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
Why Maharashtra needs to take lessons from Prayagraj ahead of Nashik Kumbh Mela 2027
With the Nashik Kumbh Mela in 2027 expected to draw lakhs of devotees, multiple challenges lie ahead for the administration.
Maha Kumbh Mela 2025: A Cultural Confluence Beckons Millions
The upcoming Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj is expected to draw 30 lakh international visitors. The event, spanning from January 13 to February 26, 2025, will feature initiatives to boost tourism, including e-visas,
What is Kumbh Mela and why is this Hindu festival important?
Authorities say that at least 30 people have died and a further 60 were injured in a crowd crush at the massive Kumbh Mela festival in India. The world's biggest religious festival and humanity's largest gathering,
7 mandirs and other places to visit in Prayagraj if you’re at the Maha Kumbh Mela
Beyond the Sangam’s sacred waters, the city offers a treasure trove of experiences that cater to every kind of traveller.
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.
Mahakumbh: 15 tents gutted as fire breaks out outside mela in Prayagraj, day after stampede
A fire broke out in the afternoon and was extinguished despite road access issues for fire engines. Maha Kumbh officer ...
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 ...
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Watch: Massive Fire Breaks Out At Mahakumbh Mela In Prayagraj, No Casualties Reported
The fire was reportedly caused by tents that were unauthorized and set up in the open area, as per the Sub-Divisional ...
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IndiGo increases flights and seat capacity for Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 in Prayagraj
IndiGo has increased its flights and seat capacity to/from Prayagraj Airport during the period of the Maha Kumbh Mela 2025, ...
Mahakumbh Mela 2025: Prayagraj Railway Division Sets Record With 222 Mela Special Trains On Mauni Amavasya
A record 222 Mela Special trains were deployed to safely transport crores of devotees to their respective destinations.
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Policing the Plate: Officer Suspended Amidst Kumbh Mela Controversy
A police officer was suspended after a video allegedly showed him mixing ash into food intended for devotees at a community ...
Prayagraj flight prices skyrocket amid Mahakumbh Mela 2025, but THIS hack can let you save 50% on your ticket
As of Tuesday, January 28, one-way flights to Prayagraj from major cities like Mumbai, Delhi, and Bengaluru for January 30 ...
‘Our Father, Lord Shiva’: Foreign tourists embrace Hindu culture at Mahakumbh 2025 in Prayagraj
As crowds gather for Mahakumbh 2025 in Prayagraj, visitors from around the globe express gratitude for the celebration. Over ...