Kumbh Mela, India

Ten million Indians take holy dip on key day of Kumbh Mela festival
More than 10 million devout Hindus seeking absolution from their sins took a dip in holy waters in northern India during a span of four hours on Wednesday, authorities said, as they braced for millions more to swarm the site of the Kumbh Mela.
The show goes on: India’s Maha Kumbh Mela draw millions on auspicious date
On today's show, we explain the significance of the Maha Kumbh Mela. The festival is still underway in northern India and has continued uninterrupted even after a deadly stampede. The Hindu festival is expected to attract an estimated 450 million people over the course of 6 weeks.
Millions gather for Magh Purnima at Prayagraj's Triveni Sangam during Maha Kumbh Mela
At Triveni Sangam in Prayagraj, millions of devotees gathered for the Magh Purnima during the Maha Kumbh Mela, with officials ensuring smooth crowd flow.
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.
Arunachal Governor visits Prayagraj, takes holy dip at Kumbh mela
Arunachal Pradesh Governor Lt. General KT Parnaik (Retd.) and First Lady Anagha Parnaik visited Prayagraj as part of a four-day trip to Uttar Pradesh, engaging in key religious and cultural activities.
Railways suffers as Kumbh Mela rush sparks vandalism across state
Patna: Kumbh Mela, one of the world's largest religious gatherings, has severely strained the already overburdened railway ...
India new year celebration footage falsely linked to Hindu festival
Social media users falsely claim an old video of a crowded alleyway was filmed at the Kumbh Mela in India days after at least ...
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'No Need To Go To Maha Kumbh Mela, Visit Here Instead': Karnataka DCM Shivakumar After Prayagraj Visit Sparks Row
The 13th edition of the historic Kumbh Mela in T Narasipura, often referred to as South India’s Prayagraj Kumbh, officially ...
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Video Of Unruly Crowd At Pushpa 2 Trailer Launch Peddled As Kumbh Mela
BOOM found that the viral video dates back to November 2024 and is not connected to the ongoing Kumbh Mela 2025.
Video shows accident in Pakistan, not bus crash involving Indian pilgrims going to Hindu mega-festival
Indian media have reported deadly bus crashes involving Kumbh Mela pilgrims, but footage shared on social media of an ...
Harsh Goenka’s video for traffic solution goes viral; Delhi-Gurugram and Kumbh Mela routes need it now
Traffic jams are a daily headache, but what if there was a simple fix? Billionaire Harsh Goenka recently shared a fascinating solution that’s got everyone talking. His idea has sparked excitement ...
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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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Kumbh Mela — World’s largest religious festival brings jobs, growth, and transformation to India
The unfathomable scale of the world’s largest religious festival in India overshadows many nations in size — and for the ...
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Maha Kumbh Mela: India's Cultural Tapestry and Logistical Challenge
The Maha Kumbh Mela, hailed as a 'living symbol' of India's cultural heritage, saw President Droupadi Murmu take a holy dip. However, the massive gathering presented challenges such as traffic ...
Who is the ‘Businessman Baba’ at the Maha Kumbh Mela who gave up Rs 3,000 crore for spirituality
A former billionaire known as 'Businessman Baba' stunned attendees at the Maha Kumbh Mela by renouncing his Rs 3,000 crore ...