Blaze Erupts in Unauthorized Tents at Maha Kumbh Mela
A fire destroyed 15 unauthorised tents at the Maha Kumbh Mela area near Chamanganj Chowki. Despite access challenges, the fire was promptly extinguished without any casualties. An investigation is underway to determine the cause.
BREAKING: Fire erupts in tents at Prayagraj's Maha Kumbh mela, no casualties reported (WATCH)
A fire erupted in 15 tents at the Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, on Thursday morning. Officials confirmed that no casualties have been reported so far. The fire broke out near the Jhunsi Chhatnag Ghat and Nageshwar Ghat areas in Sector 22 of the Mela ground.
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 expected to take part
Fire Erupts at Maha Kumbh Mela Leaving Tent Destruction in its Wake
A devastating fire, ignited by a cylinder blast, swept through the Maha Kumbh Mela, destroying 18 tents in Sector 19. While no casualties have been reported, firefighters are actively working to control the blaze.
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.
Another massive fire in Maha Kumbh Mela, 15 tents gutted outside Sector 22
Pramod Sharma said information about a fire was received this afternoon and the fire was extinguished immediately
Assam woman goes missing at Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj
A woman from Borhapjan area in Tinsukia district, Assam has been reported missing at the ongoing Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, while heading towards for the sacred 'Amrit Snan'.
Fire at India's Maha Kumbh Mela festival contained, no one injured
A large fire broke out at a Hindu religious festival, the Maha Kumbh Mela, in the northern Indian state of Uttar Pradesh on Sunday, but the blaze was quickly brought under control and no injuries were reported,
Mahakumbh 2025: Start Date, Types of Kumbh Mela, Website, Tent Booking and Other Details
The Mahakumbh Mela is a major Hindu festival held every 12 years at four locations: Prayagraj, Haridwar, Nashik, and Ujjain. During this time, millions of devotees gather to bathe in sacred rivers, seeking spiritual purification.
UAE’s Indian expats share Maha Kumbh Mela experience
Dubai: Indian expats in the UAE, who have returned from India’s Maha Kumbh Mela, said to be the world’s largest congregation of people, have shared their experiences to enable others undertaking the once-in-a-lifetime trip to have a safe and enriching journey.
15 tents gutted outside Sector 22 of Maha Kumbh
Chief Fire Officer Pramod Sharma extinguished a fire at Maha Kumbh Mela with no casualties, investigating the cause.
Stampede at India's Kumbh Mela Hindu mega-festival leaves at least 30 people dead, police say
A senior police officer said at least 30 people died as a crowd panicked at the Hindu Kumbh Mela mega-festival in the ...
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 ...
Authorities say at least 30 dead in Kumbh Mela crowd crush
Authorities say that a further 60 people sustained injuries in the incident at the massive religious gathering.
Maha Kumbh Mela: At least 30 dead in multiple stampedes at huge Hindu gathering
At least 30 people have been killed and dozens more injured in crowd crushes at the Maha Kumbh Mela in India, where millions ...
Mahakumbh 2025: Day After Stampede, Fire Breaks Out Near Mela
As per the official statement from Kumbh Mela Police in Uttar Pradesh, the fire affected at least 10 to 15 tents. These tents ...