The Kerala Kumbh Mela, held months before crucial assembly polls, saw visible endorsement from the state’s BJP and the RSS, while the Congress and the CPI(M) remained silent.
Linked to the grand size of the budget & scale of the event are the CM's ambitions to brand himself as a 'development-oriented Hindutva leader', political watchers say.
‘Divinity expresses itself not only in temples and rituals,’ said IRS officer and photographer Meenakshi Singh at the launch of her book Expressions of Divinity – Mahakumbh 2025.
UK citizens Syed Javed Ali, his wife & 2 kids had come to India to celebrate Eid. Portuguese nationals Devji Lacmane & Vanita Cana were visiting to attend Kumbh & for medical treatment.
Hinduism is, above all, a religion in motion. More importantly, the loud online proclamations of what Hinduism 'really' is is part of the religion’s endless flexibility.
One Naga sadhu has mastered the art of making reels and Facebook posts with apps like GirlFriend Photo Editor. In one post, he’s wearing a pair of Ray Bans, while holding rifles.
Rivers like the Ganga are known for their antibacterial properties. Keeping that glass skin glow intact can be tricky—especially if you’re attending a Kumbh Mela-style event.
Security measures include no-vehicle zone in mela area, restrictions on vehicles entering Prayagraj. Devotees abandoning transport stranded on highways & heading to mela on foot.
International media reports on main takeaways from Union Budget and how Maha Kumbh is a ‘cultural and developmental showcase’ rather than just a religious event.
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The fifth S-400 air defence system is undergoing various stages of production trials, and will be delivered by November-December this year, it is learnt.
American objectives are unmet. They neither have muscle nor motivation to resume the war. As for Iran, the regime didn’t just survive, it’s now led by more radical individuals.
I am unable to fathom the rationale behind the views espoused in the article. India is a free and secular country. Why should organization of a festival be seen in a negative lens. What is wrong if it is held in a muslim majority district? If people are appreciating and enjoying the organized events, why cast aspersions on it.
The same set of journalists bat for free propagation and conversion of majority populance in other regions. They do not oppose conversions that occur on gifting money rather than a spiritual or religious choice. Dont they spread disharmony n polarize society?
It is this double dealing and aversion to celebration of Hindu religion which has led to ordinary Hindus label terms such Pseudo-sickular and turn to more right wing elements that respect their identity. No one is ready to take the seemingly self-righteous, neutral, and pompous commentary.
This is a good thing 💝 loving how librandu professors are trying to undermine this festival . It’s okay. Mamta tried but she failed now she is building temple Sooner or letter she will be gone. That will happen in Kerala also. Enjoying this melt down 🫠
Very biased and twisted article. Whole Govt system tried to sabotage the event from the beginning.
I am unable to fathom the rationale behind the views espoused in the article. India is a free and secular country. Why should organization of a festival be seen in a negative lens. What is wrong if it is held in a muslim majority district? If people are appreciating and enjoying the organized events, why cast aspersions on it.
The same set of journalists bat for free propagation and conversion of majority populance in other regions. They do not oppose conversions that occur on gifting money rather than a spiritual or religious choice. Dont they spread disharmony n polarize society?
It is this double dealing and aversion to celebration of Hindu religion which has led to ordinary Hindus label terms such Pseudo-sickular and turn to more right wing elements that respect their identity. No one is ready to take the seemingly self-righteous, neutral, and pompous commentary.
This is a good thing 💝 loving how librandu professors are trying to undermine this festival . It’s okay. Mamta tried but she failed now she is building temple Sooner or letter she will be gone. That will happen in Kerala also. Enjoying this melt down 🫠