Tag archive for ‘Kumbh’
By Editor On Saturday, April 23rd, 2016
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Spirituality, mysticism and festivity: All you need to know about this year’s Maha Kumbh Mela at Ujjain – Firstpost

Spirituality, mysticism, festivity, adventure and cultural extravaganza meet on the banks of River Kshipra at Ujjain in Madhya Pradesh, with the beginning of the month-long Maha Kumbh Mela — Simhastha on 22 April. With More...

By Editor On Saturday, April 23rd, 2016
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In Photos: Devotees Gather At Simhastha Kumbh Mela 2016 in Ujjain – The Quint

Early on Friday morning, the month-long Simhastha Kumbh Mela began in Ujjain, which is the largest gathering of Hindus in the world. Held every 12 years in this holy city, people, saints and seers come from all More...

By Editor On Saturday, April 23rd, 2016
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Simhastha Kumbh Mela begins in MP | The Indian Express

A sadhu at the Simhastha Kumbh Mela in Ujjain Friday. PTI TENS OF thousands of people from all parts of the country turned up for the first shahi snan on Friday as the month-long Simhastha Kumbh Mela began on More...

By Editor On Saturday, April 23rd, 2016
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Transgenders make debut at Kumbh | The Indian Express

The maiden entry of Kinnar Akhara, an institution representing transgenders, at the Kumbh drew maximum attention as devotees scrambled to seek their blessings when they arrived at Gandharv Ghat Friday evening. Handing More...

By Editor On Friday, April 22nd, 2016
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3000 artists to perform in National Cultural Festival at Kumbh | The Indian Express

Around 3,000 artists from across the country are likely to perform at National Cultural Festival being organised at Ujjain as part of month-long ‘Simhastha Kumbh’ which starts from Saturday. Classical vocalist More...

By Editor On Monday, April 18th, 2016
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Biggest allocation — Kumbh gets a Central boost: Rs 100 cr to Madhya Pradesh | The Indian Express

The Union Culture Ministry will allocate about Rs 100 crore for the Simhastha Mahakumbh, which begins in Ujjain on April 22, officials said. This will be the biggest budget allocation from the ministry for the More...

By Editor On Monday, April 11th, 2016
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State to open visitor centre at Ujjain Kumbh Mela – Times of India

Ranchi: The state’s tourism department has tied up with Madhya Pradesh (MP) tourism department to provide devotees planning to attend the Simhastha Mahakumbh in Ujjain with facilities to make their trip memorable.The More...

By Editor On Friday, April 8th, 2016
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The 360-degree darshan: Virtual Reality finds a new use case around the Ujjain Kumbh | The Indian Express

An elderly woman in Ushapur village, taking the virtual tour of Mahakaal temple with folded hands. This might not be the picture that comes to to your mind when you hear the word Virtual Reality. But in Ushapur More...

By Editor On Thursday, April 7th, 2016
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Banking facilities for Kumbh devotees in Ujjain – Times of India

IBA had set up a sub-committee to look into the entire issue of ATM charges and suggested a levy for usage in urban locations. BHOPAL: Devotees coming to the Simhastha (Kumbh) Mela beginning April 22 in More...

By Editor On Friday, March 25th, 2016
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Madhya Pradesh targets 97 lakh kg marigold flowers for Simhasth Kumbh

Ujjain–The Madhya Pradesh government has made special arrangements for making available adequate quantities of fruit, vegetables and flowers for the Simhasth Kumbh pilgrimage here, including a targeted supply More...