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Fire tears through tents at India's mega Hindu festival but causes no injuries

A fire has torn through at least 18 temporary tents at a massive Hindu festival thronged by millions of people in India’s northern Prayagraj city

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Cold wave grips Jammu and Kashmir; Doda continues to receive snowfall

As Jammu and Kashmir experiences 'Chillai Kalan,' a 40-day period of harsh winter, the Bhalessa area of Doda transformed into a winter wonderland following a fresh spell of snowfall" snowfall. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Major fire breaks out at Maha Kumbh Mela, watch video

Breaking news coming in from Prayagraj where a massive fire broke out at Sector 19. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Thick fog causes over 40 trains running behind schedule in Delhi

The Railways has advised passengers to check the latest train schedules before embarking on their journey. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Maha Kumbh: Numerous pilgrims visit on sixth day till 4pm

More than 2.5 million pilgrims visited the ongoing Maha Kumbh being held in the city of Prayagraj on the sixth day till 4 PM, as per the data released. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Free accommodation, food for devotees from Rajasthan at Maha Kumbh: CM

Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma has instructed authorities to provide free Read further on Dynamite News:

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Maha Kumbh: Over 2.5 million devotees take dip at Triveni Sangam

More than 2.5 million devotees took part in the holy dip at Triveni Sangam, a sacred confluence of Rivers Ganga. Read further on Dynamite News:

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SP Chief Akhilesh Yadav takes dip into Ganga in Haridwar amid ongoing Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj

SP Chief Akhilesh along with his family reached Haridwar and performed Pind Daan of his uncle Rajpal Singh Yadav. Read further on Dynamite News:

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AP PHOTOS: Tens of millions of Hindu devotees make do with little at Maha Kumbh festival

It’s late evening in the city of Prayagraj and the roadside vendors selling snacks are packing up their wares to shut for the night. Under the large fig trees, between two paved streets, a group of people is unpacking their bedding of brightly printed blankets. Using their bags as pillows…

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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 UK

Millions Gather For Maha Kumbh Festival In India

Experience the grandeur of the Maha Kumbh festival in Prayagraj, India, where millions seek spiritual cleansing and salvation.

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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

The Guardian - UK

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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