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Sacred strokes of color on foreheads are a major display of Hinduism at India's Maha Kumbh festival

Hindu devotees have sacred marks reading 'Radhe' on their foreheads at the confluence of the Ganges, the Yamuna, and the Saraswati rivers during the 45-day-long Maha Kumbh festival in Prayagraj, India, Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2025. Credit: AP/Ashwini Bhatia

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Maha Kumbh Mela: What is the Hindu 'festival of festivals' that draws millions to northern India?

The Hindu festival that turned deadly in northern India on Wednesday is a religious gathering with deep spiritual meaning for devotees who come by the millions to take a cleansing dip in waters they consider sacred.

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Millions in India take ‘holy dip’ a day after deadly stampede at Hindu festival

Millions of devout Hindus thronged the northern Indian city of Prayagraj on Thursday for the Maha Kumbh festival, a day after dozens died in a stampede on the most auspicious day of the six-week event.

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Another Fire Reported In Prayagraj's Maha Kumbh Day After Stampede Killed 30

The fire was reported in Sector-22 of the Maha Kumbh district near Chatnag Ghat. The devotees are reported safe and evacuated from the site of the fire.

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Tragedy at Maha Kumbh: Stampede in Prayagraj

A tragic stampede occurred at the Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj, leading to multiple fatalities and injuries as crowds gathered for Mauni Amavasya. Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai expressed deep sorrow and urged devotees to remain calm and follow local administration's guidance.

Reuters · 1d

Dozens killed in India's Kumbh festival stampede

Dozens of people were killed in a pre-dawn stampede at the Maha Kumbh Mela in northern India on Wednesday as tens of millions of Hindus gathered to take a dip in sacred river waters on the most auspicious day of a six-week festival.

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Maha Kumbh's viral girl Monalisa is now making her Bollywood debut. Here's what we know

Monalisa Bhosle, a 16-year-old from Madhya Pradesh who gained fame at the Prayagraj Maha Kumbh, has signed on to star in the ...

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Maha Kumbh and a historic flight: How aviation history was created in Prayagraj

Prayagraj has a deep-rooted connection to aviation history. In 1911, French pilot Henri Piquet made history by flying the ...

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Railways operated 364 trains for Maha Kumbh devotees from Prayagraj on Jan 29: Vaishnaw

Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw today said 364 trains ran to various destinations from different stations of Prayagraj for ...

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In pictures: What is the Maha Kumbh Mela and why does it attract millions of Hindus?

Officials had been preparing for months for the world’s largest religious festival, with around 400 million Hindu pilgrims ...

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Chaos and Devotion: Navigating the Maha Kumbh Festival

In Prayagraj, millions of Hindus gathered for the Maha Kumbh festival after a tragic stampede. Despite concerns, pilgrims ...

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Maha Kumbh 2025: From Chris Martin, Anil Ambani, Poonam Pandey to Kabir Khan, Celebs Who took a Holy Dip at Sangam, Prayagraj

Maha Kumbh, which started on January 13, will continue till February 26. The remaining significant 'snan' dates in Maha Kumbh ...

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Odisha Cancels Special Bus Service To Prayagraj Till Feb 4 Day After Maha Kumbh Stampede

The Odisha government had decided to operate special bus service to Maha Kumbh till February 26. CM Mohan Majhi had flagged ...

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Maha Kumbh 2025: Air India Express and IndiGo increase flights to holy cities, Prayagraj and Varanasi to support Maha Kumbh travel

Air India Express and IndiGo increase flights to Varanasi and Prayagraj for Maha Kumbh 2025, with IndiGo flights rising from ...

364 trains ran for Maha Kumbh devotees from Prayagraj on Jan 29: Vaishnaw

Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Thursday said 364 trains ran to various destinations from different stations of ...

Maha Kumbh 2025 Live Updates: Thousands stranded, missing complaints rise; pilgrims face cold nights, food shortage

Maha Kumbh 2025 is witnessing an extraordinary surge in devotees, with over 2 crore pilgrims having already taken a dip at ...

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