Suvendu govt proposes to recognise Gangasagar Mela as ‘national fair’, writes to Center
The letter detailed that Gangasagar Mela is one of the oldest, largest and most important religious events in the country.
The letter detailed that Gangasagar Mela is one of the oldest, largest and most important religious events in the country.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi today fed cows on the lawn at his residence in New Delhi on the auspicious occasion of Makar Sankranti.
HYDRAA, which has been removing encroachments and reclaiming the lakes dotting Hyderabad, once again held kite festivals to celebrate the occasion.
This year, the unusual gathering of top political leaders at the feast hosted by Lalu Prasad Yadav’s elder son and Janshakti Janata Dal (JJD) president, Tej Pratap Yadav, created ripples across political and media circles in Patna.
Officials said around 60 lakh devotees had taken the holy dip in the Ganges by 5 pm on Wednesday on the occasion of Ekadashi. The Makar Sankranti festival will begin after midnight and continue for two days.
As the first 'Amrit Snan' of Maha Kumbh 2025 is being performed on Makar Sankranti on Tuesday and several Akharas have reached the Sangam to take the holy bath, DGP Uttar Pradesh Prashant Kumar informed the total number of devotes who had taken dip in the Sangam has crossed the 10 million mark.
Devotees on Tuesday took a holy dip at the Triveni Sangam on Makar Sankranti which marks the first 'Amrit Snan' of the Mahakumbh.
President Droupadi Murmu on Sunday extended greetings to the citizens on the eve of Lohri, and Makar Sankranti, Pongal and Magh Bihu, saying these festivals are symbols of our rich cultural heritage.
Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra on Makar Sankranti announced that rituals for Ram Lalla's consecration at the newly constructed Ram Temple will commence from tomorrow.
After rituals were performed by the Chief Minister at 4 AM, 'khichdi' (rice and lentil medley dish) was also offered on behalf of the dynasty King of Nepal.
