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Being the last auspicious 'snan' of the Maha Kumbh, a large number of devotees had begun to gather on the banks of the Sangam from close to midnight, and while some camped and waited patiently to take the dip at 'Brahma Muhurt', scores of them performed the bathing rituals much before the appointed time.

Kumbh Mela area to be no vehicle zone from 4 PM Tuesday, Prayagraj from 6 PM

Pilgrims describe feeling a soothing breeze of peace shrouding them as they take 'snan' (sacred dip) in the confluence of the three holy rivers -- Ganga, Yamuna, and Saraswati.

Bollywood star Katrina was joined by her mother-in-law Veena Kaushal as they visited the Maha Kumbh

This was the world's first official airmail flown by an aeroplane and the pioneering milestone coincided with the Kumbh Mela that took place in this holy city 114 years ago, according to philately experts

Over half of India's 110 crore Sanatan followers have bathed in the holy confluence, and this number is expected to surpass 65 crore by the final ‘amrit snan' on February 26, an official statement said

Chauhan took the holy dip at Triveni Sangam, the confluence of the Ganga, and Yamuna, and the mythological Saraswati rivers, on Feb 22

Jana Sena workers have demanded strict action against those responsible for the act

Organised by the Uttar Pradesh Department of Culture in collaboration with the Indian Council of Cultural Relations (ICCR), the two-day festival will showcase performances by 127 artists, including 107 international performers and seven Indian artists, representing 30 countries.

Devotees from across India and the world are arriving in large numbers to participate in this religious event

The railway ministry urged passengers to cooperate and adhere to official guidelines to ensure smooth and safe travel operations

Scores of Telugu NRIs from the Gulf region are travelling to India exclusively to take a holy dip at the Sangam, the sacred confluence of Ganga, Yamuna and Saraswati rivers and embrace spirituality

A CPCB report revealed high fecal coliform levels in the Ganga and Yamuna rivers in Prayagraj during the Mahakumbh, indicating potential sewage contamination. The NGT ordered further action from UPPCB

Despite the massive influx of devotees, the spirit of faith, enthusiasm, and devotion continues to rise, with people flocking to the sacred banks of the Ganga to take part in the divine ritual.

Ayodhya's Ram Temple has witnessed a massive influx of devotees on Monday morning, severely straining the city's police and administrative arrangements. By 4 am, the situation escalated as thousands of vehicles were halted 25 kilometres away from the city

The Maha Kumbh continues to see an overwhelming influx of people every day, with the scene at the Sangam being a testament to the faith and devotion of pilgrims

At Prayagraj Junction, entry is restricted to the city side, and passengers are kept in a 'holding area' until their train arrives

Around 1,000 vehicles were moving towards Prayagraj in Uttar Pradesh every hour at the Chakghat border here and nearly 800 returning from there in the same period

The stampede followed a sharp increase in the number of passengers attempting to catch the evening trains to the holy city, resulting in overcrowding and chaos

We will collect all data of CCTV footage and announcements done during stampede time: Police source