One of the most notable episodes in the history of the Kumbh Mela occurred in 1915 when Mahatma Gandhi visited the Haridwar gathering shortly after returning from South Africa after twenty-one years.

Officials had been preparing for months for the world’s largest religious festival, with around 400 million Hindu pilgrims expected to take part ...

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 ...

More than 10 million devout Hindus seeking absolution from their sins took a dip in holy waters in northern India during a ...

The world's largest spiritual gathering has begun, and it’s not just for devotees! The Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 in Prayagraj is a one-of-a-kind experience that blends ancient traditions with ...

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 ...