I’ve visited the dusty city of Prayagraj (formerly Allahabad) in the northern state of Uttar Pradesh on umpteen occasions. Besides its street food, everything else felt dull and uninspiring. This time was different. When I landed in Prayagraj for a preview of Maha Kumbh 2025, it felt like the city was vibrating at a higher...Read More
Are you religious? This was the first question asked before I was invited to experience the Maha Kumbh Mela 2025. But the bigger question was, are you curious? Well, I was. At least once in your life, you must have heard the phrase ‘Kumbh ke mele mein bicchadna’. But what is Kumbh, how massive is...Read More
The air is thick with devotion at the Maha Kumbh 2025. Throngs of pilgrims, ascetics, sadhus and seers have started gathering in the specially erected mela ground in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh. Unlike any other pilgrimage, the Kumbh Mela is a mega event, known to be the world’s largest gathering of people, where millions of devotees...Read More
She flows quietly, but the banks are bustling with excitement. Here, water from the river is packed in customised bottles, ready for devotees to take back to their hometowns. Priests perform pujas with reverential devotees, all set to take a holy dip, with cries of ‘Ganga mata ki jai’ frequently emerging from the many boats...Read More
This year’s Maha Kumbh Mela is special. Coinciding with a rare celestial alignment that happens once in 144 years, the Maha Kumbh is happening at an opportune time (from January 13 until February 26) when our skies and fortunes will enjoy quite a blessing. Organised every 12 years when the Sun, Moon and Jupiter are...Read More
With 400 million people in attendance, and manifold eyeballs on it, the Maha Kumbh is gargantuan not only in human presence, but in business opportunity as well. The figure is Rs 2 lakh crore to be precise, put forth by Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday. Read Full Article: Click HereRead More
From January 13 to February 26, over 400 million people will gather at the Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj in Uttar Pradesh to witness a cosmic convergence of faith and festivity. This is the greatest human gathering on earth, a colossal event that has captured the imagination of the world. This year marks a rare...Read More
Spiritual events and destinations are no longer limited to people in their 60s. Travel trends and data from 2024 reveal a growing interest among Gen Z in spiritual tourism. Whether it’s visiting sacred places like Badrinath, Kedarnath, Ayodhya, and Banaras, or engaging in spiritual practices such as sadhana and meditation camps, young participants are showing...Read More
Onora Hospitality, has partnered with Shivir to operate and manage two luxury tented accommodations at Maha Kumbh 2025: jüSTa Shivir Jhusi and Bookmark Resort, Naga Shivir at Mandleshwar Nagar Juna Akhada. Designed to offer a once-in-a-lifetime experience, these properties will cater to travellers seeking luxury and cultural immersion during the grand spectacle of the Maha...Read More
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