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Puja and namaz being held simultaneously at the Bhojshala-Kamal Maula complex in Dhar on Friday.

Calm scenes at Bhojshala during puja, namaz in Dhar

January 23, 2026, 07:21 PM - 3 min read

Peace prevailed at the Bhojshala–Kamal Maula Mosque complex in Dhar as Hindus performed Basant Panchami puja and Muslims offered namaz under a Supreme Court-mandated time-sharing arrangement. Heavy security ensured smooth conduct of religious activities by both communities.

Divisional Commissioner, Saumya Agrawal, said the Magh Mela has been organised across 800 hectares in seven sectors, comprising more than 25,000 toilets and over 3,500 sanitation workers deployed

Over 1-cr devotees take dip in Ganga, Sangam on Basant Panchami

January 23, 2026, 03:08 PM - 2 min read

The Magh Mela is ongoing in Prayagraj, with special civic and security arrangements made to accommodate the throng of visitors

A heavy posse of police and paramilitary personnel was deployed in Dhar city and district

Basant Panchami puja begins amid tight security at MP’s Bhojshala

January 23, 2026, 08:51 AM - 2 min read

With both Hindu and Muslim communities staking claims for worshipping at the site, a Supreme Court bench led by Chief Justice Surya Kant on Thursday ruled that religious activities will be split on Friday, and the Hindu community will be permitted to perform prayers from sunrise to sunset, while the Muslim community will be allowed to offer namaz between 1 pm and 3 pm

Saints and seers and seers from Akharas taking holy dip in Triveni Sangam on the occasion of Basant Panchami during the Maha Kumbh Mela, in Prayagraj, Monday.

Maha Kumbh's third 'Amrit Snan' begins on Basant Panchami

February 3, 2025, 07:22 AM - 3 min read

So far, over 33 crore devotees have taken a dip at the Maha Kumbh and the Uttar Pradesh government expects a footfall of around five crore pilgrims on Monday alone.

An aerial view of devotees taking a holy dip at Sangam during the ongoing ‘Maha Kumbh Mela’ festival, in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh.

Prayagraj ready for Amrit Snan on Feb 3, devotees praise arrangements

February 2, 2025, 01:18 PM - 3 min read

Prayagraj is gearing up for the Amrit Snan on February 3 as part of the Maha Kumbh Mela 2025. Over 330 million devotees have already participated, and the Uttar Pradesh government’s arrangements have been praised by pilgrims. Despite the January stampede, the Mela continues to draw millions.

PM, cabinet ministers greet nation on Basant Panchami & Saraswati Puja

February 2, 2025, 10:43 AM - 4 min read

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other leaders extended their greetings to citizens of the nation on the occassion of Basant Panchami and Saraswati Puja, wishing for wisdom and prosperity. The festival, marking the arrival of spring, honours Maa Saraswati, the goddess of learning, music, and arts.

Jharkhand Minister Basant Soren addressing a public gathering in Ranchi.

Jailed former CM’s brother Basant Soren becomes minister in Jharkhand

February 16, 2024, 06:23 PM - 2 min read

2 new faces emerge among 8 ministers sworn in, while Congress MLAs seem unhappy with High command

Basant Panchami

February 14, 2024, 04:13 PM - 2 min read

Prayagraj: Hindu sages burn cow-dung cakes as they perform a ritual on the occasion of Basant Panchami festival during the annual religious 'Magh Mela' festival at Sangam, in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh. The Basant Panchami festival marks the arrival of Spring season according to the Hindu lunar calendar.