religious tourism

Mahakumbh 2025: As Prayagraj’s mela attracts millions, religious tourism is set to grow

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Mahakumbh 2025: As Prayagraj’s mela attracts millions, religious tourism is set to grow

“I have never seen so many people in my city,” beams Ravikrishna Tiwari. Ravikrishna runs Tiwari and Bros, a travel agency that his grandfather started in Prayagraj (then Allahabad) way back in 1962. Till late 2024, he had 35 people working for him, mostly drivers and cleaners. Spotting the business opportunities that the Mahakumbh offered, … Read more

In UP Budget, lion’s share earmarked for religious and cultural projects in Kashi, Ayodhya, Vindhya, Chitrakoot

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In UP Budget, lion’s share earmarked for religious and cultural projects in Kashi, Ayodhya, Vindhya, Chitrakoot

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath highlighted the provision to set aside Rs 100 crore for preparations for the 2025 Maha Kumbh soon after the 2022-23 annual Budget was tabled in the Assembly. The Rs 6-lakh-crore Budget’s religious, regional, and cultural focus was evident as Adityanath highlighted the government’s aim to present the upcoming Maha … Read more