What is the Kumbh Mela? Often described as the “largest pilgrimage in the world” and the “largest human gathering,” the Kumbh Mela is one of Hinduism's most sacred pilgrimages.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has offered his condolences to the families of victims of a crowd surge at the Maha Kumbh Mela festival in Uttar Pradesh. Many are said to be injured ...

The Kumbh Mela - held every 12 years - is expected to draw some 400 million devotees in 2025, officials estimate. The Haj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia, in comparison, drew 1.8 million people last year.

Jan 29 (Reuters) - 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. Here is a look at ...

As the Maha Kumbh Mela in Uttar Pradesh's Prayagraj is drawing devotees from across the country, Pune too is experiencing a surge in travel demand. Despite the scheduling of additional special ...

At least 30 people have died during India's Kumbh Mela festival. Held every 12 years, the Kumbh Mela, which lasts over six weeks, is thought to be the largest religious gathering in the world ...

The Kumbh Mela, celebrated as one of the world’s largest religious gatherings, has multiple origin stories. This grand festival is much more than a congregation; it represents a confluence of ...

Maha Kumbh Mela 2025, a once-in-144-years event, attracts millions through its spiritual, religious, and cultural vitality. This year's gathering in Prayagraj emphasizes spiritual rebirth through ...

The Uttar Pradesh Cabinet met in the Maha Kumbh Mela area on Wednesday (January 22, 2025) following which Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath announced several key decisions on development projects and ...

India's space agency, using Indian satellites, has beamed down images of the ongoing Maha Kumbh Mela - the world's single largest religious gathering - at Uttar Pradesh's Prayagraj. The images by ...

Speaking to ANI, Rajeshwari Maa Mahamandaleshwar, a spiritual leader from Tokyo, Japan, shared her thoughts on the Kumbh Mela and her journey in Sanatana Dharma. Further, a foreign Mahamandaleshwar, a ...

The Kumbh Mela, a key pilgrimage for Hindus, is remarkable for its sheer vastness – but this year’s festival is extra-special It’s not the size you notice first. It’s the pulse.