Hindu Mela - Wikipedia
The Hindu Mela (transl. Hindu fair) was an annual political and cultural festival that took place in India during the late 19th century. Initially established in 1867 by Nabagopal Mitra, Rajnarayan Basu , and Manomohan Bose as the Chaitra mela, it …
What is Kumbh Mela and why is this Hindu festival important?
Jan 29, 2025 · Kumbh Mela is a religious gathering that draws tens of millions of Hindu pilgrims and spiritual seekers from India and across the globe. The event is deeply rooted in Hindu mythology and centres ...
The Divine, the Digital and the Political at Humanity’s Largest ...
4 days ago · The Maha Kumbh Mela, a Hindu festival in India that is drawing hundreds of millions of pilgrims, is a powerful marketing tool for Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his allies.
In pictures: Kumbh Mela, the world’s largest religious festival
2 days ago · Naga Sadhus, or Hindu holy men, take a holy dip in the Triveni Sangam, the confluence of three holy rivers on Mauni Amavasya, or new moon day, during the Maha Kumbh Mela festival in Prayagraj ...
Maha Kumbh Mela: World’s Largest Gathering Begins in India
Jan 14, 2025 · What is the Maha Kumbh Mela? The Maha Kumbh Mela, or “great festival of the sacred pitcher,” is the world’s largest religious ceremony. Based on a Hindu legend in which demons and gods fight...
Maha Kumbh Mela: What is the Hindu 'festival of festivals' that …
Jan 29, 2025 · Hindu pilgrims arrive to take a dip in Sangam, the confluence of the Ganges, Yamuna and mythical Saraswati rivers, during the Maha Kumbh Mela festival in Prayagraj on Wednesday. (Arus Sankar/AFP ...
Maha Kumbh Mela India 2025: What to know about the world's …
Jan 29, 2025 · PRAYAGRAJ, India (AP) — Hindu devotees, mystics and holy men and women have gathered in India’s northern city of Prayagraj for the Maha Kumbh festival, the world’s largest religious gathering. The festival is held every 12 years at the confluence of sacred rivers.
Mahakumbh Mela: Millions start bathing in holy rivers at India's Hindu …
Jan 12, 2025 · Millions of people have taken a holy bath at the Hindu festival of Kumbh Mela (also known as Mahakumbh) - described as humanity's biggest gathering - in northern India's Prayagraj city on...
Mahakumbh Mela: Millions start bathing in holy rivers at India's Hindu …
Jan 12, 2025 · Thousands of Hindu holy men have been arriving in Prayagraj to participate in the Kumbh Mela festival Millions of people have taken a holy bath at the Hindu festival of Kumbh Mela (also known as ...
Kumbh Mela | Significance, Festival, History, & Maha Kumbh
6 days ago · The Kumbh Mela, which translates to “Festival of the Sacred Pitcher” (kumbh meaning “pitcher” and mela meaning “festival”), is one of the most sacred pilgrimages for Hindus and is recognized by UNESCO on its Representative List of …