Kerala Government Halts Proposed Kumbh Mela Citing Environmental Concerns
The proposed Kumbh Mela in Kerala has hit a major roadblock after the state government issued a stop memo citing environmental concerns. The congregation, which was being revived after more than 250 years, is now uncertain as authorities say organisers violated norms related to riverbank usage. While organisers insist key rituals will continue, political parties have opposed the government's move, calling it an affront to devotees.
