Prayagraj: UP ATS mobile squads on high alert as lakhs take holy dip on MahashivratriMagh Mela officer Rishi Raj said, "Today is the last 'snan parv' of the Magh Mela, and devotees are coming in large numbers to take a holy ...
15 Feb, 2026, 09.24 AM IST
Magh Mela sees start of five-day Panchkosi Parikrama in PrayagrajThe Panchkosi Parikrama, a significant tradition of Prayagraj, has begun at the Magh Mela. This five-day pilgrimage started with Ganga Puja...
05 Jan, 2026, 09.36 PM IST
Large turnout of Devotees marks first Snan of Magh Mela 2026 in PrayagrajThe Magh Mela 2026 has begun in Uttar Pradesh with a large number of devotees taking a holy dip on Paush Purnima. Pilgrims gathered at the ...
03 Jan, 2026, 09.00 AM IST
Prayagraj Magh Mela 2026 to attract 15 crore devotees: Check dates, duration, ritual snans, special trains run by Railways and more detailsMagh Mela 2026: The Magh Mela 2026 will take place in Uttar Pradesh's Prayagraj which will commence from January 3 and will continue till M...
02 Jan, 2026, 11.49 AM IST
Pilgrimage spots fast emerging highlight for travel operators; many packages launchedDomestic pilgrimages have seen runway growth in the past year, and the year-end is likely to be no different, said industry executives. Not...
30 Nov, 2025, 08.44 AM IST
Steps taken for crowd control at Delhi station; special trains arranged: Union Minister Ashwini VaishnawUnion Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced that only passengers with reserved tickets can directly enter New Delhi railway station; ...
24 Feb, 2025, 11.57 AM IST
Over 410 million devotees take holy dip at Triveni SangamThe ongoing Mahakumbh at Triveni Sangam in Prayagraj attracts global devotees for its spiritual significance, with 410 million taking a sac...
09 Feb, 2025, 08.53 AM IST
Branded hotels see room for growth at religious spotsHotel chains are significantly expanding in religious destinations to meet the increasing demand for quality accommodations. Companies like...
07 Feb, 2025, 12.36 AM IST
Oyo to add 500 hotels at religious hubs to boost spiritual tourism in 2025Oyo plans to expand by adding 500 hotels at major religious centers across India to support the government's spiritual tourism initiatives....
22 Jan, 2025, 03.38 PM IST
Maha Kumbh 2025: Chattisgarh boy skates 600 km to reach PragyarajThe Maha Kumbh Mela, the world’s largest religious gathering, is underway in Prayagraj, attracting millions of devotees and spiritual seeke...
20 Jan, 2025, 01.17 PM IST
Gujarat CM flags off water ambulance from Gandhinagar for MahakumbhGujarat CM Bhupendra Patel flagged off a water ambulance for Mahakumbh in Prayagraj, starting January 2025. A walkathon was held to promote...
04 Jan, 2025, 01.42 PM IST
'Favourable climate, fruit-bearing trees': How Chinese traveller described Prayagraj in 644 CEMahakumbh Nagar in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, will host the Maha Kumbh in 2025. The region has historical importance, mentioned by the Chine...
24 Dec, 2024, 10.00 PM IST
Religious Tourism spots like Varanasi and Ayodhya may soon outshine Goa and AgraIndia experiences a surge in religious tourism post-COVID. Kashi Vishwanath corridor boosts UP tourism with 10 crore tourists in 2023. The ...
26 Apr, 2024, 02.36 PM IST
Senior citizens leave for Prayagraj by air on free pilgrimage under MP govt schemeMadhya Pradesh is the first state to provide the air travel facility to senior citizens for pilgrimage, government officials said. So far, ...
21 May, 2023, 11.06 AM IST
MP government to take senior citizens on free pilgrimage by air under its existing schemeIt will be part of the Chouhan government's flagship 'Mukhyamantri Teerth Darshan Yojana', which was launched in June 2012, an official sai...
14 Apr, 2023, 03.20 PM IST
Uttar Pradesh elections: Beware of dynasts and vote-bank netas, says Modi in AmethiThe prime minister also continued with his attack on opposition parties for their "silence" over a Gujarat court's verdict awarding death s...
25 Feb, 2022, 01.21 AM IST
Government to launch Kumbh promotion campaignThe tourism ministry will organise familiarisation tours for overseas tour operators to visit India for the Kumbh and will promote the even...
20 Dec, 2018, 07.58 AM IST