What is the Maha Kumbh Mela and why does it attract millions of Hindus? - Officials had been preparing for months for the world’s largest religious festival, with around 400 million Hindu pilgrims exp

A large number of devotees, along with VIPs and VVIPs, are arriving at the Triveni Sangam to take a holy dip during Maha Kumbh 2025. However, the Yogi government has strictly prohibited VIP protocols on ‘Amrit Snan’ and other major bathing festivals to ensure an equal and seamless experience for

It was not immediately clear what triggered the panic at the Maha Kumbh festival where devotees had congregated from across India to bathe at the confluence of the Ganges, the Yamuna and the ...

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on ... politics are taking a dip at the holy Sangam of the Ganga, Yamuna and mythical Saraswati to seek punya (virtue),” said Mr. Adityanath, at ...

By Jose Kavi The Catholic bishops of India on January 30 offered prayers and Mass for the victims of a stampede at Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj (formerly Allahabad), a town in Uttar Pradesh state. The stampede on early January 29 at the largest religious gathering in the world claimed more than 30 lives and wounded scores of people.

The Hindu festival that turned deadly in northern India on Wednesday is a religious gathering with deep spiritual meaning for devotees who come by the millions to take a cleansing dip in waters they consider sacred.

Witnesses described a mass of people rushing to take a pre-dawn dip at the confluence of the three sacred rivers.

Prayagraj: The Maha Kumbh, one of the most sacred festivals in Hinduism, is underway in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, with over 15 crore pilgrims taking a holy dip at the Triveni Sangam, the confluence of the Ganga, Yamuna, and the mythical Saraswati rivers.

Riding is more than merely keeping a hand on the clutch, a foot on the brake, and eyes on the road; it is about shedding worries and leaving behind the burdens of life with every passing mile. It embodies the essence of life itself—to keep moving forward, for life never stands still.

As India celebrates its 76th Republic Day at Kartavya Path in Delhi on Sunday, Uttar Pradesh portrayed the spiritual celebration of Maha Kumbh emphasising the tale of 'Samudra Manthan' and devotion to Gods.

Olympic medallist MC Mary Kom expresses admiration for Maha Kumbh 2025, praising efforts by PM Modi and CM Yogi Adityanath. She shares her respect for diverse cultures and religions, highlighting her interest in Hinduism and the importance of such inclusive spiritual gatherings.