Kumbh Mela, India

More than 500 million take 'holy dip' in India's Maha Kumbh festival
More than 500 million people have taken a "holy dip" in sacred river waters in north India over the last four weeks as part of the Hindu Maha Kumbh festival, authorities said on Friday, greater than the population of most countries.
Three-day Kumbh Mela at T. Narsipur from today
Kumbh Mela will be held at T. Narsipur from Monday, coinciding with the ongoing event at Prayagraj in Uttar Pradesh.
Clip shows India stone-pelting ritual, not fighting at Kumbh Mela festival
A video spread online shows an annual stone-pelting ritual in northern India, contrary to claims by social media posts that presented it as Hindu pilgrims attacking each other at the Kumbh Mela mega-festival.
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.
Record 45 crore devotees take holy dip 15 days ahead of its conclusion
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath had predicted that this year's Maha Kumbh would set a record with 45 crore devotees taking the holy dip. His forecast proved right 15 days before the conclusion of the mega event.
Watch: Thousands take holy dip on Maghi Purnima at Maha Kumbh
As the Amrit Snan began at the ongoing Maha Kumbh Mela on Maghi Purnima on Wednesday morning, lakhs of people reached the Triveni Sangam ghat in Prayagraj to take the holy dip on the special occasion.
Babies born in mela: Parents choose Mahakumbh timing, venue to welcome their child
At Mahakumbh-2025, the Central Hospital welcomed its 15th baby, Amrita, with parents naming children after Hindu myths, ...
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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World's Largest Gathering: Maha Kumbh Mela's Unprecedented Scale
Over 500 million people attended the Hindu Maha Kumbh festival in north India, marking the largest human congregation in history. However, the event was overshadowed by a tragic stampede on its most ...
Kumbh Mela footfall touches 50 cr-mark, more than combined population of US, Russia
The participation marks the 'largest congregation' in human history for any religious, cultural, or social event, said the ...
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 ...
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Kumbh Mela Drives Economic Boom in Prayagraj
The six-week-long Kumbh Mela has turned Prayagraj into an economic powerhouse, bringing unprecedented business opportunities ...
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Maha Kumbh footfall crosses 50 crore-mark, more than combined population of US and Russia: UP govt
Over 50 crore devotees gather at Maha Kumbh, surpassing US and Russia populations, making it the largest congregation in ...