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Devotees Take Holy Dip in Ganga at Har Ki Pauri on Basant Panchami: WATCH VIDEO

02 Feb 2025

Thousands throng to Har Ki Pauri, Haridwar, on February 2, 2025, for Sacred Basant Panchami Rituals to bathe in Ganga and perform puja to Saraswati. Spiritual fervor runs high as devotees from various parts of India join the revered rituals, seeking blessings for wisdom, prosperity, and well-being. Massive Influx of...

Woman Skydives From 13,000 Feet To Unfurl Maha Kumbh Flag | WATCH

15 Jan 2025

The Maha Kumbh Mela, one of the largest religious gatherings in the world, is currently underway in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, drawing millions of pilgrims to the sacred confluence of the Ganga, Yamuna, and Saraswati rivers. As over 35 crore devotees are expected to take part in the event, a viral...

UP Officer Swept Away in Ganga; Divers Demanded Rs 10,000 To Rescue Him

02 Sep 2024

The search for Uttar Pradesh health department deputy director Aditya Vardhan Singh, who was swept away by strong currents in the Ganga, continued into its second day on Sunday. Singh, 45, was at Nanamau Ghat in Bilhaur, Unnao, on Saturday afternoon when the incident occurred. According to police, Singh moved...

Kanwar Yatra: Delhi-Meerut Expressway, NH 58 To Face 14-Day Traffic Restrictions | Dates and Details

06 Jul 2024

In anticipation of the upcoming Kanwar Yatra, traffic authorities have announced significant changes affecting National Highway 58 (NH 58) linking Delhi to Haridwar, as well as the Delhi-Meerut Expressway. The yatra, expected to attract a large number of devotees, will lead to phased suspensions of vehicular traffic from July 22...

Ganga River Records Historic Low Water Levels In Varanasi

16 Jun 2024

The Ganga River in Varanasi is experiencing historically low water levels, attributed to the intense heat. Normally spanning 70 to 80 meters wide in June, the river has shrunk to just 30 to 35 meters, causing it to recede from the ghats. This unprecedented decline has exposed debris such as...

Magh Purnima: Devotees Take Holy Dip in UP

24 Feb 2024

On Saturday morning, devotees took a holy dip at Sangam in Uttar Pradesh on the occasion of Magh Purnima, the full moon night of the Magha month in the Hindu calendar. Devotees also prayed at the Sangam, a confluence of three rivers: the Ganga, the Yamuna, and the mythical Saraswati. Kalpavas,...

Centre approves for new bridge over river Ganga in Bihar

27 Dec 2023

The construction of a new, 4.56-kilometer, six-lane bridge over the Ganga that connects Digha and Sonepur in Bihar received approval on Wednesday from the Union Cabinet, which is presided over by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. When the bridge is finished, Bihar's north and south will be connected. The country's inland...

Devotees take holy dip in river Ganga on the occasion of ‘Ekadashi’

23 Nov 2023

On the occasion of Ekadashi and Tulsi Vivah, devotees flocked to Dashashwamedh Ghat in Varanasi in large numbers to dip in the holy Ganga river. On this occasion, devotees along the Ganga Ghat offered prayers and carried out rituals. "Today, the Tulsi Vivah is celebrated with grandeur; women observe fasts,...

Devotees take dip at confluence of Ganga, Yamuna on auspicious occasion of Dhanteras

10 Nov 2023

On the auspicious occasion of Dhanteras, thousands of people prayed for good health and fortune while taking a dip at the confluence of the holy Ganga and Yamuna. Most of the nation observes Dhanvantari Jayantim on Friday, which is the first day of Diwali. It is thought that human suffering...

Kanpur stages a half marathon to raise awareness of cleaning up Ganga

06 Nov 2022

A half marathon was organised by the civic society on Sunday along with the Kanpur District Administration. This 10-kilometer race served to connect and educate the general public about the need to keep Ganga and Kanpur clean. A significant number of individuals showed up. "This event has been organised to...

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