A vermilion dot on the forehead is one of India’s most widely accepted Hindu cultural insignias. At the Maha Kumbh festival, ...

The late release of casualty figures at the gathering of millions of people was seen as shielding the political fortunes of a ...

A celebration of ritual bathing turned into a scene of tragedy.

Videos from the scene showed victims being rushed to ambulances or lying motionless on the ground after a large crowd broke ...

People were trampled as pilgrims at the Maha Kumbh Mela, one of the world’s biggest gatherings, gathered where the Ganges and Yamuna Rivers meet, officials said.

The Maha Kumbh Mela in India is seen by political parties as an opportunity for outreach. Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Bharatiya Janata Party is working to win over hearts and minds, with 400 ...

The Maha Kumbh Mela, held every 12 years at one of four sacred locations in India, is known as the world’s largest spiritual congregation. In 2025, the Poorna Kumbh will continue until February ...

Addressed to his childhood friend Tim Brown, the letter showcases Jobs’ fascination with Zen Buddhism and his dream of attending India’s Kumbh Mela, the world’s largest religious gathering.

Prayagraj, India - January 12, 2025 The Indian city of Prayagraj is preparing for the Kumbh Mela. This massive Hindu festival has required the construction of a temporary city to accommodate the ...

The Maha Kumbh Mela is in full swing. It is the largest religious gathering in the world, taking place in India across six weeks. With about 400 million people expected to join the event ...

According to tradition that reaches back to the foundations of Hinduism, a ritual dip in the Ganges during Kumbh Mela holds the promise of washing away one’s sins. People from all walks of life in ...

Esri India launched a user-friendly GIS-based web application in Hindi and English for the Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 in Prayagraj, offering pilgrims essential information such as accommodation ...