Tag: Maha Kumbh
At a time when the coronavirus disease (Covid-19) is again spreading fast across the country, events like the Kumbh Mela pose a particular concern for the authorities. There are big crowds near the river banks who wish to take a holy dip on the occasion, throwing social distancing for a toss. Such a thing is being witnessed in Uttarakhand's Haridwar, where people have gathered for the second royal bath of the Kumbh early on Monday. ....
Kumbh Mela Might Culminate Early Amid Covid-19 Surge
The Niranjan Akhada has announced curtailing the ongoing Kumbh Mela on April 17, almost two weeks ahead of schedule, after several senior BJP leaders in Uttarakhand held discussion with the Akhadas to convince them to end it amid surge in Covid-19 cases and concerns of violation of Covid protocols, a senior party leader said. ....
Maha Kumbh: Devotee Couple Blames 'unruly' Pilgrims For Tragic Stampede, Shares Ordeal
An elderly couple, who visited Maha Kumbh at Prayagraj in Uttar Pradesh, blamed the "unruly" pilgrims for the tragic stampede which claimed 30 lives and injured over 60 on Mauni Amavasya.....
