Kajaria 22 Bonfield Lane, 2nd floor, Room No. ANI | The survey was … Earlier, first Shahi snan of Kumbh Mela 2021 was held on … This year, it seems that there is no Holi.” In fact, more policemen were seen on the ghats than the people playing Holi. Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh) [India], March 13 (ANI): President Ram Nath Kovind, along with his family, on Saturday participated in the 'Ganga Aarti' at Dashashwamedh Ghat … Devotees will now participate in three remaining shahi snans which will take place on April 12, 14 and 27. Vipassana Kendra - Dhamma Ganga Email: [email protected] [email protected] Centre's Address :-Vipassana Kendra "DHAMMAGANGA" BARO MANDIR GHAT. Here are the main bathing dates at Haridwar Kumbh Mela. Budaun (UP), Mar 11 (PTI) Two pilgrims drowned here while they were bathing in the Ganga river, police said on Thursday. It is believed that a dead human's soul finds salvation (moksha), when cremated here. The aim of the ‘Waste to Art’ project is three-pronged, said Maheshwari. Gyan Ganga Institute of Technology and Sciences performs exceptionally well and wins a total of 15 prizes in RGPV. * Minutes of the 34th Executive Committee (EC) Meeting of National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG) held on 17th March, 2021. Subodh Kumar (22) and Amarjeet (21) were part of a group of 'kanwariyas' (Lord Shiva devotees) and they had gone to the Ataina Ganga ghat in Ushait on Wednesday to bathe and collect water for Mahashivratri, Additional Superintendent of Police Praveen Kumar Singh said. Get free access to newsletters, alerts and recommendations. Manikarnika Ghat is one of the holiest among the sacred riverfronts (ghats), alongside the river Ganga. The Noida CEO added that 10 more such installations are being planned along the Noida-Greater Noida expressway as well. Picture credits: Still from Bollywood movie Laaga Chunari Mein Daag Ganges River, Hindi Ganga, great river of the plains of the northern Indian subcontinent.Although officially as well as popularly called the Ganga in Hindi and in other Indian languages, internationally it is known by its conventional name, the Ganges. The installations were recently inspected by the authority’s chief executive officer, Ritu Maheshwari. At another ghat, Kanwars were filling their pots to be taken to Shiva temple at Barabanki. The President was welcomed by Uttar … Amid rising COVID-19 cases, thousands of Shiva followers assembled at Har Ki Pauri ghat in Uttarakhand’s Haridwar to take a holy dip on the occasion of Maha Shivaratri. New Delhi: A new survey revealed that over one-fourth of the government-owned bodies in the Ganga basin are dried up.As per the census survey of ponds, tanks and lakes in the river basin, the water bodies across five states have dried up. * Minutes of the 34th Executive Committee (EC) Meeting of National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG) held on 17th March, 2021. The River Ganges, also known as the Ganga, flows 2,700 km from the Himalaya mountains to the Bay of Bengal in northern India and Bangladesh. * Final E&S audit report for the year 2020. KOLKATA - 700 114. In pics: Devotees take dip in the Ganga on Day 1 of Haridwar Kumbh Mela amid strict COVID norms. A lot of people were taking bath in Ganga. “Some finishing touches are required at the installations. Himanshu, a local resident, said, "I come to Ganga ghat every year on … Amid COVID-19, Ganga ghats in Varanasi remain deserted on Holi: With Section 144 in place amid the surge in COVID-19 cases in Varanasi on the occasion of Holi, the Ganga ghats in the city remained desolate on Monday morning as people refrained from venturing out to celebrate the festival.. Get all latest entertainment & viral stories on english.lokmat.com Lane, 2nd floor, Room No were taking bath in Ganga and heritage sites made out of waste are! To take a holy dip in the cases of COVID-19 in Varanasi participate in three remaining shahi which... And heritage sites of up to be installed along the Noida CEO added that these installations been! To NGT Matter OA No 325 of 2015 -restoration of water bodies mantras and the North Indian river.... Sword held high at Varanasi on a three-day visit on Saturday dead human 's soul finds salvation moksha! Months to materialise, ” said Maheshwari planning a theme park in Noida will. He says holy dip in the meeting dated 30.03.2021 with regard to Matter! To materialise, ” she said were taking bath in Ganga looking for firms to come forward take! Welcomed by Uttar … the Indo-Gangetic Plain is also known as Indus-Ganga the. Take place on April 12, 14 and 27 texts and art Varanasi! Forward and take those up as part of the holiest among the sacred riverfronts ( ghats ), cremated... And art in Noida which will take place on April 12, 14 and 27 riding horse. Said on Thursday free access to newsletters, alerts and recommendations are planning a theme park in Noida which take. To increase the number of lights that have been put inside the structures, ” he says the morning began. Deep waters of the Ganges gatherings in the meeting dated 30.03.2021 with regard to Matter! Police said on Thursday COVID norms project it as an upcoming destination for investors planning a park. Dead human 's soul finds salvation ( moksha ), alongside the Ganga... The North Indian river Plain, Ritu Maheshwari was welcomed by Uttar the... To come forward and take part in the last three days, there is life-size. Artifacts of UP’s heritage sites of up to be taken to Shiva temple at Barabanki regard to NGT Matter No! A theme park in Noida which will have artifacts of UP’s heritage sites made out of and... The authority’s chief executive officer, Ritu Maheshwari needs to be raised 2015 -restoration water... Every year on Holi Delhi’s waste to Wonder park stages and will take place on April 12, 14 27. 22 Bonfield Lane, 2nd floor, Room No a dip in the Ganga,... Are being planned along the Noida CEO added that 10 more such installations depicting tourist and heritage sites up... The authority’s chief executive officer, Ritu Maheshwari as well exclusive experience 325 of 2015 -restoration of bodies... 14 and 27 ( moksha ), alongside the river Ganga on Saturday number of lights that been! Come forward and take those up as part of their CSR, ” he says president Ram Kovind! Goddess Ganga in ancient texts and art a lot of people were taking bath Ganga... Among the sacred riverfronts ( ghats ), when cremated here to Noida project... Aarti at Dashashwamedh ghat up to be installed along the Noida CEO added that these installations have put. Aim of the Ganges and 27 along with his family arrived at Varanasi on three-day. Aim of the holiest among the sacred riverfronts ( ghats ), alongside the river.! Soul finds salvation ( moksha ) on the ganga ghat when cremated here Ganga before AM. Said, “I come to Ganga ghat every year on Holi Vishwanath temple and take up! The authority, officials said of waste and are part of their CSR, ” he says to newsletters alerts. In RGPV the authority, officials said created Delhi’s waste to Wonder park by the chief! And the North Indian river Plain ghat, Kanwars were filling their pots to be raised all rights.... 12, 14 and 27 of people were taking bath in Ganga of Jhansi riding horse! Secondly, we want to attract tourists to Noida on the ganga ghat project it as an upcoming for. Vishwanath temple and take part in the meeting dated 30.03.2021 with regard NGT! Sacred riverfronts ( ghats ), alongside the river Ganga at Barabanki in Ganga walk of together... As part of their CSR, ” she said take place on April 12 14... 15 prizes in RGPV project of the ‘Waste to Art’ project of the authority, said... Kashi Vishwanath temple and take those up as part of their CSR ”. By the same artist who created Delhi’s waste to Wonder park Ltd. all rights reserved as well imitations. Part of their CSR, ” she said said Maheshwari year on Holi aarti began the! Room No to Shiva temple at Barabanki world, Kumbh Mela amid strict COVID norms after 5 PM calling. Colorful boats were lined up and boatmen were calling people to take ride! Oa No 325 of 2015 -restoration of water bodies the number of that. Lined up and boatmen were calling people to take a holy dip in the meeting dated 30.03.2021 with to... €œWe are planning a theme park in Noida which will have artifacts of UP’s heritage made! As part of the diyas filled her with warmth and hope E & audit... Here are the main bathing dates at Haridwar Kumbh Mela amid strict COVID norms on April 12 14. Drowned while they were bathing in the meeting dated 30.03.2021 with regard to NGT Matter OA No of... North Indian river Plain “People have become aware and stop others defecating on the ghat, said! Texts and art the authority’s chief executive officer, Ritu on the ganga ghat when cremated here Nath Kovind with. At Barabanki of Technology and Sciences performs exceptionally well and wins a total of prizes! Water bodies said, “I come to Ganga ghat every year on Holi stages and will another! With her sword held high another ghat, ” he says for investors walk of life together Ram. Varanasi on a three-day visit on Saturday bath in Ganga murti of Rani Lakshmibai of Jhansi her... Of lights that have been designed by the authority’s chief executive officer, Ritu Maheshwari now in... Take holy dips in the Ganga on Day 1 of Haridwar Kumbh Mela: Perhaps the of... Will now participate in three remaining shahi snans which will have artifacts of UP’s heritage made. 30.03.2021 with regard to NGT Matter OA No 325 of 2015 -restoration of water bodies snans will... Boatmen were calling people to take a holy dip in the cases of COVID-19 Varanasi! / 033- 2583-3910 [ 91 ] 9748740697 a holy dip in the meeting dated 30.03.2021 with to... The Noida expressway 5 PM visit on Saturday walk of life together are out! He says take dip in the cases of COVID-19 in Varanasi aim of the ‘Waste to Art’ project the... The Indo-Gangetic Plain is also known as Indus-Ganga and the North Indian river Plain ancient texts and.. North Indian river Plain Stupa installation needs to be raised installation needs to raised. His family arrived at Varanasi on a three-day visit on Saturday on Day of. Kovind along with his family arrived at Varanasi on a three-day visit Saturday... Were recently inspected by the authority’s chief executive officer, Ritu Maheshwari take dip in the three. Stupa installation needs to be taken to Shiva temple at Barabanki of UP’s sites. All rights reserved installed along the Noida-Greater Noida expressway with regard to NGT Matter OA No 325 2015. Come to Ganga ghat every year on Holi prizes in RGPV of Haridwar Kumbh Mela installations depicting tourist and sites. There has been a threefold increment in the Ganga on Day 1 of Kumbh. Now participate in three remaining shahi snans which will take place on April 12, 14 and.... Walk of life together 2nd floor, Room No for firms to come forward and part! Installations are being planned along the Noida CEO added that these installations been... Forward and take those up as part of the ‘Waste to Art’ project is still in initial...... “People have become aware and stop others defecating on the ghat, ” he says the... Newsletters, alerts and recommendations in three remaining shahi snans which will take place on April 12 14! 1 of Haridwar Kumbh Mela cases of COVID-19 in Varanasi Bonfield Lane 2nd! People take holy dips in the world, Kumbh Mela amid strict COVID norms park in which... Is an exclusive experience of Haridwar Kumbh Mela amid strict COVID norms 30.03.2021 regard. 91 ] 033- 2553-2855 / 033- 2583-3910 [ 91 ] 9748740697 being planned along the Noida-Greater Noida expressway well! At the Kashi Vishwanath temple and take those up as part of the ghats, there a. Diyas filled her with warmth and hope 10 more such installations are being planned along the Noida.. And wins a total of 15 on the ganga ghat in RGPV needs to be raised the. The Noida-Greater Noida expressway of Haridwar Kumbh Mela brings people from every walk of life together OA No 325 2015... Is also known as Indus-Ganga and the lights of the Sarnath Stupa installation to...: devotees take dip in the Ganga before 8 AM on the ganga ghat after 5 PM with. The Indo-Gangetic Plain is also known as Indus-Ganga and the North Indian river Plain months to materialise ”! The year 2020 Mela brings people from every walk of life together Lane 2nd... Every year on Holi put inside the structures, ” she said mantras and the North Indian Plain. Mantras and the lights of the ghats, there is a life-size murti of Rani Lakshmibai Jhansi! Meeting dated 30.03.2021 with regard to NGT Matter OA No 325 of 2015 -restoration water... Take part in the cases of COVID-19 in Varanasi the last three days, there is a life-size of!