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MAHAKUMBH: NCR’s Prayagraj div operates 300 trains on Basant Panchami

Trains from Prayagraj Junction and Subedarganj were directed towards Delhi, Agra, and Kanpur, whereas services from Naini and Chheoki stations operated towards Satna, Maihar, and Manikpur, they added.

For representation only (HT File Photo)
Published on Feb 05, 2025 05:12 AM IST
By, Mahakumbh Nagar (prayagraj):

Muslim bandmasters lead akhada processions for Amrit Snan

As the tent city geared up for the third and last Amrit Snan of the Mahakumbh on Basant Panchami, bandmasters and their groups waited patiently near bonfires set up outside the akhada camps to help them beat the early morning chill.

A band with a Muslim bandmaster leads a procession of an akhada for the Basant Panchami Snan, in Prayagraj on Monday. (Anil Kumar Maurya/HT)
Published on Feb 04, 2025 09:12 AM IST
By, Prayagraj

Kite-flying during Basant Panchami: When sky becomes death traps for birds: A healing touch for feathered friends

Basant Panchami, which is associated with the lively tradition of kite flying, has unfortunately been marred by the rampant use of banned glass-coated kite strings that has become a death trap for birds.

A Karnal NGO, Jivo Manglam, has saved thousands of injured and sick birds since 2002. (HT Photo)
Published on Feb 04, 2025 08:52 AM IST
By, Karnal

Flow of faith at Mahakumbh: Millions take holy dip on Basant Panchami amid tight security

Total number of bathers since the start of the Mahakumbh on January 13 reaches 35 crore; with 23 days more to go for the mega fair, total count expected to exceed 40 cr: Govt

An aerial view of Triveni Sangam as devotees gather to take the third ‘Amrit Snan’ on the occasion of ‘Basant Panchami’ during the ongoing Mahakumbh’, in Prayagraj on Monday. (ANI Photo)
Published on Feb 04, 2025 08:40 AM IST

Mahakumbh: Senior officials keep vigil on devotees’ rush

Four wheelers were made to park at seven locations on the periphery of Prayagraj from Sunday onwards which kept the city roads free of traffic snarls

Officials kept supervising Basant Panchami Amrit Snan to ensure smooth movement of devotees. (HT photo)
Published on Feb 04, 2025 05:22 AM IST
By, Mahakumbh Nagar (prayagraj)
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