He is desperate to get to Prayagraj, the site of the Maha Kumbh Mela, one of the largest religious events in the world. Here, more than 135 kilometres away, official estimates say 30 people died ...

Mona Lisa Bhonsale, the 16-year-old girl who became a viral sensation at the Kumbh Mela festival in Prayagraj city of India's Uttar Pradesh state, has signed her first Bollywood film deal ...

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has offered his condolences to the families of victims of a crowd surge at the Maha Kumbh Mela festival in Uttar Pradesh. Many are said to be injured ...

The Kumbh Mela - held every 12 years - is expected to draw some 400 million devotees in 2025, officials estimate. The Haj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia, in comparison, drew 1.8 million people last year.

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 ...

As the Maha Kumbh Mela in Uttar Pradesh's Prayagraj is drawing devotees from across the country, Pune too is experiencing a surge in travel demand. Despite the scheduling of additional special ...

At least 30 people have died during India's Kumbh Mela festival. Held every 12 years, the Kumbh Mela, which lasts over six weeks, is thought to be the largest religious gathering in the world ...

“We all akharas [sects] had demanded that it [the management of the mela] be handed over to the Indian army. If that had been done, I don’t think such a large tragedy would have occurred ...

Several people are feared killed in the crush at the Kumbh Mela, the world's largest religious gathering. Over a million people are camping out in the cold for a month on the banks of the Ganges ...

The Kumbh Mela, celebrated as one of the world’s largest religious gatherings, has multiple origin stories. This grand festival is much more than a congregation; it represents a confluence of ...

Maha Kumbh Mela 2025, a once-in-144-years event, attracts millions through its spiritual, religious, and cultural vitality. This year's gathering in Prayagraj emphasizes spiritual rebirth through ...