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Why the Deccan Odyssey Train Route Through Maharashtra Deserves to Be on Your Booking List

The Route Nobody PicksSearch "luxury train India" and the Rajasthan Palace on Wheels fills every result. The Deccan Odyssey exists in the same category, same white-glove service, same cabin grade, same dining car, but its Maharashtra-focused route, officially called the Jewels of the Deccan, runs with a fraction of the…

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'Holistic' preparations underway for Nashik Kumbh Mela but it's a race against time, say authorities

Nashik is gearing up for the Kumbh Mela with massive infrastructure projects and heritage conservation. Authorities are integrating technology for crowd management and sanitation. The event expects millions of devotees. Preparations are progressing rapidly to ensure a safe and smooth congregation. Long-term urban development is also a key focus.

The Economic Times

Nashik Kumbh Mela 2027: Maharashtra government approves Rs 2,267 crore to acquire 191.21 acres of land

The Maharashtra government has allocated Rs 2,267 crore toward acquiring land for the Sadhu Gram initiative. This area will be used for hosting the 2027 Nashik-Trimbakeshwar Kumbh Mela, covering 191.21 acres to accommodate spiritual leaders and various religious organisations. Any misuse of these funds will result in stringent repercussions. The…

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7 Hindu Festivals You Never Knew Came From One Story

Every year, millions celebrate Diwali, Mahashivratri, Dhanteras, Kumbh Mela, and many other sacred occasions. But very few people realize that many of these festivals are connected by a single cosmic event. An event so extraordinary that it involved gods, demons, poison powerful enough to destroy creation, divine treasures, celestial beings,…

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Maharashtra CM unveils logo for Nashik Kumbh Mela, says 'grand and divine' event in offing

Fadnavis maintained the government was working in coordination with 'akharas' (Hindu monastic orders) and religious leaders to ensure smooth arrangements for the spiritual congregation, which takes place after every 12 years.

The Economic Times

7 Beliefs That Make Haridwar Feel Older Than Kashi

“न तीर्थं न नदी पुण्या न देवालयमुत्तमम्। यत्र साक्षात् हरिः सन्निहितो नित्यं स देशः सनातनः।” That land is eternal where the Divine presence is felt at all times. Ask a priest in Haridwar and a scholar in Kashi which place is older, and you may not get the same answer.…

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Magha Purnima 2026: Date, Muhurat, Rituals & Spiritual Significance

Magha Purnima or Maghi Purnima is a highly significant spiritual festival according to Hindu traditions. This is the day in which the divine Kumbh Mela happen every 12 years at the sacred space of Triveni Sangam in Prayag. The belief is that the sacred energies of the Gods descend towards…

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Kumbh Mela lies, Rs 112 cr embezzled, and a mother’s tears I can't forget

The UP government's callous lies about the Kumbh Mela death toll. A mother's grief over losing two children in the Air India crash in Gujarat. Crores of taxpayer money squandered on media ads and influencers. And corruption entrenched at the highest levels of the bureaucracy.

Newslaundry

TV tonight: Amol Rajan explores grief and faith by the Ganges

The journalist goes in search of emotional closure at the Hindu Kumbh Mela festival. Plus: a transatlantic twist on Dragons’ Den. Here’s what to watch this evening

The Guardian - UK

Mahashivratri 2025: Ravi Kishan, Tarun Khanna, 'OMG 2' director Amit Rai and other celebrities on their devotion to Lord Shiva - EXCLUSIVE

Mahashivratri, one of the most revered Hindu festivals, is celebrated today, February 26, 2025. It is a day of deep spiritual significance, dedicated to Lord Shiva. The festival sees millions of devotees across India and beyond observing fasts, offering prayers, and participating in rituals to seek blessings from Mahadev. The…

The Times of India

‘There has been an awakening’: ancient sects on the rise in Modi’s India

Some 400 million devotees will attend this year’s Kumbh Mela festival. Pilgrims and politicians explain why it’s bigger than ever

The Guardian - UK

New traffic and bathing guidelines laid down for devotees visiting Mahakumkbh

Keeping in view the increasing number of devotees at the ongoing Mahakumbh Mela being held in Prayagraj, new traffic and bathing guidelines were issued, as per a release. Read further on Dynamite News:

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TV Newsance 284: Stampede in Kumbh and the death of accountability

This week, one of the world’s largest religious gatherings, the Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj, took a tragic turn. Early Wednesday morning, a deadly stampede occurred at the Sangam Nose. But while news channels had no trouble giving us daily updates on the soaring crowd numbers, they suddenly struggled to report…

Newslaundry

‘No police support, failure of admin’: Hours after Kumbh stampede, devotees search for missing family members

It was nearly 15 hours after the Kumbh Mela stampede took place on January 29 that the Uttar Pradesh administration officially acknowledged the death toll.

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The Guardian - UK

Kumbh Mela: what is the Hindu ‘festival of festivals’?

World’s largest religious gathering, held in India, has become scene of crowd crush as estimated 100m people travelled to take holy dip

The Times of India

Kumbh Mela: Hema Malini shares a laugh with Baba Ramdev as his hair toss slaps another Sadhu in the face - WATCH

Actress and politician Hema Malini's lighthearted video from the ongoing Kumbh Mela has gone viral. The clip sees the veteran actress sharing a hearty laugh with Baba Ramdev while taking a dip.

The Independent UK

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 Guardian - AU

Dozens killed in crowd crushes at Kumbh Mela in India

Witnesses describe people being trampled amid surging crowds on the banks of the Ganges during Hindu festival

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International Business Times

15 Dead In India After Stampede At Hindu Mega-festival

A stampede at the world's largest religious gathering in India killed at least 15 people with many more injured, a doctor at the Kumbh Mela festival in Prayagraj told AFP Wednesday.

International Business Times UK

Nearly 15M Hindus Take a Dip in Freezing Water To Celebrate Festival That Happens Every 12 Years

Millions of pilgrims braved the cold despite the chilling waters by immersing themselves in the Sangam during the Kumbh Mela.

International Business Times

India's Hindu Pilgrims: A Sea Of Humanity At Kumbh Mela

Millions of Hindu pilgrims are gathering in India to bathe in sacred waters for the six-week-long Kumbh Mela festival -- from the very old to babies, cave-dwelling monks to science teachers.

The Conversation

The world’s largest gathering: how India plans to keep 400 million pilgrims safe at the Maha Kumbh Mela festival

Imagine a gathering so large it dwarfs any concert, festival, or sporting event you’ve ever seen. In the Kumbh Mela, a religious festival held in India, millions of Hindu pilgrims come together to bathe in rivers considered sacred.

The Guardian - UK

India’s Maha Kumbh Mela festival gets under way for first time in 144 years

The grand version of the 12-yearly Hindu pilgrimage is expected to draw more than 400 million devotees

International Business Times

India To Open Giant Hindu Festival For 400 Million Pilgrims

Vast crowds of Hindu pilgrims in India readied on Monday to bathe in sacred waters for the Kumbh Mela festival, with organisers expecting 400 million people -- the largest gathering of humanity.

Dynamite News

Bareilly: Man held for making objectionable remarks against Maha Kumbh Mela

In a social media post, the 24-year-old accused allegedly challenged to not let the Mela take place, no matter how many people he has to behead, the police said. Read further on Dynamite News:

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