Today, 14 January 2013 Maha Kumbh Mela begins in Allahabad Prayag Sangam. Purna Kumbh Mela is held once in 12 years. Kumbh Mela is the largest religious congregation in the world. This time, 2013, it is being held in Allahabad which is on the banks of Triveni Sangam, confluence of three holy rivers – Ganga, […]
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Kumbh Mela – Allahabad: Shri Panchayati Akhadaa Mahanirvani
Shri Panchayati Akhadaa Mahanirvani is one of the popular Akharas participating in Maha Kumbh Mela 2019 of Allahabad Prayag Sangam. Maha Kumbh Mela 2019 begins on January 15 (Makar Sankranti) and ends on March 4 (Maha Shivratri). Here are the images of Shri Panchayati Akhadaa Mahanirvani Akaada.
Radhe Maa to be Mahamandaleshwar at Kumbh Mela 2013
Matamayi Shri Radhe Maa would lead a procession of Naga Sadhus to Sangm for the first Shani Snan on January 14th 2013 on the occasion of Makar Sankranti. The 45 year old Radhe Maa is the first lady to be the Mahamandaleshwar which is considered to be the status equivalent of God among the members […]
Maha Kumbh Mela in Allahabad, Prayag Sangam
The Maha Kumbh Mela, also known as the Purna Kumbh Mela will be held in Allahabad from 27th January to 25th February in 2013. This is the most auspicious and biggest fair which falls once every 12 years and attended by millions of devotees every year. Allahabad as it is called now means the ‘City […]
Kumbh Mela – Allahabad: Panchayati Akhadaa Shree Niranjani
Shri Panchayati Akhadaa Shree Niranjani Akhaada is one of the popular Akharas participating in Maha Kumbh Mela 2019 of Allahabad Prayag Sangam. Maha Kumbh Mela 2019 begins on January 15 (Makar Sankranti) and ends on March 4 (Maha Shivratri). Here are the images of Shri Panchayati Akhadaa Shree Niranjani Akhadaa.
Kumbh Mela – Allahabad: Shri Panchdashnam Juna Akhadaa
Shri Panchdashnam Juna Akhadaa is one of the popular Akharas participating in Maha Kumbh Mela 2019 of Allahabad Prayag Sangam. Maha Kumbh Mela 2019 begins on January 15 (Makar Sankranti) and ends on March 4 (Maha Shivratri). Here are the images of Shri Panchdashnam Juna Akhadaa.
Significance of Kumbh Mela 2013
Kumbha Mela of 2013 is the Maha Kumbh Mela or the Purna Kumbh Mela which comes once in 12 years and is the largest gathering of pilgrims anywhere in the world. Nearly 100 million people are expected to attend this year’s Kumbh Mela to take the holy dip. In Hindu religious belief, it is believed […]
UPSRTC to run 6000 buses for Kumbh Mela
UPSRTC, Uttar Pradesh State Roadways Transport Corporation, will run 6000 additional buses for Kumbh Mela 2013 at Allahabad. In order to clear the extra rush of passengers during the Maha Kumbh Mela, UPSRTC has taken this decision. Kumbh Mela begins on January 14 (Makar Sankranti) and ends on Maha Shivratri (March 10). As per the UPSRTC […]
Bilaspur, Allahabad Special Train for Kumbh Mela
South East Central Railway will run a special train from Bilaspur to Allahabad on January 9, 2013, for Maha Kumbh Mela of Prayag Sangam. The special train number 08297, to have single trip only, will leave Bilaspur at 14.20 hours and reach Pendra Road at 15.52-15.54 hours, Anuppur at 16.45-16.50 hours, Shahdol at 17.33-17.35, Katni […]
Mumbai Allahabad Special Trains for Kumbh Mela 2013
Western Railways will run a special train to Allahabad from Mumbai Bandra Terminus in order to clear the extra rush of pilgrims for Maha Kumbh Mela 2013. Train No 09011 Bandra Terminus – Allahabad Special train will depart from Bandra Terminus at 4.55 pm on January 7, 2013 (Monday). The special train will reach Allahabad […]
Separate cell for Nashik Kumbh Mela 2015-16, Mahant Gyandas Maharaj demands
Mahant Gyandas Maharaj, the president of Akhil Bharatiya Akhanda Parishad, has demanded the government to appoint separate officer and cell for Nashik Kumbh Mela 2015-16. He and other Sadhu mahants also demanded that considering the growth in population, 300 acre of land should be reserved for Simhastha Kumbh Mela. Nashik Kumbh Mela 2015-26 will be […]
Amavasya April 2010 – No Moon Day date in April 2010
Amavasya or No Moon day in April 2010 is known as Pavitramavasya for Maha Kumbh Mela snan. The date of Amavasya in April 2010 is April 14, Wednesday. April 2010 Amavasya is known as Chaitra Amavasya in Marathi, Gujarati, Kannada and Telugu calendars and Adhik Vaishakh Maas Amavasya in other North Indian calendars. As per […]
Kumbh Mela 2010 – Important Kumbh Mela Snan dates and Festivals days
Kumbh Mela, the largest religious congregation in the world, takes place when the planet Jupiter or Guru enters into Kumbha Rashi (Aquarius) and the Sun enters into Mesha Rashi (Aries). The first important and auspicious Kumbh Mela snan is performed on Makara Sankranti (January 14, 2010). Mauni Amavasya, Basant Panchami, Magh Purnima, Maha Shivaratri, Somvati […]
Kumbh Mela Special Trains – Haridwar Kumbh Mela Yatra from Punjab and Jammu
Kumbh Mela, the largest religious congregation in the world will attract millions of devotees from all around the world. To clear the extra rush of devotees for Haridwar Kumbh Mela 2010, Indian Railways will run special trains from Amritsar and Jammu on special days. The special train, 0546-0455, will be run from Amritsar to Haridwar […]
Save Yamuna campaign launched by Vrindavan eco-activists
Save Yamuna is the campaign launched by Vrindavan activists to save River Yamuna from sewage waste, industrial wastes release and lack of sanitation facilities. The activists fear that the coming Kumbh Mela may lead the Yamuna into even much poorer stage. New Kerala reports: Even as preparations are underway here for a large religious festival […]
Magh Month 2010 – Magh Maas dates in 2010
Magh month or Magh maas (January – February) is the most auspicious month for devotees of Lord Shiva. Magh maas is the 11th Hindu month. Magh month 2010 starts on January 1, 2010 and ends on January 30, 2010 as per North Indian calendars followed in Uttar Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Uttarakhand, Chhattisgarh, […]