Over 660 million pilgrims gathered at the Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj, India, this past February, and I'm now seeing the ...

A “stampede-like situation” at one of the biggest religious festivals in India, the Maha Kumbh Mela, led to multiple ...

The Maha Kumbh Mela, one of Hinduism's most sacred events, is set to commence on January 13, 2025, in India. Millions of devotees will gather to partake in ritual bathing in the Ganges River ...

Ash-smeared Naga Sadhus or Hindu holy men arrive to take a dip in Sangam to mark the Maha Kumbh Mela festival, in Prayagraj on January 14, 2025. R.Satish Babu/AFP/Getty Images.

The Maha Kumbh Mela has always been an important symbol of Hinduism, though it was usually not politicized until the recent rise of the idea of India as a Hindu nation.

Maha Kumbh Mela. The Maha Kumbh Mela is a Hindu pilgrimage and festival held every 12 years in India. It is the largest peaceful gathering of humans in the world, ...

Over the last 45 days, more than 620 million people – over a third of India’s roughly 1.4 billion population - have attended the Maha Kumbh Mela, or the festival of the Sacred Pitcher, on the ...

Prayagraj: In anticipation of the massive turnout expected for the 2031 Kumbh Mela, Indian Railways is fast-tracking the ...

The Maha Kumbh Mela occurs only once in 144 years, making it a truly once-in-a-lifetime experience. Unlike the Poorna Kumbh, held every 12 years, the Maha Kumbh is marked by a rare astronomical ...

Plan your visit to Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 in Prayagraj with essential tips on travel, attire, and must-try local cuisine for first-time visitors.

The Maha Kumbh Mela is one of Hinduism’s holiest festivals, held once every 12 years at Prayagraj in India’s northern state of Uttar Pradesh where the Ganga, ...

The 2025 Maha Kumbh Mela, running from 13 January to 26 February, is expected to draw around 400 million pilgrims, making it one of the largest religious gatherings in the world. open image in gallery ...