The Magh Mela 2026 commenced in Prayagraj with over 31 lakh pilgrims taking a holy dip at the Sangam confluence on the first day. Authorities have deployed robust security, including 1500+ CCTV cameras, for crowd management and safety.
Over 22 lakh devotees marked Paush Purnima with a sacred bath at Sangam, starting the month-long Kalpwas. CM Yogi Adityanath extended greetings. Read about the massive arrangements.
Massive turnout of 23 lakh devotees marks Paush Purnima and the start of the month-long Magh Mela in Prayagraj. CM Yogi Adityanath extends greetings as administration ensures tight security and services.
After being denied permission to install an idol, an SP supporter took a unique dip in the Ganga with a portrait of Mulayam Singh Yadav on Paush Purnima at Prayagraj's Magh Mela. Details inside.
UP Culture Department transforms Prayagraj's Magh Mela into a cultural hub with a 2-day festival on Jan 4-5. Featuring Padma Shri Malini Awasthi, Sufi singer Mamta Joshi & more. Details inside!
Indian Railways implements extensive safety, crowd control, and passenger facilities at Prayagraj stations for Magh Mela 2026. Read about the special arrangements for a smooth pilgrimage journey.
CM Yogi Adityanath reviewed Varanasi's development projects, stressing global branding, faster land acquisition, traffic decongestion, and law & order. Read his key directives.
Northern Railway deployed 440 extra staff & 8 special trains to manage massive pilgrim influx at Prayagraj for Paush Purnima. Read about the extensive safety and passenger management arrangements.
Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath reviewed Varanasi's development projects, stressing global promotion, traffic ease, and land acquisition. He also focused on law & order and Magh Mela preparations.
Kashi Vishwanath Temple installs Lord Vishwanath's idol at Prayagraj's Magh Mela. Varanasi police finalise crowd control plans based on Maha Kumbh 2025 patterns for devotees' safety. Read details.
Discover the 6 sacred bathing dates for Magh Mela 2026 in Prayagraj, ending with the grand Mahashivratri Snan. Plan your spiritual journey to the Sangam.
The annual Magh Mela commenced at Triveni Sangam in Prayagraj with lakhs taking a holy dip on Paush Purnima. The mela will run until February 15, with a record number of Kalpvasis expected. Read more.
A 10-foot endangered Gangetic dolphin was found dead under a bridge in Kanpur. Officials suspect pollution, with a post-mortem pending. Read about the threats to this rare species.
To preserve the Ganga's sanctity during the Magh Mela, 350 Kanpur industrial units, including 288 tanneries, are closed from Dec 31 to Feb 15. Read about the massive inspection drive and the festival's scale.
Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath directs officials to ensure safety, cleanliness, and crowd management for Magh Mela and festivals. Read about the comprehensive arrangements.
Leader of Opposition Mata Prasad Pandey slams Magh Mela officials for barring Mulayam Singh Yadav's statue and filing a 'false' case. Read about the political controversy in Prayagraj.
UPSRTC Kanpur readies 270 buses & 9 electric vehicles for 24/7 service to Magh Mela starting Jan 3. No extra mela surcharge. Special shuttles for elderly & children.
UP's FSDA deploys 5 mobile labs & 24x7 camp to ensure safe, hygienic food for lakhs of pilgrims at Prayagraj's Magh Mela. Read about the comprehensive action plan.
Prayagraj mela administration establishes a 950-bigha township, Prayagwal Nagar, for devotees undertaking the 12-year kalpavas vow after Maha Kumbh 2025. Special arrangements include tents and bonfires for elderly pilgrims.
Over 15 lakh pilgrims thronged Sangam in Prayagraj for the Paush Purnima holy dip, marking the start of the 44-day Magh Mela. Security was heightened with 10,000 personnel. Read more about the spiritual spectacle.
Around 4 lakh devotees have begun the month-long Kalpvas at Prayagraj's Triveni Sangam on Paush Purnima. This ancient ritual, detailed in scriptures, offers virtues equal to 100 years of penance. Read more about this profound spiritual tradition.
NER GM Uday Borwankar reviewed crowd management at Prayagraj stations for Magh Mela. The zone also earned Rs 146.19 crore from scrap disposal under Mission Zero Scrap. Read for details.
Northern Railway halts train operations at Prayagraj Sangam station on key Magh Mela bathing days from Jan 2 to Feb 16. Check diverted trains, alternative stations, and travel advisory details here.
Discover the date, timings, and profound spiritual importance of Mauni Amavasya 2026, also known as Magh Amavasya. Learn about the rituals, benefits, and why this day is considered highly auspicious for silence and purification.
Kanpur administration seals a chemical factory and inspects 108 units to ensure Ganga purity for Magh Mela. Tannery closure roster enforced from Dec 31, 2025. Read the full report.
Paush Purnima 2026 date confusion resolved. Discover the correct tithi, spiritual significance, and powerful planetary remedies to perform on this auspicious day.
A Bengaluru initiative, 'Text when you get home', highlights that safety is about daily micro-decisions. Founder Devina S discusses building collective awareness. Read more.
The Magh Mela 2026 in Prayagraj commences on January 3, set to host 15 crore devotees. Explore the grand arrangements and the spirit of unity transcending caste and creed at this sacred congregation.
UPPSC postpones Prayagraj recruitment exams in January due to Magh Mela traffic. Key bathing festivals & travel restrictions force centre changes. Details on new dates and SSC CGL impact inside.
Indian Railways announces major operational changes for multiple trains on Delhi route during Prayagraj's Magh Mela. Check revised schedules, platform info, and key dates from Jan 2 to Feb 17.