Executive Bio
Based in Ujjain, Hitendra Tiwari brings decades of newsroom discipline and cultural reporting expertise to the Simhastha Kumbh Mela Knowledge Project. Currently serving as Deputy Chief Reporter at Naidunia (Jagran Prakashan Ltd.), Ujjain, he supervises reporters, ensures fact accuracy, and maintains editorial integrity in regional news coverage. Earlier, he has worked with Rajasthan Patrika and Dainik Bhaskar in various editorial roles, strengthening copy desks and developing journalistic standards for print and digital media. His association is advisory and freelance in nature, supporting research, editorial development and fact-verified knowledge dissemination.
Serves as Editorial Advisor & Knowledge Contributor, offering guidance on media ethics, verification frameworks and cultural journalism.
Academic Foundation
M.S.W.
Maharishi Mahesh Yogi Vedic Vishwavidyalaya (2012)
B.A. (Hindi Hons.)
Vikram University, Ujjain (2003)
Professional Merit
Editorial Integrity
Every cultural reference, sacred date, and pilgrimage guideline published on this portal undergoes a rigorous three-layer editorial review overseen by Hitendra Tiwari:
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Authentic Sourcing & Official Records Direct reference from official Madhya Pradesh Government releases, Simhastha Mela Administration directives, and authoritative Vedic scriptures to ensure absolute baseline authenticity.
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Fact, Muhurat & Route Verification Multi-point validation of royal bathing (Shahi Snan) schedules, astronomical timings, ghat management protocols, and pilgrim transit advisories to eliminate misinformation.
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Ground Proofing & Final Editorial Sign-Off Rigorous evaluation of local traditions, administrative updates, and real-time ground logistics in Ujjain before any guide or article is deployed live.