He further recalled the oppressive conditions of Zia’s regime, mentioning the establishment of torture cells in Lahore's Shahi Qila, where people were detained and tortured for holding differing ...

This year, the Paush Purnima falls on the 13th of January. The Shahi Snan, or Rajyogi Snan, is the peak of the Kumbh Mela celebrations. By performing the Shahi snan, one is believed to receive ...

Shahi snan, the royal dip at the Triveni Sangam during the Kumbh mela, is a rather sought-after ritual. Every Mahakumbh, Purna Kumbh, and Ardh Kumbh, devotees, saints, and sages come from all over ...

The Tribune, now published from Chandigarh, started publication on February 2, 1881, in Lahore (now in Pakistan). It was started by Sardar Dyal Singh Majithia, a public-spirited philanthropist ...

Earlier, referred to as 'Shahi Snan', it was renamed to 'Amrit Snan' this year. Let’s explore the reason behind this change. Taking a dip in Sangam at any time during the Kumbh is considered ...

The Supreme Court on Wednesday (January 15, 2024) deferred hearing to March the plea of the mosque management committee against an order rejecting its petition in the Krishna Janmabhoomi-Shahi ...

IMAGE: Naga sadhus of the Juna Akhara gather for the Shahi Snan at the Triveni Sangam on Makar Sankranti, January 14, 2025. Photograph: Amit Sharma/ANI Photo IMAGE: A devotee dressed up as Lord ...

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On the auspicious occasion of Makar Sankranti on Tuesday, January 14, the Akharas took ‘Amrit Snan’ at the Maha Kumbh Mela at Triveni Sangam -- the confluence of the Ganga, Yamuna and 'mythical' ...

"The world's largest spiritual and cultural gathering is starting," said Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath in a statement, welcoming devotees to the festival to "experience unity in ...

Glimpses from the first day of the Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 in Prayagraj, January 13, 2025. IMAGE: A lady and man leave the water after taking the dip at the Sangam, the confluence of the Ganga ...