Basant Panchami

Kumbh mela: Two crore devotees likely to take holy dip on festival’s third ‘shahi snaan’ on Sunday; three-tier security in place

The Sangam city is all set to host the third 'shaahi snaan' of the ongoing Kumbh on Basant Panchami, falling on Sunday, during which more than two crore devotees are expected to take a holy dip.

Not red but white flowers: Hindu Mahasabha's new way of observing Valentine's Day

Saffron outfit Hindu Mahasabha has planned to oppose "western ways" of displaying affection on Valentine's Day this Saturday by floating its own traditional equivalent to celebrate the festival of love in the form of Basant Panchami.