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In A First, Transgenders Take Holy Dip At Kumbh Mela

India News | Agence France-Presse | Wednesday January 16, 2019

For decades Laxmi Narayan Tripathi has fought the conservative laws and beliefs to put her transgender community on a par with the rest of society, and now she has notched up a new milestone

About 2 Crore Devotees Take Holy Dip As 50-Day Kumbh Mela Begins

India News | Indo-Asian News Service | Tuesday January 15, 2019

In one of the largest religious gatherings in the world, more than two crore pilgrims and holy men took a dip at the Sangam, the confluence of the Ganga and Yamuna rivers and the mythical Saraswati, as the Kumbh Mela opened on Tuesday, officials in Prayagraj said.

More Than 3 Million Devotees Take Holy Dip In Bengal's Gangasagar Mela

India News | Indo-Asian News Service | Tuesday January 15, 2019

Over three million devotees from across India and abroad, braved the icy cold water to take a holy dip in the confluence of river Ganga on Tuesday at the annual Gangasagar Fair in West Bengal's Sagar Island on Makar Sankranti.

Smriti Irani Takes Holy Dip In Ganga To Mark Kumbh, Tweets Picture

India News | NDTV News Desk | Tuesday January 15, 2019

Union minister Smriti Irani took a holy dip in the river Ganges as Kumbh Mela began today with a Shahi Snan at Prayagraj in Uttar Pradesh. Smriti Irani also tweeted a picture of her holy dip, with the caption "Har Har Gange".

Kumbh Begins, Over 2 Crore Devotees Take Holy Dip On 1st Day: 10-Points

India News | Edited by Debjani Chatterjee | Tuesday January 15, 2019

For lakhs of devotees, the moment arrived just at daybreak, when they took a 'holy dip' amid chants of 'Har Har Gange' at the Sangam, marking the beginning of the 50-day Kumbh Mela today. Sangam, the confluence of the Ganga, Yamuna and the mythical Saraswati, is considered to be one of the most sacred places in the country. Kumbh Nagari, spr...

Kumbh Mela 2019 Live Updates: Devotees Take Holy Dip In Sangam In UP

India News | Edited by Aditi Ghosh | Tuesday January 15, 2019

Amid tight security, the 55-day long Kumbh Mela commenced with the Shahi Snan of Akharas at Prayagraj in Uttar Pradesh today.

Thousands Brave The Cold To Take Holy Dip As 50-Day Kumbh Mela Begins

India News | Edited by Debjani Chatterjee | Tuesday January 15, 2019

In an electrifying setting, thousands of pilgrims took a dip at Sangam - the confluence of Ganga, Yamuna and the mystical Saraswati - at daybreak as the Kumbh Mela officially started today on Makar Sankranti. The Kumbh is the largest congregation of pilgrims in the world; over 12 crore are expected this year.

Pollution In Gomti River Causes Devotees To Avoid Holy Dip On Sankranti

India News | ANI | Monday January 14, 2019

Makar Sankranti: Devotees from across the country refused to perform holy dip in the Gomti River on the occasion of Makar Sankranti in Uttar Pradesh capital Lucknow on Monday due to the presence of toxins in the water.

Lakhs Of Kumbh Devotees Celebrate Makar Sankranti, Bathe In Holy Water

India News | Edited by Anuj Pant | Monday January 14, 2019

Makar Sankranti at Kumbh Mela 2019: Lakhs of devotees from across the country, who have thronged for the Kumbh mela in Uttar Pradesh's Prayagraj, took a holy dip today at Sangam Ghat on the auspicious occasion of Makar Sankranti.

Train 18 To Have Another Trial Run Today Between New Delhi And Prayagraj

India News | Press Trust of India | Saturday December 29, 2018

Train 18, which has already gained a maximum speed of 180kmph during trials, will leave for Prayag Raj, formerly known as Allahabad, at 00.55 am Saturday for yet another trial run to the holy city in preparation for its commercial run on the route from January, a senior official said.

Men Snatched Our Holy Offering Kits, Say Women Devotees At Sabarimala

Kerala News | Edited by Debjani Chatterjee | Sunday December 23, 2018

As tension gripped Pamba at the foothills of the Ayyappa temple in Sabarimala, the women's group waiting to enter the shrine told NDTV that protesting devotees "snatched" their 'irumudi' or offerings kit that devotees carry on their heads.

Congress Leader's Advice To Yogi Adityanath On Ram Statue In Ayodhya

India News | Edited By Richa Taneja (With Inputs From ANI) | Friday December 14, 2018

The Congress veteran Karan Singh wrote that Sita statue deserves a respected place in Ayodhya as she never got to live in the holy city.

Here's How You Can Add More Basil In Your Diet

Food | Deeksha Sarin | Friday December 7, 2018

Basil, or tulsi, is one of the oldest herbs known to the mankind. It is known for its strong healing and medicinal properties. The holy basil is quite often used in a number of prasad preparations and also forms an intrinsic part of various stews and curries.

818-Year-Old Kadavumbagam Synagogue Reopens In Kerala After 4 Decades

Kerala News | ANI | Friday December 7, 2018

Sefer Torah, which is a handwritten copy of the Torah (holy scripture), was brought from Israel and kept in the renovated Kadavumbagam synagogue in Kerala.

Board At Vadodara Mosque Gate Denies Entry To Muslim BJP Leader

Cities | Press Trust of India | Thursday December 6, 2018

A board was put up at the gate of a mosque in Gujarat's Vadodara 'banning' a Muslim BJP leader from entering the holy place, police said Thursday, adding it was not clear who put it up.