Kumbh Mela

President Kovind's visit was organised on a day when the authorities expected less of a rush. He performed Ganga Pujan at the banks of the Triveni Sangam.

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Giri further stated that he wants politicians to stop using the word Dalits and call the members of his community SCs, STs and OBCs as mandated by the Constitution. He asserted that he has faced casteist comments himself but wants Gharwapsi of people to Hinduism.

If you are a Hindu and live in India then I urge you to be in spirit, if not in person, with Kumbh Mela 2019

The OpIndia Evening Dispatch will catch you up on the day's event even if you have been busy thus far.

The claims of condoms being distributed by the UP government were found to be false.

In a first, transgenders took part in the religious royal entry procession called 'Peshwai' on 6th January for the 'Kinnar Akhara'

People crticising Kumbh Mela are trying to defame the Indian culture, he said.

Projects like "Paint my City Campaign" are being run as part of preparations ahead of the Kumbh Mela.

Kumbh Mela will be held earlier next year in January in Allahabad