Ritual bathing at the confluence of large rivers has long held special significance in Hindu rituals. Sangam, where the Ganga ...

Many were feared dead after millions of Hindu pilgrims at a huge Hindu festival in India rushed to bathe in holy river waters ...

The Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 in Prayagraj starts on January 13 and continues until February 26. This spiritual gathering is held once every 144 years, bringing millions together for holy dips ...

What is the Maha Kumbh Mela and why does it attract millions of Hindus? - Officials had been preparing for months for the ...

The world's largest spiritual gathering has begun, and it’s not just for devotees! The Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 in Prayagraj is a one-of-a-kind experience that blends ancient traditions with ...

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Among the many saints and sadhus who have flocked to Prayagraj for the Maha Kumbh Mela set to begin from Monday, is Mahant Rajpuri Ji Maharaj. A member of the Juna Akahara, this sadhu is also ...

A vermilion dot on the forehead is one of India’s most widely accepted Hindu cultural insignias. At the Maha Kumbh festival, ...

Maha Kumbh Mela: The Maha Kumbh Mela is considered as one of the most significant cultural and religious gatherings in India and the world. It always takes place in Prayagraj in Uttar Pradesh.

With 400 million people in attendance, and manifold eyeballs on it, the Maha Kumbh is gargantuan not only in human presence, but in business opportunity as well. The figure is Rs 2 lakh crore to ...

The religious festival, called the Maha Kumbh Mela, happens every 12 years on the banks of the Ganges and Yamuna rivers in the northern Indian city of Prayagraj. Officials this year expect up to ...

The Maha Kumbh Mela began at Uttar Pradesh's Prayagraj this morning, with more than 50 lakh people so far taking the first holy dip at Sangam, the point where the Ganga, Yamuna and mythical ...