PM Modi greeted Swachha Grahis, fire department personnel, security personnel for their dedication in services. PM Modi also washed off the feet of the sanitation workers.

The Kumbh Mela 2019 has started with the slogan, 'Chalo Kumbh Chale'. Thousands of visitors arrived at Prayagraj in Uttar Pradesh to participate in the largest congregation in the world, and walked for miles to take a holy dip in the sangam. Close to 12 million pilgrims are taking the first 'Shahi Snan' at the confluence of Ganga, Yamuna and Saraswati, today.

Thousands of faithful descended on this historic city, renamed by the BJP government from Allahabad, for the first ‘Shahi Snan (royal bath) on Tuesday to mark the start of Kumbh Mela, where the devout from within and abroad will mingle over the course of the next 45 days for the mega religious, spiritual and cultural congregation that is expected to attract more than 15 crore people.

Makar Sankrati marks the beginning of festival calender in India. The country with diverse culture and beliefs looks almost same when they celebrate this biggest festival in their unique style. Makar Sankranti is celebrated in different parts of India with different names and each identity holds different historical importance and is celebrated with different names in different states. Let's take a quick look at how people across the country are celebrating Makar Sankranti 2019 on January 14 and 15.

Just a day before the onset of Kumbh Mela, fire breaks out at a camp in Digambar Akhara at Prayagraj. Luckily, no one has been injured in the accident, reported security officials present at the location.

Reliance Jio on Monday said that its JioPhone will provide information services about the upcoming Kumbh Mela such as event schedules at the mega religious congregation.

Kumbh Mela is set to begin in Prayagraj (formerly Allahabad) from January 15, officials said here on Monday. It hosted over 12 crore holy men, ascetics and pilgrims in 2013 in the same place.

India is a land of unlimited festivals and fairs. January, the very first month of a year commences popular musical and dance events, traditional festivals, national parades and so on. If you're in India, then you'll be able to enjoy to the cultural diversity and unity of the country. Here's the best of festivals and fairs in January 2019.

Just a handful of days are left for the inauguration of the mystical Kumbh Mela, the "world's largest congregation of religious pilgrims" It will start from January 14, 2019 and will conclude in March 4, 2019. The grand mela will be held in the city of Prayagraj, Allahabad.

When we talk about festivals, we are sure to mention about fairs and festivals in India. From Kashmir to Kanya Kumari, the land is known for diverse culture and festivals which integrate the people at large. The upcoming Kumbh Mela is one such festival which signifies knowledge, happiness and bliss. It takes place in the month of January till March and marks the beginning of an auspicious year.