India, Kumbh Mela

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,
Maha Kumbh Mela: 420 million attend India Hindu event
The Hindu event is the world’ s largest religious festival.Over 420 million people have taken a ritual bath so far at India's ongoing Maha Kumbh Mela-- the largest human gathering in the world-- according to figures published by the government's press information agency on Friday.
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 religious gathering, a doctor at a government hospital said, as tens of thousands of pilgrims rushed to dip in sacred river waters during the Hindu event.
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.
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,
VIDEO: PM Modi Takes The Holy Dip at Mahakumbh in Prayagraj| Watch It Now
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"
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Maha Kumbh 2025: A Spiritual Spectacle Beyond Words, Says Deputy Chairman Harivansh
Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman Harivansh Narayan Singh on Friday described his experience at the ongoing Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj ...
Maha Kumbh 2025: Bihar Governor Arif Mohammad Khan takes holy dip in Triveni Sangam
Arif Mohammad Khan said that a visit to the Maha Kumbh makes it clear that the culture and tradition of India work to connect ...
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 ...
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Sanjay Mishra visits Maha Kumbh 2025 in Prayagraj, lauds arrangements
Actor Sanjay Mishra praised the arrangements at the ongoing Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 in Prayagraj, describing the event as a well ...
Allu Arjun's fan dressed as Pushpa Raj raises eyebrows at Mahakumbh 2025
An Allu Arjun fan recently stole the spotlight at the 2025 Mahakumbh in Prayagraj by arriving dressed as Pushpa Raj, ...
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India’s Maha Kumbh festival, the world’s largest religious gathering, by the numbers
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Neena Gupta calls her visit to Maha Kumbh Mela a “unique experience”
Veteran actor Neena Gupta visited the ongoing Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, on Friday and expressed her awe ...
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 ...
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Maha Kumbh: Massive Fire Breaks Out At Sector 18 In Prayagraj, Fire Tenders On Spot
Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh: A massive fire broke out in Sector 18, Shankaracharya Marg of Maha Kumbh Mela Kshetra on Friday, ...