Ashutosh, who has accused Shankaracharya Swami Avimukteshwarananda Saraswati, has come under the target of celibate saints. Falahari Baba announced that Sanatani, who cut off the nose of Ashutosh Brahmachari, will get a reward of Rs 21 lakh. Falahari Maharaj said that Ashutosh Pandey should be garlanded with shoes. Falahari Maharaj, President of Shri Krishna Janmabhoomi Sangharsh Trust, described Ashutosh Brahmachari as a ‘cow killer’.

Falahari Baba said that Shankaracharya is revered by 125 crore Hindus. He said that Ashutosh is not considered a Hindu. He says that Sanatani Hindus are being insulted by making disgusting allegations against Shankaracharya Maharaj.

Shame on you for being a Hindu – Falahari Baba

Falahari Baba further said, “Shankaracharya is fighting for our mother cow. He is revered by all Hindus. An adulterer, rapist, cow murderer Ashutosh Pandey is making such disgusting allegations against such revered Shankaracharya. Shame on you for being a Hindu. We also announce that any Sanatani brother who will cut the nose of this Ashutosh Pandey and garland him with shoes will be given a reward of Rs 21 lakh from Shri Krishna Janmabhoomi Sangharsh Trust. We do not consider such people as Hindus.

Government should take strict action against Ashutosh Pandey – Falahari Baba

Making allegations, he said, “He is accused of being a gangster, history-sheeter, cow slaughter, fraud and rape.” There is no section of IPC which is not applicable on Ashutosh Pandey. The government should take strict action against such a person. Sanatani will not remain silent until action is taken against them.

On the other hand, a case has been registered against Swami Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati in Jhunsi police station of Prayagraj on the orders of the court in the case of sexual exploitation of children. Ashutosh Brahmachari Maharaj and others had filed the application under Section 173(4) of BNSS. The petitioner had filed this application requesting direction to register an FIR against Swami Avimukteshwaranand under sections 69, 74, 75, 76, 79 and 109 of the Indian Code of Justice (BNS) as well as sections 3/5/9 and 17 of the POCSO Act.

Ashutosh Brahmachari said that the judiciary, while hearing the case of inappropriate activity with children, ordered Jhunsi police station to register an FIR.

India vs South Africa Fans Maha Aarti Prayagraj: Cricket is worshiped in India, this has been proved right once again. Today, the Super-8 match between India and South Africa is to be played in the T20 World Cup, which will be played at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. But hundreds of kilometers away from there in Prayagraj, the fans are wishing for the victory of Team India today. Maha Aarti was performed at Shaktipeeth Kalyani Devi temple for the victory of Team India.

At the time of Maha Aarti in the temple, people were holding pictures of Abhishek Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav, Akshar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav and other Indian players in their hands. This shows the craze for cricket among the fans and shows how much the fans want to see Team India lift the World Cup for the second consecutive time. Let us tell you that till now the Indian team has not lost in the 2026 T20 World Cup.

Kalyani Devi Temple is one of the 51 Shaktipeeths of India. It is said that three fingers of Mata Sati had fallen here. It is believed that the idol of Maa Kalyani Devi is installed here for more than 1500 years. This temple is located just 2-3 kilometers from Prayagraj Railway Junction.

Indian Fans special maha aarti for team india win today super 8 match. pic.twitter.com/4DmKCat83H

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India and South Africa clash

The final of the 2024 T20 World Cup was played between India and South Africa. Team India had created history by winning that match by a close margin of 7 runs. After that, for the first time India and South Africa will be coming face to face in a T20 World Cup match. At that time Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma were part of Team India, but now they have retired. The match between India and South Africa will start at 7 pm at Narendra Modi Stadium.

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Magh Mela 2026: Today i.e. 1st February 2026, the fifth major bath is being taken on the occasion of Magh Purnima. According to the fair officials, preparations have already been made for the main bath of Magh Purnima.

This occasion marks the end of one month Kalpvas which started from Paush Purnima (3 January). More than 10 lakh Kalpavasis will return to their native place after completing their spiritual journey and taking the final dip of faith.

Today, on the occasion of Magh Purnima, the fair administration is expecting a huge crowd of not only regular pilgrims but also the families of Kalpavasis.

Different routes determined to improve traffic

To improve the traffic, the fair authority has set separate exit routes for the Kalpavasis. Last Friday, arrangements were made for a sure route for vehicles to reach the camp areas, so that the devotees could easily collect all their luggage and leave on Sunday or Monday.

According to Pal Balaji’s ardent devotee and astrologer Anish Vyas, the auspicious time for bathing is from 5.20 am on February 1 to 3.46 am the next day.

More than 20 crore people have taken bath in Magh Mela so far

According to the official records related to Magh Mela, till January 26, more than 20 crore devotees had taken bath in Triveni Sangam, which is much more than the expected number of 12-15 crore pilgrims for the entire Magh Mela 2026.

According to fair officer Rishi Raj, keeping in mind the increasing crowd in Magh Mela, all security agencies and administrative teams have been put on high alert. Vehicles are completely prohibited in the Sangam area till midnight of February 2, although according to DCP Neeraj Pandey, administrative vehicles and vehicles involved in medical emergencies will be exempted from this ban.

Magh Maas 2026 Shaiya Daan: The Magh month fair held at Triveni Sangam in Prayagraj holds great importance in Hindu religion. According to beliefs, during the month of Magh, all the gods and goddesses reside at the holy confluence of virtuous mother Ganga, sinner mother Yamuna and wise mother Saraswati.

Due to which donations, holy bath, puja, havan, chanting, penance, fasting, yagya, havan and religious rituals are done with discipline for a whole month in this area. Very few people know about donating a bed among the donations made during Kalpavas. Let us know about it.

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How many types of donations are made in the month of Prayag Magh?

According to Hindu beliefs, the importance of donation at any pilgrimage place is very high, but if the same donation is made during the month of Magh in Prayagraj, known as the king of pilgrimages, then its religious importance increases manifold.

According to Pandit Anish Vyas, a well-known astrologer and a great devotee of Pal Balaji, donations made during Kalpvas in pilgrimages provide thousands of times more results. Normally 10 types of donations are made during Kalpavas in Prayagraj.

These include donations of cow, ghee, sesame, gold, land, clothes, grains, jaggery, silver and salt. Apart from this, Veni Daan, Gupt Daan along with Shaya Daan also have special significance in Prayagraj.

Who donates the bed?

Donating bed has special significance in Hindu traditions. This donation is made after the death of a person or after completion of 12 years of Kalpavas. The desire for salvation lies behind the donation of bed at both these places. It is believed that during Kalpavas, whatever mistake is committed knowingly or unknowingly, it is repented of. In Hindu religion, charity is a medium to remove all kinds of sorrows and sins.

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To whom is the bed donated?

In Sanatan Dharma, different people in the society have been made officials for different types of donations. Just as the person who donates a bed after death is entitled to a Mahapatra, similarly, donations given at any pilgrimage place go in favor of the pilgrimage priest there. Only the people living there are authorized to donate beds in Sangam city Prayagraj.

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Magh Mela 2026: The ongoing Magh Mela 2026 in Prayagraj seems to be turning into a Mini Kumbh, as crowds of people of faith are flocking to this annual religious fair. According to the fair administration, till Tuesday, more than 18 crore pilgrims took a dip in the holy Sangam and this number is expected to increase further in the coming days.

The 44 days long Magh Mela is moving towards its end. In such a situation, the last major bathing festival of Mahashivaratri will be held on 15 February 2026, in such a situation, it is expected that devotees can still proceed to Magh Mela.

Magh Mela 2026: 3.5 crore people are expected to take a dip in the Sangam today on the occasion of Basant Panchami festival, the administration is gearing up

Fair administration gave information

The fair administration said that a huge crowd was seen on Tuesday and Wednesday, although there was no major bath of any kind on both these days, nor was any special religious event organized.

Mela officials say that the devotees are eager to take the holy bath before the end of the Magh Mela and the devotees are happy with the arrangements made by the administration.

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1.5 crore devotees took bath on Achala Saptami

On January 25, 2026, on the occasion of Achala Saptami, about 1.5 crore devotees took bath in the holy Sangam. Although it is not officially a bathing festival, devotees are continuously taking bath from morning till evening.

There are still 18 days left for Mahashivratri, so officials are expecting an increase in the number of devotees in Magh Mela this time.

Till Tuesday, 27 January 2026, more than 18 crore devotees took bath in the holy Sangam during Magh Mela. The arrangements made for the fair are being appreciated.

24 crore pilgrims took bath in Kumbh Mela 2019

It is noteworthy that in Kumbh Mela 2019, 24 crore pilgrims took bath in this grand fair which lasted for 55 days. At the same time, the present Magh Mela is of 44 days, which is an annual event. According to the fair officials, if the situation continues like this, the number of devotees this year will easily surpass the figures of Kumbh 2019, which can become a historical record in the future.

66.30 crore devotees took a dip in the Sangam in Mahakumbh, state Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath had estimated the arrival of 120-150 crore devotees before the start of Magh Mela. Taking stock of the preparations, he had predicted a huge crowd.

The special bathing days have already set new records and now the total number of bathers has reached a new level. According to officials, this will be the first time in the history of Magh Mela that such a large number of devotees are participating.

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‘Where gods and humanity reside, the devil and demonic forces do not last long…’, this is the statement of senior Rashtriya Swayam Sangh (RSS) campaigner Indresh Kumar. Indresh Kumar has created a stir by saying this amid the uproar over Shankaracharya Avimukteshwarananda Saraswati being stopped from taking a bath in Mauni Amavasya in the Magh Mela.

Indresh Kumar had come to attend a program in Chandauli, Uttar Pradesh, where he was asked that Shankaracharya Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati has alleged that stopping him from going to the Sangam in Prayagraj on the occasion of the bath of Mauni Amavasya is misbehavior with him. On this Indresh Kumar said, ‘What misbehavior has happened? Some people say that it has come in his (Shankaracharya Swami Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati) nature to stand against the government and the government system, therefore I would pray to God that no matter who he is, wherever he is, he should give everyone the freedom to live in peace and harmony.

Indresh Kumar said, ‘Magh Mela is celebrated all over the country, there is no pilgrimage where Magh Mela is not held. It is celebrated with great pomp and show, so it was celebrated here too. When someone tried to do some mischief, he got no results. Where gods and humanity reside, the devil and demonic forces do not last long.

On January 18, on the day of Mauni Amavasya, Shankaracharya of Jyotish Peeth Badrinath, Swami Avimukteshwaranand reached Saraswati Sangam for a bath, but the fair administration stopped him from going for a bath riding on a palanquin. After this there was a scuffle between Shankaracharya’s supporters and the police and Shankaracharya got angry over this and sat on a dharna.

Shankaracharya’s protest is continuing and he is demanding that the fair administration should apologize to him, he will not enter the ashram until the apology is made. On the other hand, the fair administration took strict action and sent him a notice on Monday and asked him to prove within 24 hours that he is Shankaracharya.

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Mauni Amavasya 2026: The third main bath of the holy Snan-Daan festival of the month of Magh is to be done on Mauni Amavasya. In such a situation, this time Mauni Amavasya is falling on 18 January 2026, Sunday. Taking bath in silence on this day has special significance.

According to local beliefs, taking a silent bath in Dashashwamedh Ghat of Kashi or Triveni Sangam of Prayagraj on the occasion of Mauni Amavasya not only purifies the mind, soul and body but also infuses spiritual energy. This great bath is not only fruitful for sannyasis and yogis, but is also special for householders and common people.

Know the auspicious time of Mauni Amavasya bath from astrologer

According to astrologer Anish Vyas, this year the date of Mauni Amavasya starts at 11:55 pm on Saturday, January 17 and will end at 1:09 am on Sunday, January 18, 2026. In such a situation, the entire time from morning till evening of 18th January is going to be auspicious for taking holy bath.

It is said in the scriptures that if a devotee is unable to go to Kashi or Prayagraj for some reason, then he can take a bath in any pond, lake, well or river near his home while remembering Kashi and Prayagraj. By doing this, you will get similar virtuous results.

What to do if you cannot go to Kashi-Prayagraj on Mauni Amavasya?

The festival of Mauni Amavasya especially provides an opportunity for meditation and sadhana. On this day, devotees remain silent and take bath to purify the mind and soul. This day is considered very important for spiritual progress and mental peace. Taking bath in silence awakens the energy of the mind and gives a spiritual experience.

If a person cannot go to Kashi or Prayagraj on Mauni Amavasya, then there is no need to be disappointed. He can take bath at his home or in any water body and take a holy bath. The day of Mauni Amavasya provides equal opportunity for spiritual progress to everyone.

This day is not only a symbol of religious faith, but also a deep means of spiritual peace and mental balance. There is an appeal to all the devotees to take advantage of this day and experience positive changes in their lives.

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Why saints and sages are silent on Mauni Amavasya: Magh Mela started with Paush Purnima on 3 January 2026 in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh and will end with Mahashivratri on 15 February 2026. Now after Makar Sankranti, the third and most important Magh Snan will be done on Mauni Amavasya i.e. 18 February 2026.

According to religious beliefs, Mauni Amavasya is very important among all Amavasya dates. On this day, saints and devotees take bath in the Ganga.

Why do sages and saints remain silent on Mauni Amavasya?

On the day of Mauni Amavasya, saints and most of the people observe the fast of silence. By doing this one gets spiritual energy along with mental peace. Both mind and speech remain under control. For this reason, a fast of silence is observed on the date of Mauni Amavasya.

Sages and saints observe the fast of silence on the occasion of Mauni Amavasya so that it can help in deep spiritual concentration, conservation of energy and increase the power to purify the mind and speech.

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According to religious gurus, the state of silence helps them connect with their inner soul and God. This is a spiritual practice which is especially done during Magh Mela to increase spiritual virtue.

The word silence may seem to most people as a punishment, abdication, or a dramatic withdrawal, whereas it is intended as a form of restraint. The first key to truly understanding Mauni Amavasya is that it is meant to stop speaking, but to concentrate the consciousness.

Mauni Amavasya 2026 Benefits of Maun Vrat

According to Hindu Vedic astrology, the factor of mind is considered to be of Moon God. If the moon is not visible on the occasion of Amavasya, the state of mind may deteriorate. In such a situation, to control the mind, one should observe the fast of silence on the day of Mauni Amavasya. By doing this the mind becomes calm.

To meditate on God in life, it is very important to have a calm mind. According to religious beliefs, observing a fast of silence on the day of Mauni Amavasya leads to salvation.

Along with this, keeping a fast of silence purifies both mind and speech.

Important rules related to silent fast

If you are also observing Maun Vrat on the occasion of Mauni Amavasya on 18 January 2026, then you should know about the important rules-

• On the date of Mauni Amavasya, take a pledge of silence after taking bath in the morning in Brahma Muhurta.
• Worship the Gods and Goddesses properly.
• Break the fast of silence only after the date of Amavasya ends.
• During the fast, do not let wrong thoughts come in both mind and speech.
• Do not talk to anyone during the fast of silence.