India  
 
NewsR.in

Kumbh Mela: Around 22 lakh devotees performed 'snan' in Haridwar

Video Credit: ANI - Duration: 02:17s - Published
Kumbh Mela: Around 22 lakh devotees performed 'snan' in Haridwar

Kumbh Mela: Around 22 lakh devotees performed 'snan' in Haridwar

Large numbers of devotees participated in the first 'Shahi Snan' of 'Kumbh Mela' in Uttarakhand's Haridwar on March 11.

While speaking to ANI, IG of Kumbh Mela, Sanjay K Gunjyal said, "Around 22 lakh devotees have performed 'snan' till now.

We are going to begin the process of emptying this ghat (Har Ki Pauri) as 'akharas' are getting ready for 'shahi snan'."


You Might Like


💡 newsR Knowledge: Other News Mentions

Uttarakhand Uttarakhand State in northern India

Implement new criminal laws 100 per cent as soon as possible: Amit Shah to Uttarakhand CM

 Union home minister Amit Shah chaired a review meeting urging Uttarakhand chief minister Pushkar Singh Dhami to fully implement three new criminal laws promptly...
IndiaTimes

Forest cover of eight mountain states down in 2 years: Government report

 India's latest forest report reveals a concerning decline in forest cover across eight mountain states between 2021 and 2023, including significant losses in..
IndiaTimes

Landslide blocks key border road in Uttarakhand

 A landslide blocked the vital Tawaghat-Lipulekh road in Uttarakhand's Dharchula, stranding vehicles and cutting off access to three valleys. The BRO swiftly..
IndiaTimes

Forest fires down to 2.03 lakh in 2023-24 from 2.23 lakh in 2021-22

 India's 2023-24 forest fire season witnessed a decline in fire hotspots, attributed to improved wildfire management strategies. Uttarakhand, Odisha, and..
IndiaTimes

Related news from verified sources

Maha Kumbh: Over 32 lakh take holy dip on first ‘shahi snan’ in Haridwar on the occasion of Maha Shivaratri

More than 32 lakh devotees gathered in Haridwar — as per estimates put forth by officials — to...
IndiaTimes - Published

Maha Shivratri 2021: First 'Shahi Snan' of Haridwar Kumbh Mela today; CCTVs and drones deployed for surveillance

For today’s shahi snan, an elaborate security arrangement has been made to ensure the safety and...
Zee News - Published

Preparations in full swing in Haridwar for Kumbh Mela, first holy bath on 'Shivratri'

Devotees will be required to register on the web portal of the Mela and their documents would be...
Zee News - Published


Related videos from verified sources

Haridwar Kumbh: Lok Sabha speaker Om Birla and Uttarakhand CM meet| Oneindia News [Video]

Haridwar Kumbh: Lok Sabha speaker Om Birla and Uttarakhand CM meet| Oneindia News

As the pilgrims flock to the holy city of Haridwar to take a dip in the river Ganga while attending the ongoing Kumbh Mela...Today Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla visited Swami Avdheshanand Giriji Maharaj...

Credit: Oneindia     Duration: 03:13Published
Millions of Hindu devotees enter river Ganges for festival of Kumbh Mela [Video]

Millions of Hindu devotees enter river Ganges for festival of Kumbh Mela

Millions of Hindu devotees gathered on the banks of the river Ganges to perform ablutions for the major holiday of Kumbh Mela.

Credit: Newsflare STUDIO     Duration: 04:07Published
Kumbh Mela: CM Tirath Rawat shower flower petals on devotees at Har Ki Pauri [Video]

Kumbh Mela: CM Tirath Rawat shower flower petals on devotees at Har Ki Pauri

Newly appointed Uttarakhand Chief Minister Tirath Singh Rawat showered flower petals on devotees at Har Ki Pauri in Uttarakhand's Haridwar on March 11. He showered petals on devotees on the auspicious..

Credit: ANI     Duration: 01:36Published