Sea of faith flows towards Mahakumbh on Paush Purnima, marking the first ‘Snan Parv’ of grand event
Marking the first Snan Parv (bathing festival) of Mahakumbh 2025, the event drew pilgrims from across the country.
Marking the first Snan Parv (bathing festival) of Mahakumbh 2025, the event drew pilgrims from across the country.
As the Maha Kumbh 2025 commenced on Monday, the holy city of Prayagraj in Uttar Pradesh saw an influx of foreign tourists eager to witness the spiritual grandeur of this revered Hindu festival.
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).
Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena Wednesday directed the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) to start the process of surveying and selecting sites for installation of ropeways/cableways that would carry passengers in cable cars across the Yamuna.
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 Delhi chief minister informed that the water treatment plant, which has the capacity for treatment of 134 MGD water, has started producing 54 MGD.
PWD Minister Atishi requests people living in relief camps not to go back to their homes
Surrounding areas are still waterlogged
The water level in the Yamuna River decreased further on Sunday afternoon and reached 205.91 metres. However, the nearby areas, i.e., Yamuna Bazar, Red Fort, Rajghat, ITO and ring road continue to be waterlogged.
As per Delhi Flood Control Department, the water level in Yamuna was recorded at 206.02 metres at 8 am on Sunday against 207.58 m yesterday morning.
