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Mauni Amavasya 2025: Amavasya, the new moon day, occurs 12 times a year and is considered highly significant for the peace of ancestors. While all Amavasyas hold importance, the one falling in the ...

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has suspended the sale, manufacture, and distribution of 11 vape brands for failing to comply with packaging requirements ...

The Maha Kumbh Mela is a major spiritual festival held every twelve years at Triveni Sangam in Prayagraj, India, with significant astrological importance. It offers karmic cleansing, planetary ...

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Mahakumbh 2025: The first ‘Amrit Snan’, scheduled for January 14 on the occasion of Makar Sankranti started off today. This holy ceremonial dip is a key event in the month-long religious ...

On Tuesday, India's Mahakumbh Mela, which is the world's largest religious gathering, entered its second day. Over the next six weeks, 400 million visitors are expected to attend the festival.

Lucknow: Nearly 50 lakh devotees took a dip at the confluence of Ganga, Yamuna, and the mythical Saraswati rivers in Mahakumbh Nagar on Sunday, a day ahead of the first bathing festival, Paush ...