for Mahakumbh, to take holy dip at Triveni Sangam on Monday

Union Home Minister Amit Shah is set to make a one-day visit to Prayagraj on Monday to take part in the Mahakumbh Mela 2025, as per a release from the Mahakumbh Media Centre. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Maha Kumbh: Over 2.5 million devotees take dip at Triveni Sangam

More than 2.5 million devotees took part in the holy dip at Triveni Sangam, a sacred confluence of Rivers Ganga. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Maha Kumbh 2025 Live Updates: Over 15 million devotees take dip in Sangam on first Amrit Snan

Braving the cold, millions of pilgrims from India and abroad arrived at the Sangam for the Amrit Snan. Must follow the story on Dynamite News:

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Maha Kumbh: Seers, devotees gather at Triveni Sangam for Shahi Snan, advocate for peace

As festivities for the 2025 Maha Kumbh mela commence, seers like devotees take a dip in the holy confluence on the occasion of Makar Sankranti. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Maha Kumbh: World's largest Spiritual Sangam gets full swing; Details here...

The Maha Kumbh began at the dawn of 'Paush Purnima' on Monday with 6 million devotees already taking a holy dip in the Sangam. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Maha Kumbh: Devotees take traditional dip at Triveni Sangam ahead of Mela

Thousands of people belonging to different parts of the country are taking traditional 'snan' in Sangam ahead of Maha Kumbh. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Maha Kumbh: Know about exclusive preparations in Prayagraj for Mela...

As Prayagraj prepares to host the Maha Kumbh, a massive gathering of devotees, tea vendors from Western Uttar Pradesh have descended upon the Sangam Ghat, despite the cold weather prevailing in the holy city. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Maha Kumbh: Devotees take holy dip in Ganga at Sangam Ghat

Devotees took a holy dip in the Ganga at Sangam Ghat ahead of the MahaKumbh 2025 scheduled to start in Prayagraj next week. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Rabri Baba attracts eyeballs at Maha Kumbh, wins heart with free service for devotees

As the 2025 Maha Kumbh nears its commencement date, the crowd gathering at the holy Sangam in Uttar Pradesh's Prayagraj keeps attracting eyeballs as seers and saints, with unique names, showcase their talents. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Maha Kumbh 2025: Festivities begin, morning Ganga Aarti performed at Sangam

The festivities for Maha Kumbh 2025 have already begun with the devotees participating in morning Ganga 'aartis'. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Basant Panchami 2024: Devotees take holy dip in Sangam on Basant Panchami

Thousands of devotees took a holy dip in Sangam on the occasion of Basant Panchami, the fourth bathing festival of the ongoing 'Magh Mela' in Uttar Pradesh. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Uttar Pradesh: Over 1.9 Cr Devotees, Saints Take Holy Dip In Sangam On Mauni Amavasya

Over 1.90 crore pilgrims took the holy dip in 'Sangam' to attain salvation on the occasion of Mauni Amavasya during the ongoing Magh Mela in Prayagraj district of Uttar Pradesh on Saturday. Read full Story on Dynamite News:

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Uttar Pradesh: VHP seeks ban on meat, liquor sale in 5-km radius of Sangam in Prayagraj

PRAYAGRAJ: The leaders of Vishwa Hindu Parishad (Kashi Prant) have written to Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath urging him to impose a ban on the sale of liquor, meat, eggs and fish within five kilometre radius of Sangam area in Prayagraj district.

The Times of India

Sangam barrage will be named after Mekapati Gowtham Reddy: Andhra Pradesh CM YS Jagan Mohan Reddy

NELLORE: Andhra Pradesh chief minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy said that the government will shortly complete the works on Sangam barrage in Nellore and name the project after deceased cabinet minister Mekapati Gowtham Reddy.

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