Governor of Kerala, Rajendra Arlekar, will perform the Dharma Dhwajarohanam, marking the official commencement of the festival’s public observances. https://english.mathrubhumi.com/news/kerala/pooja-of-kerala-kumba-mela-or-kumbh-mela-2026-of-south-india-in-thirunavaya-begins-checl-kumbamela-events-and-schedule-ktsd16zu?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #KeralaKumbhMela #MahaMaghaRow #ReligiousFreedom #Bharathapuzha

Kerala Kumbh Mela cleared after riverbed dispute, with strict conditions and large-scale pilgrim mobilisation https://english.mathrubhumi.com/news/kerala/what-kerala-kumba-mela-or-kumbh-mela-2026-of-south-india-means-why-row-erupted-in-thirunavaya-of-malappuram-regarding-kumbamela-lw4z62g4?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #KeralaKumbhMela #MahaMaghaRow #ReligiousFreedom #Bharathapuzha

Kerala authorities halted riverbank work for Maha Magha festival, sparking protests as organisers say the stop order threatens religious freedom. https://english.mathrubhumi.com/news/kerala/kerala-kumbh-mela-row-stop-memo-bharathapuzha-maha-magha-festival-rclsgn9q?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #KeralaKumbhMela #MahaMaghaRow #ReligiousFreedom #Bharathapuzha