The Kumbh Mela is the world's largest religious gathering, attracting hundreds of millions of Hindu worshippers. Here's how India prepared—and what happens once it's all over.

Beyond  the Holy Dip’ appeared in SOM dated February 27, 2025, I received a surprising phone call. A friend, with a hint of ...

At the Maha Kumbh Mela, a Naga Sadhu was asked if he ever missed a "normal" life. His response amazed many—he explained that ...

A photographic exploration of Naga sadhus at the Kumbh Mela reveals their spiritual practices, symbolism, and lifestyle. The images, captured over two Kumbh Melas, showcase the sadhus' use of bhasma, ...

The Maha Kumbh Mela, which spanned 4,000 hectares from January 13 to February 26, witnessed an estimated 66 crore devotees ...

I’m normally great on travel prep. My train ticket had been booked months in advance.  Accommodation?  Had that sorted well ...

As I entered the water at the Sangam, my son held my hand, offering support.' 'It was a powerful moment of connection not only to the Divine but also to my son, reinforcing his role as a pillar of ...

who visited Kumbh Mela for the first time in 2019 expressed her awe, saying, “This has been a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Seeing the Naga Sadhus and taking a holy dip at the Sangam has left ...

The scale of Kumbh Mela defies imagination ... Among the most striking figures at Kumbh are the Naga Sadhus who have renounced all material possessions, including clothing. Covered in ash and ...

Actor Digangana Suryavanshi, known for her role in Ek Veer Ki Ardaas...Veera, recently experienced Maha Kumbh, finding it ...

Nashik: Municipal commissioner Manisha Khatri and district collector Jalaj Sharma on Thursday conducted a joint inspection of ...

Each order has its own tent camp where thousands of sadhus live, eat and meditate during the Maha Kumbh Mela. «We are very satisfied with the government’s organization,» says Swami Maheshwar ...