Over nine lakh devotees took a holy dip at the Sangam in Prayagraj on Wednesday ahead of Makar Sankranti during the ongoing Magh Mela. Authorities expect the turnout to rise to 1–1.5 crore by evening, with extensive security and traffic arrangements in place
14 January,2026 12:48 PM IST | Prayagraj | PTIViral videos of crowds bathing spark outrage from environmentalists, who accuse authorities of flouting wildlife laws and court orders; Immediate cessation of all religious and cultural events involving crowds, music, loudspeakers, or river use inside SGNP
15 August,2025 08:32 AM IST | Mumbai | Ranjeet JadhavAs part of the annual Maha Shivaratri festival, the Pazhamthinni Karuppa Eswaran temple in Vilakkethi village conducted a midnight public auction on Wednesday, a tradition followed for several years
28 February,2025 10:23 PM IST | Erode | PTICelebrating the 'Great Night of Shiva', the Indian guru said it is a night for immense possibilities to accelerate one's spiritual growth and evolution
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