Kumbh Mela, India and Pakistan

India's Modi takes 'holy dips' at Maha Kumbh, week after stampede killed dozens
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi took holy dips in sacred river waters in the northern city of Prayagraj on Wednesday as he joined millions of people at the Maha Kumbh Mela, a week after dozens died in a stampede at the event.
Pakistani Hindus Take Holy Dip at Sangam During Maha Kumbh
A group of 68 Hindu devotees from Pakistan's Sindh province arrived in Prayagraj and took a holy dip at the Sangam.
Pakistani pilgrims join Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj, praise India’s hospitality
As of February 5, 2025, the total number of devotees who have taken the holy dip since the beginning of the Mela has surpassed 389.7 million.
Hindu ascetic rising from the river after a holy dip is emblematic of Maha Kumbh festival in India
The man appears in a silhouette after rising from the river. His dreadlocked hair is flicked backwards, sending a stream of water in a clockwise swirl.
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.
Maha Kumbh Mela: What is the Hindu 'festival of festivals' that draws millions to northern India?
The world's largest religious gathering, the Maha Kumbh Mela in northern India, turned deadly Wednesday, with officials confirming at least 30 deaths and 60 people injured in a stampede on the biggest day of the festival.
Dozens reported dead in stampede at India’s massive Maha Kumbh festival
It was not immediately clear what triggered the panic at the festival where devotees from across India had congregated to bathe at the confluence of the Ganges, the Yamuna and the mythical Saraswati rivers.
India: PM Narendra Modi takes holy dip at Maha Kumbh Mela
Modi took a ritual bath on a visit to the Maha Kumbh Mela, a week after a deadly crush at the world's largest gathering.Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday took a dip in Hindu holy waters in the northern city of Prayagraj,
Prime Minister Narendra Modi Offers Prayers At Triveni Sangam In Prayagra | Maha Kumbh Mela
Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Triveni Sangam in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, where he offered prayers at the sacred confluence of the Ganga, Yamuna, and Saraswati rivers. As part of his visit, he participated in religious rituals and sought blessings for the nation's well-being.
PM Modi in Maha Kumbh: PM takes holy dip as Delhi votes in key polls
Prime Minister Narendra Modi participated in the Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj, taking a holy dip in the sacred Ganges. His presence at the event highlights the spiritual significance of the Kumbh Mela and India’s cultural heritage.
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Pilgrim surge at Maha Kumbh: Physical classes suspended in Prayagraj secondary schools till Feb 12
In view of the massive influx of devotees ahead of Maghi Purnima, all secondary schools of all boards in Prayagraj will suspend physical classes from February 7 to February 12 and shift to online ...
Fire breaks out in Maha Kumbh again
A fire breaks out in Sector 18, Shankaracharya Marg of Maha Kumbh Mela Kshetra. Fire tenders are at the spot, reported news agency ANI. Discover the latest Business News, Budget 2025 News, Sensex, and ...
Sacred strokes of color on foreheads are a major display of Hinduism at India’s Maha Kumbh festival
A vermilion dot on the forehead is one of India’s most widely accepted Hindu cultural insignias. At the Maha Kumbh festival, ...
Reverence for the sacred waters of the Ganga and belief in its power to wash away sins bring millions to India’s Maha Kumbh festival
Millions of people have been visiting Prayagraj, a city in the northern Indian state of Uttar Pradesh, to take part in the ...
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Gujarat government to organise Maha Kumbh for devotees of Maa Amba
Amid the ongoing Maha Kumbh in Uttar Pradesh's Prayagraj, preparing to host its own version of Maha Kumbh, offering a sacred ...
The Maha Kumbh festival in northern India is the world's largest religious gathering
Millions of Hindus are gathering in a northern Indian city for the Maha Kumbh festival, the world's largest religious ...
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Bishnupriya Manipuri perform rash dance at Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj
The Bishnupriya Manipuri community's traditional Rash dance captivated audiences at the Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj. Assam ...
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Maha Kumbh souvenirs sent to foreign countries
To make Maha Kumbh 2025 an unforgettable experience for global visitors, over 10,000 souvenirs have been sent to countries such as Russia, Germany, France, Israel, and Italy. The souvenirs include ...