Despite thousands of kilometres of distance and language differences, India's Sanatan culture and Japan's traditional Shinto culture exhibit striking similarities.
The Mahakumbh may be over, but the questions and debates surrounding it are yet to end. There are questions such as if a holy dip actually washes away all your sins and takes you along the path to heaven straight away, let alone giving you immortality.
Shailen Banerjee (60) and Shantanu Mukherjee (65), residents of Bankura were killed while four others of the family were injured when their vehicle collided with a on NH-19 in Kulti of West Burdwan at wee hours today.
Life is limping back to its normalcy at the New Delhi Railway Station on Sunday with passengers boarding trains bound for their respective destinations after the tragic stampede on Saturday night that claimed 18 lives and leaving several others injured.
Sanjay Raut blamed the Central and Uttar Pradesh governments for the stampete at the Prayagraj Maha Kumbh Mela on Thursday morning that resulted in the death of many people, including women, children, and the elderly, while many others have gone missing.
The Mahakumbh is set to make history not only as a spiritual event but also as a testament to women's empowerment and inclusiveness.The 13 Akhadas are gearing up to hoist the flag of tradition once again during the upcoming Amrit Snan on Mauni Amavasya on January 29.
Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said reaching the Gangasagar Mela is tougher than getting to the Mahakumbh in Prayagraj as one has to cross a river to reach the venue.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday called upon the citizens of the country to make a resolve to annihilate the feeling of division and hatred in the society.
Aiming to give grand and divine form to the Mahakumbh 2025 in Prayagraj, the state government is ensuring world-class facilities in hotels to facilitate comfortable stay for the devotees and tourists.
The Indian Railways will operate 1,200 special trains for Maha Kumbh-2025 from different parts of the country to facilitate devotees wishing to attend the mega religious event.
