Delegates from 185 countries participate in Kumbh festivities
Two hundred and twenty delegates from 185 countries across the world landed in Prayagraj on Friday to take part in the ongoing Kumbh mela, an official said.
Two hundred and twenty delegates from 185 countries across the world landed in Prayagraj on Friday to take part in the ongoing Kumbh mela, an official said.
The chill in the atmosphere in and around the Sangam here failed to dampen the spirit of around 1.5 crore people who gathered on Sunday for the third 'shahi snan' at the confluence of Ganga, Yamuna and the mythical Saraswati.
The Mela commenced on January 15 on Makar Sankranti, the first bathing day, and the Mahashivratri on March 4 will mark its last bathing day.
All roads led to Sangam city where devotees gathered ahead the third and the final shahi snan on Basant Panchami, falling on Sunday, during which more than two crore people are expected to take a holy dip at the Kumbh Mela.
Prior to Basant Panchami, shaahi snaans were held on Makar Sankranti on January 15 and Mauni Amawasya on February 4.
Sea of devotees braved the cold and fog on Monday morning and took an auspicious dip at the Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj for the second 'Shahi Snan' or 'Mauni Amavasya'.
The grand religious event, which started on January 15 on the occasion of Makar Sakranti, is expecting participation of over three crore pilgrims for 'Mauni Amavasya'.
A boat carrying 11 devotees capsized near the Sangam on Saturday, an official said.
On Wednesday, a conglomerate of saints said, in Ayodhya, the construction of Ram Temple will start on February 21.
The approval of 600-km Ganga Expressway and making the film 'Uri: The Surgical Strike' tax-free were among the key decisions taken by the UP cabinet meet today.
The day also featured a historic signature campaign for the Guinness Book of World Records to generate awareness about ending child marriage. The Guinness World Records attempt is for the most signatures on a flag for the message: 'Yes to education, no to child marriage'.
The chief minister addressed the media following the cabinet meet in Prayagraj.
The special town built for religious fair in Uttar Pradesh has become the house of power as politicians line up to take a holy dip and mark their presence in the minds of Hindu voters.
The special town built for religious fair in Uttar Pradesh has become the house of power as politicians line up to take a holy dip and mark their presence in the minds of Hindu voters.
However, no official word has been received for the PM’s proposed visit.
