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Uttar Pradesh POCSO court orders registration of FIR against Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati

Mr. Saraswati accused of sexually abusing two children at his ashram under the guise of guru seva during the Magh Mela i

The Hindu 21 Feb 2026 10:51 pm

40 lakh devotees take holy dip in Ganga, Sangam on Magh Melas last day

The Magh Mela also remained in the news amid tensions between Swami Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati and the administration

The Hindu 15 Feb 2026 11:00 pm

21 Lakh Devotees Take Holy Dip In Ganga, Sangam On Magh Melas Last Day

Prayagraj (UP), Feb 15: On the occasion of Mahashivratri, the last bathing day of the ongoing Magh Mela, 21 lakh devotee

Daily Excelsior 15 Feb 2026 12:30 pm

Over 2 Million Take Holy Dip at Sangam on Mahashivratri; 10 Million Expected as Magh Mela Concludes

Prayagraj, Feb 15: More than two million devotees took a holy dip at the Triveni Sangam since Brahmamuhurta on Mahashivr

The Northlines 15 Feb 2026 11:31 am

Prayagraj: UP ATS mobile squads on high alert as lakhs take holy dip on Mahashivratri

Magh Mela officer Rishi Raj said, Today is the last 'snan parv' of the Magh Mela, and devotees are coming in large numbe

The Economic Times 15 Feb 2026 9:24 am

10 lakh devotees take holy dip on Mahashivaratri at Sangam ghats in Prayagraj

Large crowds gathered for the Mahashivratri holy dip at Prayagraj's Sangam ghats. Uttar Pradesh ATS monitored the Magh M

The Economic Times 15 Feb 2026 8:42 am

Swami Avimukteshwaranand Asks CM Yogi Adityanath To Prove He Is Hindu Amid Magh Mela Row

Swami Avimukteshwaranand challenged Yogi Adityanath to prove his commitment to Hindu values by halting beef exports from

News18 30 Jan 2026 11:38 pm

Magh Mela row: Seer ups the ante; asks CM Yogi to prove he is 'Hindu sympathiser'

Swami Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati has asked UP CM Yogi Adityanath to stop beef exports from the state and declare the c

The Times of India 30 Jan 2026 6:59 pm

Stop beef export to prove commitment as Hindu sympathiser: Avimukteshwaranand to CM Yogi Adityanath

Swami Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati has challenged Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. He demands a ban on cow

The Economic Times 30 Jan 2026 2:18 pm

End Of Magh Mela Row? A Big Claim After Shankaracharya's Apology Demand

Uttar Pradesh's Prayagraj administration is ready to apologise to Shankaracharya Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati, the seer'

NDTV 30 Jan 2026 9:09 am

BJPs arrogance broke tradition: Akhilesh after seer leaves Magh Mela

Lucknow: Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav launched into a diatribe against the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJ

The Siasat Daily 28 Jan 2026 7:20 pm

Without Taking Holy Dip, Shankaracharya Leaves Magh Mela Amid Stand-off With UP Govt

The row began earlier this month when Shankaracharya said he and his supporters were stopped from taking a holy dip at t

News18 28 Jan 2026 4:43 pm

Magh Mela bathing row: Swami Avimukteshwaranand leaves fair ground 'with heavy heart'

Shankaracharya Swami Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati departed the Magh Mela in Prayagraj with deep regret. He had been prot

The Economic Times 28 Jan 2026 3:58 pm

Practice of linking religion with politics fraught with dangers: Mayawati on Shankracharya row

The former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister's remarks came amid an ongoing row involving the head of Jyotirmath in Badrinath

The Hindu 24 Jan 2026 1:02 pm

Basant Panchami draws over 1 cr devotees to Prayagrajs Magh Mela

Prayagraj witnessed a massive gathering on Basant Panchami. More than one crore devotees performed holy dips in the Gang

The Economic Times 23 Jan 2026 9:53 am

Controversy erupts in U.P. over notice to religious leader over use of Shankaracharya title

The tug of war between the authorities and Mr. Saraswati started during the Magh Mela, an annual month-long religious fa

The Hindu 21 Jan 2026 9:47 pm

'For Dignity Of Shankaracharya Tradition': Why Is Revered Spiritual Guru Protesting At Magh Mela?

Swami Avimukteshwaranand's ongoing dharna was triggered by a police confrontation on 'Mauni Amavasya, and he has demande

News18 20 Jan 2026 7:00 am

Congress slams BJP over mistreatment of Shankaracharya at Magh Mela

Accuses the ruling party of hypocrisy on religion; seeks Prime Ministers intervention

The Hindu 19 Jan 2026 9:35 pm

Cry Of Joy At Magh Mela: Pilgrim Gives Birth To Baby Girl At Sangam, Names Her...

A moment of faith turned historic at the Prayagraj Magh Mela when a pilgrim from Madhya Pradesh gave birth at the fairs

News18 19 Jan 2026 10:50 am

UP: 4.52 crore take holy dip at Sangam on Mauni Amavasya; probe seer's 'mistreatment', says Akhilesh

Over 4.52 crore devotees performed a holy dip at the Sangam on Mauni Amavasya during the Magh Mela. The event saw a brie

The Economic Times 18 Jan 2026 10:40 pm

UP: 1.3 Crore Devotees Take Holy Dip On Mauni Amavasya Morning At Sangam

Prayagraj (UP), Jan 18: More than 1.3 crore devotees took a holy dip in the Ganga and at the Sangam by 8 am on Sunday on

Daily Excelsior 18 Jan 2026 11:27 am

UP: 1.5 crore devotees take a dip at Sangam a day before Mauni Amavasya

PRAYAGRAJ (UP), Jan 17: Around 1.5 crore devotees took a dip in Ganga river at Triveni Sangam here on Saturday as part o

Daily Excelsior 18 Jan 2026 4:28 am

Magh Mela: Over one crore people take dip on Makar Sankranti; devotees urged not to use oil, soap

PRAYAGRAJ (UP), Jan 15: More than one crore devotees took a holy dip in the Ganga and the Sangam at the ongoing Magh Mel

Daily Excelsior 16 Jan 2026 4:30 am

Magh Mela: Over 36 Lakh Take Dip At Sangam On Makar Sankranti

Prayagraj, Jan 15: More than 36 lakh devotees took dip in the Ganga and the Sangam at the ongoing Magh Mela here on Thur

Daily Excelsior 15 Jan 2026 3:16 pm

Magh Mela: Over 21 lakh take dip at Sangam on Makar Sankranti

Prayagraj: More than 21 lakh devotees took dip in the Ganga and the Sangam at the ongoing Magh Mela here on Thursday, Ja

The Siasat Daily 15 Jan 2026 12:47 pm

Magh Mela 2026: New Tent Colony In Place For Devotees Cost, How To Book, Tips

The state-of-the-art tent colony has been developed by the Uttar Pradesh State Tourism Development Corporation (UPSTDC).

News18 14 Jan 2026 6:30 pm

Who is Satua Baba? Spiritual Leader Drives Rs 4-Crore Porsche At Prayagraj's Magh Mela

During the Magh Mela, Satua Baba has reportedly been allotted the largest area for an ashram.

News18 14 Jan 2026 5:47 pm

Video: Spiritual Leader Satua Baba Seen Driving Porsche At Magh Mela In UP

Satua Baba was earlier seen driving a Land Rover Defender worth Rs 3 crore.

NDTV 14 Jan 2026 3:51 pm

Magh Mela: Over 9 Lakh Devotees Take Holy Dip at Prayagraj Sangam

More than nine lakh devotees take a holy dip at the Sangam in Prayagraj ahead of Makar Sankranti during the ongoing Magh

Web Dunia 14 Jan 2026 1:17 pm

Magh Mela: Over Nine Lakh Devotees Take Dip In Sangam

Prayagraj, Jan 14: More than nine lakh devotees took a dip in the Ganga and at the Sangam here on Wednesday morning as p

Daily Excelsior 14 Jan 2026 12:20 pm

Over 9 Lakh Devotees Take Holy Dip In Prayagraj On Ekadashi

On the occasion of Ekadashi, a large number of devotees arrived at the Sangam Ghat in Prayagraj to take a holy dip durin

NDTV 14 Jan 2026 9:56 am

North India shivers under intense cold wave; Magh Mela draws devotees despite biting chill

According to IMD, the city's maximum temperature is expected to hover around 20 degrees Celsius, while the minimum is li

The Hindu Businessline 12 Jan 2026 9:50 am

Who is Afsana Pawar? 'Next Mona Lisa' at Prayagraj Magh Mela 2026, internet goes gaga over garland seller; watch video

At the Prayagraj Magh Mela 2026, garland seller Afsana Pawar went viral on social media for her beauty and charm. Fans a

DNA India 9 Jan 2026 3:26 pm

Magh Mela sees start of five-day Panchkosi Parikrama in Prayagraj

The Panchkosi Parikrama, a significant tradition of Prayagraj, has begun at the Magh Mela. This five-day pilgrimage star

The Economic Times 5 Jan 2026 9:36 pm

Magh Mela 2026: Good news for pilgrims as Indian Railways offers extra...at Prayagraj Railway station, check details

Indian Railways has added temporary train stops at Prayag, Rambagh, and Jhunsi stations during Magh Mela 2026 in Prayagr

DNA India 5 Jan 2026 2:32 pm

Magh Mela 2026: Devotees mark first Snan in Prayagraj, know all the dates of auspicious bathing and its religious significance

Magh Mela is a sacred festival where devotees take holy dips, pray and meditate. Starting 2026 with rituals, music and c

DNA India 3 Jan 2026 11:30 am

Lakhs Bathe In Freezing Sangam Waters As Magh Mela Begins In Prayagraj

Prayagraj, Jan 3: Lakhs of devotees from different walks of life, including the elderly and children, took a dip in the

Daily Excelsior 3 Jan 2026 11:21 am

Large turnout of Devotees marks first Snan of Magh Mela 2026 in Prayagraj

The Magh Mela 2026 has begun in Uttar Pradesh with a large number of devotees taking a holy dip on Paush Purnima. Pilgri

The Economic Times 3 Jan 2026 9:00 am

Prayagraj Magh Mela 2026 to attract 15 crore devotees: Check dates, duration, ritual snans, special trains run by Railways and more details

Magh Mela 2026: The Magh Mela 2026 will take place in Uttar Pradesh's Prayagraj which will commence from January 3 and w

The Economic Times 2 Jan 2026 11:49 am

Prayagraj gears up for Magh Mela 2026, preparations underway

Prayagraj is gearing up for the Magh Mela 2026. Preparations include expanding the Mela area to 800 hectares. A new sect

The Economic Times 13 Dec 2025 10:59 am