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

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.

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 ...

In just three months, a functioning city that can cater for 10 million pilgrims a day springs up and then disappears a few ...

As I entered the water at the Sangam, my son held my hand, offering support.' 'It was a powerful moment of connection not ...

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

It was as if the sacred waters were washing away not just my sins but also my doubts and burdens,' says Aayushi Agarwal.

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