Advertising Policy | MahakalTimes.com
Last Updated: October 31, 2025 At MahakalTimes.com, our mission is to deliver accurate, insightful, and culturally meaningful information about India’s spiritual heritage, with a focus on events such as the Simhastha Kumbh Mela. To keep our platform freely accessible to readers, we generate revenue through advertising, sponsorships, affiliate programs, and strategic collaborations — without compromising editorial independence or integrity.
1. Commitment to Editorial Independence
While advertising partnerships support the growth and sustainability of MahakalTimes.com, our editorial team operates independently of advertisers and sponsors. All editorial decisions — including content topics, tone, and coverage — are made solely based on journalistic value and reader interest, not on commercial considerations.
2. Ad Placement and Approval
MahakalTimes.com retains full discretion over the placement, format, and approval of all advertisements displayed on our website. We carefully evaluate every advertisement to ensure it aligns with our values, ethics, and audience interests. We reserve the right to:
- Reject, remove, or suspend any advertisement that violates this policy or our content standards.
- Notify advertisers if their ads are declined or removed, along with a brief explanation.
3. Responsible Advertising Practices
MahakalTimes.com upholds a strict ethical code for advertising content. We do not accept ads that:
- Contain false, misleading, or deceptive claims.
- Promote or depict violence, pornography, weapons, alcohol, or illicit drugs.
- Discriminate based on religion, caste, gender, region, or sexual orientation.
- Contradict the cultural, spiritual, or ethical essence of the Mahakal or Kumbh Mela traditions.
- Include content that may be deemed offensive or harmful to public sentiment or faith.
All advertisements must comply with Indian laws, including the Information Technology Act (2000), Consumer Protection Act (2019), and Advertising Standards Council of India (ASCI) guidelines.
4. No Endorsement of Advertised Products
The presence of an advertisement on MahakalTimes.com does not imply endorsement of the product, service, or organization by our editorial team. Readers are encouraged to exercise discretion and verify details before engaging with any advertised offer or service.
5. Distinguishing Advertising and Editorial Content
We ensure complete transparency between editorial and paid content.
- Sponsored Content: Clearly labeled as “Sponsored” or “Paid Partnership.”
- Display Ads: Shown in designated ad spaces or sidebars marked “Advertisement.”
- Affiliate Content: Contains a visible disclosure such as “This article contains affiliate links; MahakalTimes.com may earn a small commission if you make a purchase.”
- Editorial Content: Produced independently by our journalists and writers, with no influence from advertisers.
6. Editorial Oversight for Sponsored Content
We may accept sponsorships to support our operations, but all such collaborations are governed by editorial review.
Sponsored and Co-Branded Content
Our team may create or collaborate on content related to sponsor themes. Such material is:
- Clearly identified as “Sponsored Content.”
- Reviewed for factual accuracy, tone, and cultural relevance.
Brand Pages
MahakalTimes.com may host brand profiles or partner pages. These pages are provided by advertisers and are not produced or endorsed by our editorial team.
Native Advertising
Advertisements appearing within editorial layouts are labeled as “Ad” or “Sponsored.”
7. Affiliate Partnership Disclosure
Some of our articles may include affiliate links. When readers click on these links and make a purchase, MahakalTimes.com may receive a small commission — at no extra cost to the buyer. Affiliate partnerships are selected carefully to ensure they align with our website’s spiritual, cultural, and travel-oriented themes. Each article containing such links includes a visible affiliate disclaimer.
8. Policy Updates
MahakalTimes.com periodically reviews and updates its Advertising Policy to reflect new laws, ethical standards, and digital publishing practices. Any changes will be posted on this page with the updated “Last Updated” date.
9. Contact Information
For inquiries regarding advertising, sponsorships, or partnerships, please contact: Email: contact@mahakaltimes.com Website: www.mahakaltimes.com
MahakalTimes.com is committed to balancing editorial excellence with responsible monetization — ensuring that advertising remains transparent, relevant, and respectful of our readers’ values and trust.