Culture and History

The Britishers claimed that the Japanese could bomb the Kumbh location and prohibited the religious gathering,

Justice Radhabinod Pal argued in his dissenting judgement that the tribunal was a "sham employment of legal process for the satisfaction of a thirst for revenge".

Female Naga sadhus renounce the material world and lead a life of celibacy and solitude while performing rigorous religious practices.

The massacre took place a few years after the Jallianwala Bagh incident and reportedly resulted in even more bloodshed.

Sachchidananda Swami of Shivgiri Mutt says that tradition of visiting temples without shirt should be abolished, calling it a kind of casteism, Kerala govt agrees

It is said that the benefits of bathing in Prayagraj Kumbh are obtained only when one visits the Akshayvat tree located there. There is an ancient fort on the banks of Sangam, in which this Akshayvat is located.

Besides, tourists coming to Prayagraj Maha Kumbh will now be able to enjoy the panoramic view of Sangam through speed motor boat. This service will start from the first week of January. It will be operated by the Tourism Department from the fort and Arail Ghat. Devotees will go to Sangam by boat, take a bath on the floating jetty there and then return.

The Muslim League quickly transitioned from demanding a separate electorate for Muslims to asking for a separate country.

The Uttar Pradesh Government is making extensive preparations to ensure that Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 in Prayagraj is a grand, safe, and spiritually enriching event

These Akharas of Naga Sadhus are - Panchdashnami Jun Akhara, Niranjani Akhara, Mahanirvani Akhara, Atal Akhara, Agni Akhara, Anand Akhara and Awahan Akhara.