Magh Mela, the 44-day religious fair, began on January 3 and will conclude on February 15, with lakhs of devotees expected to take ritual dips at the Sangam, the confluence of the Ganga, Yamuna and Saraswati. For centuries, the Magh Mela has served as a platform where ascetics display diverse and often extreme forms of penance and spiritual discipline, attracting pilgrims and seekers from across the country. Here are glimpses from the religious event (Pics/PTI)
06 January,2026 02:57 PM IST | Tarun Verma
Vishva Hindu Parishad protestors clashed with police in Delhi while demonstrating against the mob lynching of Dipu Chandra Das, a Hindu youth killed in Bangladesh. Heavy security was deployed near the Bangladesh High Commission to control the situation. (Pics/PTI)
23 December,2025 01:03 PM IST | Tarun Verma
Kedarnath Dham in Uttarakhand closed for winter on October 23 at 8:30 am on Bhai Dooj. CM Pushkar Singh Dhami and Governor Gurmit Singh offered prayers, while the pilgrimage season saw over 16.52 lakh devotees this year. (Pics/PTI and X)
23 October,2025 11:44 AM IST | Tarun Verma
In Photos
Married Hindu women across India, especially in the northern states, are celebrating the auspicious festival of Karva Chauth on Friday. Here are some shots of the festivities captured from the national capital (PICS/ PTI)
10 October,2025 09:28 PM IST | Anushree GaikwadADVERTISEMENT
