The Magh Mela in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, held at the sacred Triveni Sangam—the confluence of the rivers Ganga, Yamuna and the legendary Saraswati—is one of India’s largest religious pilgrimages. Each year, it draws sadhus who represent centuries-old traditions of renunciation and spiritual discipline to the holy banks of the Sangam. Alongside ash-covered ascetics sitting in silent meditation, the Mela also presents striking modern contrasts. Some sadhus now arrive in luxury cars, accompanied by followers and supported by contemporary comforts, reflecting the changing face of an ancient spiritual gathering. PICS/PTI
15 January,2026 09:19 PM IST | Tarun Verma
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The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an alert for dense fog and a cold wave in Prayagraj as winter conditions intensify across Uttar Pradesh, significantly impacting daily life and visibility (PICS/ PTI)
02 January,2026 04:25 PM IST | Anushree Gaikwad
A thick layer of toxic smog engulfed parts of the national capital on Wednesday, with visuals emerging from the ITO area amid worsening air quality. The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has invoked all actions under GRAP Stage-IV in Delhi-NCR. (Pics/PTI)
24 December,2025 11:28 AM IST | ronak mastakar
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Residents of Agra on Tuesday woke up to a dense blanket of smog enveloping the city, with low visibility affecting several iconic locations, including the Taj Mahal. (PICS/ PTI)
23 December,2025 04:05 PM IST | Anushree GaikwadADVERTISEMENT
