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Massive fire destroys over 20 tents at India's mega Hindu festival Maha Kumbh Mela
A massive fire broke out Friday at India's ongoing mega Hindu festival Maha Kumbh Mela in the northern state of Uttar Pradesh destroying over 20 makeshift tents, officials said.
Hindu ascetic rising from the river after a holy dip is emblematic of Maha Kumbh festival in India
The man appears in a silhouette after rising from the river. His dreadlocked hair is flicked backwards, sending a stream of water in a clockwise swirl. Others surround him, with some holding the saffron flag of Hinduism,
India's Maha Kumbh Mela: A look at the gigantic pitcher festival
More than seven people were killed in a stampede at the Maha Kumbh Mela, or Great Pitcher Festival, in the northern Indian holy city of Prayagraj on Wednesday.
Pakistani pilgrims join Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj, praise India's hospitality
A group of Pakistani pilgrims has arrived in Prayagraj to participate in the Maha Kumbh Mela,..Speaking to ANI, the pilgrims expressed gratitude to the Indian government for issuing their visas quickly,
Maha Kumbh Mela: What is the Hindu 'festival of festivals' that draws millions to northern India?
The world's largest religious gathering, the Maha Kumbh Mela in northern India, turned deadly Wednesday, with officials confirming at least 30 deaths and 60 people injured in a stampede on the biggest day of the festival.
India's Modi takes 'holy dips' at Maha Kumbh, week after stampede killed dozens
By Sakshi Dayal NEW DELHI (Reuters) -Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi took holy dips in sacred river waters in the northern city of Prayagraj on Wednesday as he joined millions of people at the Maha Kumbh Mela,
PM Modi in Maha Kumbh: PM takes holy dip as Delhi votes in key polls
Prime Minister Narendra Modi participated in the Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj, taking a holy dip in the sacred Ganges. His presence at the event highlights the spiritual significance of the Kumbh Mela and India’s cultural heritage.
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A tragic mass shooting at Sweden's Campus Risbergska school in Örebro has left 10 dead, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to take a holy dip at Mahakumbh 2025 in Prayagraj today at 11 AM. The visit coincides with the crucial Delhi Elections 2025,
'Blessed to be at Maha Kumbh': PM Modi takes holy dip at Sangam
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday took a holy dip at the Triveni Sangam and said he felt "blessed to be at the Maha Kumbh" where he was "filled with a spirit of devotion"
Indian PM Narendra Modi takes dip in holy river for Kumbh Mela
India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi took a dip in the Triveni Sangam, Prayagraj, for Kumbh Mela on 5.
'Close to our culture': Pakistani pilgrims join Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj, hail India's hospitality
A group of Pakistani pilgrims attended the Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj, praising India's government for speedy visa ...
After Mamta Kulkarni, this actress announces to quit acting at Maha Kumbh Mela 2025, says ‘Chote kapdo mein…’
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Helicopter service from Prayagraj Airport to Triveni Sangam for Maha Kumbh devotees
Maha Kumbh 2025 in Prayagraj, a once-in-144-year spiritual gathering, commenced on January 13. The congregation is expected ...
Police say at least 30 people have died in a stampede at the massive Maha Kumbh festival in India
At least 17 people were killed and many more injured in a stampede at India's Maha Kumbh festival, the world's largest ...
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Maha Kumbh Attracts Pakistani Hindus From Sindh To Triveni Sangam
As many as 68 Hindu devotees from Pakistan's Sindh province arrived in Prayagraj for the Maha Kumbh, taking a holy dip at the ...
Mahakumbh 2025: Over 42 crore take dip in Kumbh Mela, exceeding population of US and Canada
India's government reported that over 420 million pilgrims bathed at the Kumbh Mela festival in Prayagraj. The number is ...
Sacred strokes of color on foreheads are a major display of Hinduism at India’s Maha Kumbh festival
A vermilion dot on the forehead is one of India’s most widely accepted Hindu cultural insignias. At the Maha Kumbh festival, ...
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Mid-Day Top News: Fire breaks out at camp in Maha Kumbh Mela and more
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