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Maha Kumbh: Millions Gather at Triveni Sangam for Sacred Amrit Snan on Makar Sankranti | Watch

Millions of devout Hindus gathered at Prayagraj’s Triveni Sangam on Makar Sankranti to partake in the sacred Amrit Snan during Maha Kumbh. Vibrant processions, led by Naga sadhus and saints of 13 akharas, marked the spiritual spectacle with chants of "Har Har Gange" and "Har Har Mahadev." The Shri Panchayati Akhara Mahanirvani began the holy dips, symbolizing sin-cleansing and devotion. Organized crowds stretched over 8-10 km as 3-4 crore devotees are expected. Swami Kailashanand Giri hailed the rare significance of the occasion as a privilege even for gods. #MahaKumbh2025 #AmritSnan #MakarSankranti #TriveniSangam #NagaSadhus #HolyDip #SacredRitual #SpiritualCleansing #HinduFestivals #KumbhMela #HarHarGange #DevoteesUnite #GrandProcessions #AkharaTraditions #SacredGanga #KumbhCelebrations #Pilgrimage #RajasiShahiSnan #DevotionalChants #AuspiciousOccasion Also Read Gangasagar Mela 2025: A Guide To Facilities, Safety, And Pilgrim Services :: https://www.oneindia.com/india/gangasagar-mela-2025-a-guide-to-facilities-safety-and-pilgrim-services-4041855.html?ref=DMDesc Makar Sankranti 2025: Why Flying Kites Is The Heart Of This Vibrant Festival :: https://www.oneindia.com/india/makar-sankranti-2025-why-flying-kites-is-the-heart-of-this-vibrant-festival-4041793.html?ref=DMDesc Happy Makar Sankranti 2025: Here Are Some Heartfelt Wishes To Celebrate Festivities! :: https://www.oneindia.com/temp/happy-makar-sankranti-2025-here-are-some-heartfelt-wishes-to-celebrate-festivities-011-4041773.html?ref=DMDesc ~HT.318~

Exclusive | Asian Games Medallist Jyothi Yarraji Demands Equal Pay & Recognition for Indian Athletes

India’s fastest woman hurdler, Jyothi Yarraji, who made history as the first Indian woman to win an Asian Games medal in hurdles, has spoken out about the lack of financial support and recognition for non-cricket athletes in India. In an exclusive interview with Oneindia/MyKhel, Yarraji, who hails from Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, revealed that while she has been training under British coach James Hillier at the Reliance Athletics High-Performance Centre in Bhubaneswar, she has received no support from the Andhra Pradesh government. #JyothiYarraji #EqualPayForAthletes #IndianAthletics #SupportIndianAthletes #AthleteEquality #AsianGames #TrackAndField #WomenInSports #SportsFunding #PayParity #AthleteRecognition #SupportNonCricketSports #BharatKiBeti #IndianSports #HurdlesChampion ~HT.178~PR.152~ED.194~

Tirupati Stampede: Six Dead as Crowds Overwhelm Vaikunta Darshan Token Distribution

At least six people lost their lives and several were injured during a stampede near Tirupati's Vishnu Nivasam on Wednesday. The chaos erupted as hundreds of devotees gathered for Vaikunta Darshan tokens, leading to overcrowding and tragedy. Despite TTD’s arrangements for token distribution across multiple centers, pilgrims began thronging lodges a day earlier, overwhelming officials. Andhra Pradesh CM Chandrababu Naidu expressed deep condolences for the victims' families. #TirupatiStampede #VaikuntaDarshan #VishnuNivasam #AndhraPradeshNews #TTDUpdates #DevoteeSafety #BreakingNews #PilgrimTragedy ~PR.362~HT.346~HT.336~GR.122~