SADHUS AND SAINTS
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 sector and an additional pontoon bridge are being installed. Traffic management plans are in place, mirroring Kumbh Mela arrangements. Officials anticipate a massive turnout of 15 crore people, including a large number of sadhus and saints.
82 fake sadhus arrested in Uttarakhand under 'Operation Kalanemi' during Char Dham & Kanwar Yatra
Uttarakhand police intensified crackdown on fake saints. Dehradun police arrested thirty-four more individuals. These individuals posed as saints and sadhus. The operation aims to stop religious exploitation. The government initiated the action. The police arrested eighty-two people in three days. The authorities are verifying identities. The Char Dham Yatra and Kanwar Yatra are ongoing.
Operation Kalanemi: 23 Fake babas arrested in Uttarakhand
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami initiated "Operation Kalanemi" to combat individuals exploiting religious sentiments in Devbhoomi. Dehradun Police arrested 23 fake babas posing as saints, with 10 being from other states.
A Naga Sadhu at Maha Khumb was asked about missing normal life. His reply will amaze you
At the Maha Kumbh Mela, a Naga Sadhu was asked if he ever missed a "normal" life. His response amazed many—he explained that asceticism was his normal, having embraced spirituality since childhood. Losing his mother early and being raised in a deeply religious environment led him to an ashram, where he dedicated his life to devotion and meditation. He questioned society’s definition of normal, stating, “How can I miss a life I never lived?”
Mahakumbh 2027 to be organised in Uttarakhand: CM Dhami
Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami has announced that the MahaKumbh 2027 will be held in the state, promising excellent arrangements for devotees. He highlighted the event's spiritual significance and praised the current management of the ongoing Maha Kumbh. Dhami also credited BJP's success in Delhi to PM Modi's leadership and predicted changes in Punjab's political landscape.
26 million take part in last major bath at Maha Kumbh
Mahakumbh 2025: The final major bathing ritual of Mahakumbh 2025, the "Amrit Sanan," took place on Basant Panchami, attracting millions of devotees to the Triveni Sangam. Despite the recent stampede, crowd control measures ensured smooth operations. Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath closely monitored the arrangements, while sadhus and devotees participated in the ritual from early morning.
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At least 30 dead, 60 injured near Triveni 'Sangam nose'
A stampede at Mahakumbh in Prayagraj during Mauni Amavasya resulted in 30 deaths and 60 injuries due to overcrowding. Efforts are underway to identify the deceased and treat the injured. A three-member investigation team has been formed, and financial assistance of ₹25 lakh has been announced for the victims' families.
Modi performs puja at Sangam Nose, to inaugurate projects to improve pilgrims' Kumbh experience
Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Prayagraj on Friday and performed a puja at the Sangam ahead of launching Rs 5,500 crore worth of development projects for the 2025 Maha Kumbh. The projects aim to enhance the city's infrastructure and amenities for the millions of pilgrims expected to attend the religious gathering between January 13 and February 26.
'Guide me to right path': Shivraj Singh Chouhan seeks sadhus blessings to face political challenges
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan inaugurated the second phase of Mahakal Lok and lays foundation stones for Unity Mall and a medical college. Chouhan condemns recent statements questioning Sanatan Dharma and asserts that Sanatan culture cannot be eradicated. Speculation arises about Chouhan not contesting upcoming elections. Chouhan received support from Akhil Bharatiya Akhara Parishad president Ravindra Puri.
Ram Mandir trust reserves 3 dates in Jan next year to hold consecration ceremony
The consecration ceremony of Ram Mandir in Ayodhya will take place on January 21-23, 2022, and the temple trust plans to invite over 25,000 Hindu religious leaders of 136 Sanatan traditions for the event. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and prominent sadhus are also expected to attend, along with guests from different political parties.
After BJP workers, Gujarat seers to send Jai Shri Ram postcards to Mamata Banerjee
On Friday, the sadhus of Ahmedabad, along with Vishwa Hindu Parishad and Bajrang Dal activists, held a programme in Ahmedabad to write postcards to Banerjee.
No power in the world can stop construction of Ram temple: Giriraj Singh
Singh said Lord Ram's identity is linked to the country and those viewing him with a religious lens are doing injustice to the nation.
Yogi follows saints’ advice, asks NHAI to end toll for 3 months during Kumbh
Adityanath promptly asked the state government to take up the matter with the NHAI for an exemption from toll for three months from December 15, 2018, to March 15, 2019.
Amit Shah takes holy dip alongside Dalit sadhus at Kumbh
Later, Shah also had a 'Samrasta Bhoj' (social harmony feast) with Dalit sadhus and others.
Amit Shah takes 'Samrasta Snan' alongside Dalit sadhus at Kumbh in the wake of UP elections
Shah joined the Dalit sadhus in the holy bath with an eye on the assembly elections in the politically sensitive Uttar Pradesh next year.
As Ujjain gets ready for the Kumbh, it discreetly adds technology to the festivity
The city wears a festive look, ready to host one of the world’s largest public gatherings, from April 22. An estimated five crore pilgrims, including 1.5 lakh sadhus, are likely to visit Ujjain.
Ram temple to be built sans political support: Shankaracharya
The Ram temple would be constructed with the support of the people and saints, he told reporters today at Khemaji Arogya Dharmashala at Gangaghat here.
Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis's oath-taking ceremony turns into mini Kumbh
More than a 100 ‘saints’ from all parts of the state were given special invites, with a special VIP gate ushering them in safely.
Congress objects to godmen at Devendra Fadnavis's swearing-in
Congress objected to the presence of a galaxy of religious and spiritual leaders at the swearing-in ceremony of the Devendra Fadnavis' ministry.
Committee formed to check cremation pollution in Ganga: Uma Bharti
Several Hindus prefer to get cremated on the banks of river Ganga on ghats of Varanasi and Haridwar for salvation.
Quota for Marathas, Muslims will benefit ruling combine: Sharad Pawar
Sharad Pawar has admitted that the Cong-NCP alliance in Maharashtra was all set to benefit from the recently announced quotas for Marathas and Muslims.
Quotas may help us in elections: Sharad Pawar
NCP president Sharad Pawar said he would not be surprised if the combine benefited from it in the assembly polls.
Centre to hold 'Ganga Manthan' before finalizing its river rejuvenation blueprint
Religious leaders — sadhus and saints — will also be consulted by the Centre before making a blue print of its Ganga rejuvenation programmes.
Sonia Gandhi has no love for sadhus, saints of India: Ramdev
Yoga guru Ramdev, who has pledged his support to Narendra Modi, today claimed Cong President Sonia Gandhi has no love for "sadhus and saints" of India.
VHP's yatra: Ram Vilas Vedanti detained, DM says forces on high alert
Ram Vilas Vedanti was detained in Ayodhya today when he tried to participate in "Panch-Kosi Parikrama" which was banned by the Faizabad administration.
VHP yatra's timing against Hindu traditions: Ayodhya chief priest
Acharya Satendra Das, accused the VHP of going against established Hindu traditions while deciding the timing of its yatra.
VHP yatra 'politically motivated': Ayodhya chief priest
Acharya Satendra Das, chief priest of the makeshift temple at the dispute site in Ayodhya, alleged that VHP's yatra was politically motivated.
VHP leader Swami Chinmayanand placed under house arrest
Former Union minister and convener of 84-Kosi Parikrama, Swami Chinmayanand, was placed under house arrest in an ashram.
VHP discuss strategy after HC ruling on yatra ban
The VHP said only about 200 sadhus will converge and it is "not a large congregation" so the state government should not panic.
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