The government of Uttar Pradesh, India’s most populous state, has banned the practice of throwing dead bodies in rivers, and has promised aid to families struggling to afford cremations for ...

Uttar Pradesh: The rising water level of the Ganges in Varanasi has led to the submerging of steps at various ghats in the temple town. Authorities have banned the operations of small boats in the ...

The Ganges, a lifeline for 400 million people who live and work along it, ... as the world’s largest religious gathering wrapped up Wednesday in India’s northern state of Uttar Pradesh. ...

Uttar Pradesh is emerging as a global tourism hotspot, emphasizing heritage, spirituality, and adventure. Efforts are being made to attract European tourists by highlighting unique cultural ...

In Uttar Pradesh state, the city of Prayagraj is currently hosting a huge religious festival called the Kumbh Mela, where up to 150 million pilgrims will come to bathe in the Ganges by March.

Millions of people will flock to the confluence of the Ganges, the Yamuna, and the mythical Saraswati rivers during a festival called the Maha Kumbh Mela. In 2025, between January 13 and February ...

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Located on the banks of the Ganges River in Uttar Pradesh, it is often referred to as Kashi or Benaras. The city is famous for its ghats—steps leading down to the river—where pilgrims perform ...

A blue stream spews from beneath brick factory buildings in Kanpur, India. The dark ribbon curls down a dirt embankment and flows into the Ganges River. "That's toxic runoff," says Rakesh Jaiswal ...

Uttar Pradesh’s Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath denied the accuracy of the government report, insisting that the water was not just safe for bathing, but also for the Hindu ritual of drinking a ...