India, Kumbh Mela

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.
30 dead in stampede as over 100 million people gather at India's Maha Kumbh festival
At least 30 people were killed and over 30 have been injured in a stampede at the Maha Kumbh Mela, one of the world's biggest gatherings that occurs every 12 years.
Tragedy hits Maha Kumbh Mela: Indian festival continues despite deadly stampede
At least 30 people were killed and 60 others injured in northern India this week after a stampede at the Maha Kumbh Mela. The official tally was released hours after the incident occurred in the
India's Modi takes 'holy dips' at Maha Kumbh, week after stampede killed dozens
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, a week after dozens died in a stampede at the 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.
'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"
Millions at India's Maha Kumbh Mela festival take 'holy dip' a day after fatal stampede
Millions of devout Hindus thronged the northern Indian city of Prayagraj on Thursday (Jan 30) for the Maha Kumbh festival, a day after dozens died in a stampede in the holy centre on the most
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.
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 ...
The Aftermath of the Maha Kumbh Mela Stampede
Many were feared dead after millions of Hindu pilgrims at a huge Hindu festival in India rushed to bathe in holy river waters ...
What is special about Wednesday's 'royal bath' at India's Maha Kumbh festival?
NEW DELHI (Reuters) -At least seven people were killed and around 10 injured in a pre-dawn stampede at the Maha Kumbh Mela in ...
Maha Kumbh Mela: The Largest Gathering in the World
As many as 400 million Hindu pilgrims are expected to visit Prayagraj, India, during this year’s 45-day Maha Kumbh Mela festival. Held every 12 years at one of four places in India, the Kumbh Mela is ...
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 ...
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In pictures: What is the Maha Kumbh Mela and why does it attract millions of Hindus?
In contrast to the Maha Kumbh Mela, the Kumbh Mela occurs every three ... and 45 injured as thousands of pilgrims arrived for the festival. Since then, authorities claim to have ...