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Prayagraj Kumbh 2019; Historical Significance and Important Bathing Dates

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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Prayagraj Kumbh is all set to start the occassion of the holy Makar Sankranti i.e. 14 January 2019. Prayagraj Kumbh Mela used to held at every 6 years and Maha Kumbh at every 12 years and hence it has its own historical significance. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Kumbh Mela has its own history and it always attracts the people from all wake of life. Kumbh Mela Allahabad has its own significance for its importance of the holy dip which will start on the first bathing festival of Makar Sankranti on January 15 at the Sangam the confluence of rivers Ganga,Yamuna and mythical Saraswati. Keeping in mind the international importance of the Prayagraj kumbh mela 2019, </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Prayagraj district administration has closed all educational institutions for three days incluy14,15 and 16 January up to class 12 and has also advised degree colleges to close them to avoid inconvenience to the students in view of great rush on fist bathing festive of Kumbh. Government has made sufficient arrangement for the kumbh mela 2018.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">It is to be noted that Large number of saints and Sears, common pilgrims and tourists from across the globe are continuously reaching Prayagraj to take Holi dip on the first bathing festival of Makar Sankranti on January 15 at the Sangam the confluence of rivers Ganga,Yamuna and mythical Saraswati. First Royal Bathing Shahid Snan of Akharas is one of the big attraction to the pilgrims and tourists.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Accordinbg to the historical facts, the origin of Kumbh Mela was transcribed by the 8th-century philosopher Shankara. According to the myth of the Kumbh Mela described in Puranas, it displays the the fight between Gods and demons over the sacred pitcher (Kumbh) for the Amrit, as it has been discussed as the Ratna of Samudra Manthan. It is believed that a few drops of the precious nectar known as the Amrit fell on the four sacred site knon as Haridwar, Ujjain, Nashik and Prayag. Since then Kumbh is organised on the four sacred places like Haridwar, Ujjain, Nashik and Prayagraj.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">The Kumbh Mela at Prayagraj is held in the month of Magh of Hindu calendar when Jupiter is in Aries and Sun and Moon are in Capricorn or Jupiter is in Taurus  and Sun in Capricorn. At Prayagraj Kumbh Mela held at every 6 years and Maha Kumbh at every 12 years. Earlier they were known as Ardh Kumbh and Kumbh. But this year Uttarakhand Pradesh government has announced the Ardh Kumbh will be known as Kumbh and Kumbh as Maha Kumbh. The exact dates of bathing during Kumbh are determined according to Hindu astrology.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">This Year Prayagraj Kumbh is spread over in 3200 hectares of land which is about 700 hectares more in the camparision of 2013 Maha Kumbh. It has been devided in 20 sectors while in 2013 only 18 sectors were developed. Most of the sectors have taken their shape and Kalpvasis the devotees who spent one month from Paush Purnima to Maggi Purnima as per Hindu calendar are still reaching. Uttar Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation has pressed 6000 buses into service to ferry pilgrims and railways has also introduced special trains from different parts of State and country.  </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Most of the long route trains have been given stoppage at Allahabad junction and other railway stations located in Prayagraj district. UPSRTC has also introduced 500 buses in the town to bring pilgrims to Mela area from makeshift bus stations and railway stations. Different air services have also started air connectivity from different major cities including New Delhi,Kolkata,Nagpur, Bhopal, Dehradun, Indore, Bengaluru, Ahmadabad and Lucknow to Prayagraj. A newly constructed civil airport has been opened for operation very soon to operate newly introduced flights.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Mela administration has set up 87 public accomodations in the Mela area in dormetry shape on economic rates to facelift the out station pilgrims. Other agencies have also developed high quality tent cities with all modern amenities to the tourists in different locations. Special tent colony have been set up in Arail area of the Mela for Non Resident Indians who are scheduled to arrive on January 24. Pilgrims and tourists can book tents as per their needs and budget on line through Kumbh Mela website.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Eight kelometre long bathing that's have been developed at Sangam for holy dip and similarly several other chats are also developed on the banks of river Ganga in different sectors of the Mela. About 12 crores pilgrims and tourists are expected during the Kumbh. Massive security arrangements are in place for smooth passing of first bathing festival and Shahi Snan.</span></div>
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The biggest cultural festival named Sanskriti Kumbh was inaugurated in a imressive function by the Governor of Uttar Pradesh, Shri Ram Naik in the presence of the Union Minister of state for Culture (I/C) Dr. Mahesh Sharma in Kumbh Mela area, Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh. The  29 days he biggest cultural festival named Sanskriti Kumbh Prayagraj is celebrating the conglomeration of Spiritual Consciousness and Cultural Heritage of India in the main premises of Kumbh Mela area in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh. The Festical will continue till 4th March,2019.</div>
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Do you know, Kumbha Mela is celebrated four times over the course of 12 years. The place of sites for the Kumbh Mela rotate between four pilgrimage places located  on four sacred rivers—at Haridwar on the Ganges River, at Ujjain on the Shipra, at Nashik on the Godavari, and at Prayagraj in U.P.</div>
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Kumbh Mela is one of the oldest and largest congregation in the world. Kumbh Mela is attended by millions of people irrespective of all caste, creed, sex and region. The significance of Kumbh Mela has been enhanced at the Global level as the UNESCO has inscribed Kumbh Mela on the list of Intangible Cultural heritage for humanity in 2017. </div>
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This time Kumbh is being organized in the city of Prayagraj which is located at the confluence of the Ganges, the Yamuna and Mystic river of Saraswati in Uttar Pradesh. With a view to promote and reconnect the people especially the youth with our magnificent and multifaceted culture along with the opulence and its historical significance. The Unity in Diversity characteristic of India also reaches its prime level with such a glorious event. In order to promote this event digitally , a massive exercise in the online and social media sphere is being undertaken  . Also live footage of Sanskriti Kumbh will be aired on Ministry's Youtube Channel and large number of LED screens in the Kumbh Mela Premises .</div>
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In the Sanskriti Kumbh, an opulent Main Stage near Arail Ghat , Sector 19 is set up in  Mela premises where Folk Dance and Singing performances by  renowned Artists is taking place in two phases i.e 2pm to 5pm and 6pm to 9pm daily. The cultural performances will be continued for 29 days i.e upto 23rd February,2019 ( excluding Holy Bath days) .</div>
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The cultural performances includes the legacy of India's Spiritual and Mythological  practices. Such dance performances will showcase the inclination of visitors towards devotion and Kumbh tradition. The folk dances, representing states from EAST WEST NORTH SOUTH India, will showcase the spirit of Unity in Diversity that is Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat. The artists representing 7 Zonal Cultural Centres have been enjoined upon the task of performing at main stage as well as taking it to different locations of Kumbh Mela .</div>
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Sanskriti Kumbh is deemed to showcase all aspects of Indian Culture in different areas designated for the same. Accordingly, a Kalagram is also organized in which pavilions are set up by all the Zonal Cultural Centres as well as Academies , Museum and BTI . In this Kalagram Master craftsmen are displaying and selling  their rare handicrafts. Also, delectable Traditional Cuisines prepared by Master chefs from various states is adding interest value with the unparallel experience to the visitors of their culinary expertise. </div>
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IGNCA set up their Vedic exhibition gallery and Sahitya Akademi is displaying and selling books on various aspects of Indian Culture. Also, Allahabad Museum set up an exhibition on Mahakumbh, CIHCHS, Dahung exhibiting Sand Mandala and Lalit Kala Akademi organising Live Portrait Symposium. In the same premises the Classical Dance , singing and musical performances by artists of National and International stature promises to give a gist of varied musical tradition of India. These performances are being coordinated by Sangeet Natak Akademi and Spic Macay  till end of the festival i.e 4th March,2019.</div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">In a historic move, Gujarat has become the first state to implement the 10 per cent reservation for general category poor candidates.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Certainly the move is very crucial as the initiative taken by Modi government in Center recently.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">According to sources, the 10 per cent quota for the economically weaker class from the general category will be over and above the existing 49 per cent quota for SC, ST and OBC.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">It is to be noted that recently Parliament approves Constitution 124th (Amendment) Bill, in a bid to give 10 per cent reservation in government jobs and educational institutions to economically backward people among general category.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">The 124th (Amendment) Bill, giving 10 per cent reservation in government jobs and educational institutions.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">In another major achievement, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, today received the first-ever Philip Kotler Presidential award for his outstanding leadership for the nation.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">The Award Citation says:</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">“Shri Narendra Modi is selected for his outstanding leadership for the nation. His selfless service towards India, combined with his tireless energy has resulted in extraordinary economic, social and technological advances in the country.”</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">The Citation adds: “Under his leadership, India is now identified as the Centre for Innovation and Value Added Manufacturing (Make in India), as well as a global hub for professional services such as Information Technology, Accounting and Finance.”</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">The Citation also mentions: “His visionary leadership has also resulted in the Digital Revolution (Digital India), including the Unique Identification Number, Aadhaar, for social benefits and financial inclusion. It is enabling entrepreneurship, ease of doing business, and creating a 21st century infrastructure for India.”</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">The Citation mentions initiatives such as Make in India, Startup India, Digital India, and Swachh Bharat, “which have positioned India as one of the most lucrative manufacturing and business destinations in the world.”</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Prof. Philip Kotler is a world renowned Professor of Marketing at Northwestern University, Kellogg School of Management. Owing to his ill-health, he deputed Dr. Jagdish Sheth of EMORY University, Georgia, USA, to confer the award.</span></div>
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Children from these schools will perform on 26 January; Give a look

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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Nearly 616 boys and girls from various schools are set for taking part in this programme. Some of these children and their teachers interacted with the media at a press preview for their upcoming performances here today.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Through this presentation the children are paying their reverence to the Man of the Millennium and Father of the Nation Mahatma Gandhi whom children fondly call Bapu and imbibe the values inculcated by this great soul on his 150th anniversary.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>Rajkiya Pratibha Vikas Vidyalaya, Kishan Ganj, Delhi;.</b> Vibrant students of Rajkiya Pratibha Vikas Vidyalaya, Kishan Ganj, Delhi will spread the message of peace and harmony, through their dance performance.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>Navy Children School Chankyapuri, New Delhi;</b> Its performance is a ‘Jai Ghosh’ - an acclamation of faith and assurance in the principles of the divine soul, Mahatma Gandhi, who by following the path of non-violence, humanity and truth led us to a well-defined and unique path of life.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>Eastern Zonal Cultural Centre, Kolkata; </b>Around 150 children of Government schools of Bihar Eastern Zone, Cultural Center, Kolkata (Government of India) are coming to dance on this song by reiterating this dream of 'Bapu'.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>Kendriya Vidyalaya, Paschim Vihar, Delhi;</b> The children of Kendriya Vidyalaya Paschim Vihar are paying tribute, homage and reverence to Bapu's ideology through this scintillating dance performance.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">India Meteorological Department will be implementing an end-to-end prediction system for predicting thunderstorms/lightning by April 2019...Yes...Initiative has been taken as last year during the pre monsoon season a series of thunderstorm/dust storm affected the northern states and claimed about 200 lives.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Union Minister of Science and Technology, Earth Sciences and Environment and Forests and Climate Change, Dr. Harsh Vardhan has said that IITM Pune has already installed 48 lightning sensors around the country which can locate the thunderstorm/lightning activities on real time.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">IITM Pune also developed a Mobile App called “DAMINI” to give alerts on impending lightning activity over the area. The DAMINI App is available from Google Stores.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">IMD is strengthening the observational network and by end of this year, 10 new X-band weather radars will be installed over NW Himalayas (J &K, Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand).</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">11 more C-band radars will be installed by IMD by 2020 over the plains of India including one over Andaman Nicobar Islands and one over Lakshadweep Islands.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">All these observatories are expected to be established by end of 2020.</span></div>
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Rs 350 coin to mark 350th birth anniversary of Guru Gobind Singh

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In a bid to  marks the birth anniversary of Guru Gobind Singh, union government is all set to will release a commemorative coin on Guru Gobind Singh. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will release a the stamp on January 13, 2019 at 7 Lok Kalyan Marg, New Delhi.</div>
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Needless to say, the Tenth Guru of Sikhs- Guru Gobind Singh has been a source of inspiration for many through his teachings and ideals. Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended 350th birth anniversary celebrations of Shri Guru Gobind Singh JiMaharaj in Patna on January 5, 2017.</div>
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He released a commemorative postage stamp to mark the occasion. In his address, the Prime Minister underlined how Guru Gobind Singh made a unique attempt to unite the country through the Khalsa sect and the five PanchPyaras belonged to different parts of India. He said that Guru Gobind Singh ji put knowledge at the core of his teaching.</div>
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Recalling Guru Gobind Singh’s fight for the weaker sections, the Prime Minister in his Mann Ki Baat radio program broadcast on 30th December, 2018 said that Guru Gobind Singh ji believed that the biggest service is to alleviate human sufferings. He lauded Guru Gobind Singh ji for his heroism, sacrifice and devotion.</div>
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At the Ludhiana National MSME Awards ceremony on 18h October 2016, the Prime Minister recalled how Guru Gobind Singh’s message that people should consider entire mankind as one- no one is superior or inferior, no one is touchable or untouchable is still relevant. In his Independence Day Address on 15th August, 2016, Prime Minister once again brought to the fore the saga of sacrifice for the country which has been the tradition of Sikh Gurus.</div>
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Gujarat University 2018-19 for UG and PG programs results declared, Check details

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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>Gujarat University 2018-19 for UG and PG programs results:</b> Gujarat University has released the results of various semester exam 2018-19 for UG and PG programs.  Canditates who have appeared in the varius semester exam 2018-19 for UG and PG programs, can check their results available on the official website result.gujaratuniversity.ac.in.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Candidates appeared in the various 2018-19 for UG and PG programs held in the Gujarat University. University has organised various UG and PG programs under various subject and courses. Now University has declared the various result, candidates can check their results. </span><br />
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