Kumbh Mela

The book noted that the government failed to prevent the stampede that took place during the 2013 Kumbh Mela and claimed 42 lives.

Team OpIndia has obtained 2 FIR copies registered by the Police. The sections imposed by the Mahakubh police against the accused persons are section 353 of the BNS, 2023, and section 67 of the IT Act.

As preparations intensify for the Maha Kumbh 2025, the Juna Akhada has completed the construction of its massive 4.75 lakh square feet pandal in Prayagraj

The Maha Kumbh Mela Authority and the police department have established a high-tech computerized lost-and-found registration centre utilizing AI technology

Maulana Shahabuddin Razvi Barelvi, president of the All India Muslim Jamat, has claimed that 55 bighas of Waqf land is being used for the Hindu religious event.

During this Kumbh, when Azam Khan was a minister, 42 people were killed in a stampede at the railway station of Prayagraj. This accident happened on February 10, 2013. This day was Mauni Amavasya and lakhs of devotees had come to Prayagraj to take a bath in the Ganga that day.

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

Religious leaders believe that Kumbh Mela is ancient. It did not start from a single event but its tradition evolved along with human civilisation. This event is a heritage of humanity, in which there is a wonderful amalgamation of religion, culture and society.

Uttar Pradesh Minister Rakesh Sachan said that approximately 45-50 crore devotees are expected to attend the Maha Kumbh 2025 in Prayagraj.

Urdu terminology like 'Shahi Snan' and 'Peshwai' would also be renamed in Hindi as 'Rajsi Snan' and 'Chhavni Pravesh'. According to the organization, using Hindi terminology has been a custom that has been going on for centuries.