Despite 57 crore devotees bathing, Ganga water remains as pure as alkaline water: Expert
Over 57 crore devotees have taken a holy dip in the Ganga during the Mahakumbh, yet its purity remains unaffected.
Over 57 crore devotees have taken a holy dip in the Ganga during the Mahakumbh, yet its purity remains unaffected.
More than 1.47 million devotees have taken a holy dip at the sacred confluence of the Ganga, Yamuna, and the mystical Saraswati on Thursday, according to Uttar Pradesh government officials.
In line with Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath’s vision of a pristine Ganga and Yamuna during Mahakumbh, the Prayagraj Municipal Corporation has deployed a high-tech trash skimmer that removes 10–15 tons of garbage daily, complementing manual cleaning efforts.
India’s second woman and first tribal President, Draupadi Murmu, on Monday, took a sacred dip at the confluence of Ganga, Yamuna, and Saraswati in Sangam, symbolising unity and social harmony.
As many as 40 crore devotees have taken a holy dip at the sacred confluence of Ganga, Yamuna, and the invisible Saraswati at Triveni Sangam as an overwhelming surge of devotees continues to arrive at the ongoing Mahakumbh.
As Maha Kumbh nears its commencement date, the religious festivities can be witnessed in the region and across the Sangam (confluence of Ganga and Yamuna).
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday termed the upcoming Maha Kumbh as the "Maha Kumbh of unity" and urged people to participate in the mega event with a resolve to remove the feeling of division and hatred in the society.
Rajendra Singh, fondly called "Paani Baba" (waterman), is an acclaimed water conservationist. He is credited with bringing back water adequacy to villages, apart from fighting against illegal mining and taking up the cause of clean Ganga and Yamuna rivers.
The 38th National Games, set to be held in Uttarakhand from January 28 to February 14, 2025, saw the grand unveiling of its mascot, logo, jersey, anthem, and tagline in Dehradun on Sunday.
In a groundbreaking initiative, the Uttar Pradesh government is planning to install over 40,000 rechargeable bulbs across the entire Mahakumbh fair area in Prayagraj, ensuring 24/7 illumination.
