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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.

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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

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India kicks off a massive Hindu festival touted as the world's largest religious gathering

Millions of Hindu devotees and mystics have gathered in the northern Indian city of Prayagraj for the Maha Kumbh festival, which is the largest religious congregation on earth

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Maha Kumbh: Floating Medical Ambulance deployed by NDRF at Prayagraj

The water ambulance is designed to respond swiftly, navigating the Ganga at high speed to deliver immediate care to those in need. 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: Taking dip into spiritual world, know exclusive Meditation tips

Maha Kumbh is being celebrated after 12 years and a huge turnout of devotees is expected in Prayagraj between January 13 to February 26. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Maha Kumbh: Aghori artists perform 'Masaan Holi' ahead of Mega festival

In a unique and vibrant display of tradition, a group of Aghori artists performed a special 'Masaan Holi' during a procession in Prayagraj. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Maha Kumbh: VHP announces 'religious programs' in Prayagraj

Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) General Secretary Bajrang Lal Bagda announced on Saturday the schedule for the upcoming Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj. 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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Ganga rejuvenation efforts intensify ahead of Maha Kumbh 2025

Advanced technologies are being deployed for sewage treatment, ghat cleaning, and waste management. Read further on Dynamite News:

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A monk's spiritual journey from New Mexico to Kumbh Mela

Moksha Puri Baba, a spiritual seeker from New Mexico, has become a prominent figure at the ongoing Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Maha Kumbh: SAIL supplies 45,000 tonnes of steel

Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL), a Maharatna, has supplied approximately 45,000 tonnes of steel for the upcoming Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj. 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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SSB chief reviews security arrangements along Indo-Nepal border

Preparations for the Mahakumbh in Prayagraj are in their final stage. In view of the Mahakumbh, SSB DG Amrit Mohan Prasad inspected the security arrangements along the Indo-Nepal border and issued several security-related instructions to the officials. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Maha Kumbh 2025: Prayagraj Mayor flags off cleanliness Rath Yatra

The Mayor of Prayagraj has flagged off a Rath Yatra on Tuesday aimed at promoting cleanliness ahead of the Maha Kumbh festival. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Mahakumbh 2025: Ambassador Baba arrives in his saffron colored car

Thousands of devotees and seers and sages have started arriving at Prayagraj for the upcoming Maha Kumbh Mela. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Mahakumbh 2025: Anand Akhada's arrives as preparations intensify

The Peshwai of the Anand Akhada has arrived in Prayagraj on Monday as the nation prepares itself for the Mahakumbh Mela 2025, which is scheduled to begin on January 13. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Security tightened in Prayagraj ahead of Mahakumbh 2025

The Uttar Pradesh Police has heightened security measures for a safe and grand Mahakumbh celebration in 2025. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Mahakumbh 2025: Baba with 108 Rudraksh garlands sets up camp at Prayagraj

Meanwhile, other seers and sages who have come to Prayagraj include the Chhotu Baba, Chabhi wale Baba and E-rickshaw Baba. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Uttar Pradesh: Security ramped up as sea of devotees throng Mahakumbh 2025

With the Mahakumb set to begin next week, authorities have put in place a set of security measures, including automatic number plate recognition technology, as crores of people are expected to throng the holy city of Parayagraj. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Mock drill held at Mahakumbh Mela, UP DGP says complete security arrangements made for Mela

Uttar Pradesh DGP Prashant Kumar on Saturday said that complete security arrangements have been made for the upcoming Mahakumbh Mela in Prayagraj. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Mahakumbh 2025: Northeast Railway prepares 80 coaches for Prayagraj

In preparation for the upcoming Prayagraj Mahakumbh, the North Eastern Railway (NER) has equipped 80 train coaches with unique Mahakumbh-themed designs to enhance the travel experience of pilgrims. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Mahakumbh 2025: Devotional fervour in Prayagraj as Akharas take out Shobha Yatra

An atmosphere of spiritual fervour has filled the air in Prayagraj as the much-awaited Mahakumbh Mela draws near. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Mahakumbh 2025: Railways launches QR-enabled jackets for ticket booking

For the first time, the Prayagraj Railway Division will introduce digital railway tickets through QR codes printed on the jackets of railway employees. Read further on Dynamite News:

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