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 ...
Maha Kumbh Mela: The Largest Gathering in the World
As many as 400 million Hindu pilgrims are expected to visit Prayagraj, India, during this year’s 45-day Maha Kumbh Mela festival. Held every 12 years at one of four places in India, the Kumbh Mela is ...
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Maha Kumbh Mela 2025: Shocking Facts About the World's Biggest Spiritual Event!
The Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 in Prayagraj is the world's largest spiritual gathering, attracting millions of devotees! Here are some amazing facts about this UNESCO-recognized cultural heritage event that ...
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Kumbh Mela should be for common man, not VVIPs, says Shashi Tharoor
A recent stampede at the Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj claimed the lives of over 30 people, with the Congress blaming VVIP ...
The Divine, the Digital and the Political at Humanity’s Largest Gathering
The Maha Kumbh Mela, a Hindu festival in India that is drawing hundreds of millions of pilgrims, is a powerful marketing tool for Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his allies.
Where rituals and reverence converge: The sadhu akharas of Kumbh Mela
The sadhu akharas at the Kumbh Mela are more than spiritual sanctuaries. These camps, led by ascetic monks, have become ...