NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday visited the Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj, where he took a holy dip at the Triveni Sangam, the sacred confluence of the Ganga, Yamuna, and Saraswati. Accompanied by Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath, the Prime Minister arrived at the Sangam aboard a boat from Arail Ghat….
At 1am, we joined the flow of humanity. We were 30m from the photographers’ stage when the crowd suddenly stopped,” write TOI photographers Basabdatta Sarkar & Krishna Roy. “There was a pushback, followed by screams… Holy chants turned to cries for help.” Since we arrived Sunday in Prayagraj, all we heard were chants of “Har…
Photographers Basabdatta Sarkar and Krishna Roy recount their experience at Prayagraj’s Mauni Amavasya where an incident led to panic. Amid holy chants, a sudden pushback and screams marked the tragic scene at the sacred riverbank, highlighting the dangers of overcrowding during such massive gatherings. At 1am, we joined the flow of humanity. We were 30m…
Mount Kailash, deep in Tibet, is a sacred place for Hindus, Buddhists, and Jains. It’s believed to be the home of Lord Shiva and other divine beings, drawing many pilgrims despite its remote and difficult location. But beyond its spiritual importance, there’s a strange mystery—people who spend 12 hours near Kailash say it feels like…
Amit Shah takes holy dip at Triveni Sangam, Prayagraj NEW DELHI: Union home minister Amit Shah on Monday visited Prayagraj for a one-day trip, where he took holy dip at the Triveni Sangam during the ongoing Maha Kumbh. Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath welcomed Shah upon his arrival in the city.Amit Shah was joined…
A night image of Kedarnath Dham bathed in the soft glow of moonlight has captured the hearts of netizens, including Indian businessman Anand Mahindra. The photo, showcasing the majestic temple nestled amidst the snow-capped Himalayas, has gone viral on social media.The image depicts the Kedarnath temple bathed in a serene blue light, contrasting beautifully with…
