Kumbh Mela, India

India set for Maha Kumbh Mela, the world's largest gathering of humanity
Maha Kumbh Mela or Great Pitcher Festival begins in India on Monday, a Hindu sacred event that will be the world's largest gathering of humanity as it showcases religion, spirituality, tourism and crowd management.
Maha Kumbh Mela: The staggering numbers behind the largest gathering of humanity on Earth
While the Kumbh Mela festival is ordinarly held every three years, rotating between several holy cities on the banks of these rivers, the Maha Kumbh Mela occurs only once every 12 years. Maha means “great”, and the event attracts the most devotees because it is considered the most auspicious and holy in the cycle.
Indian Hindus gather for Kumbh Mela, 400 million take a plunge for salvation
On the banks of the Ganges River, the largest gathering of people in the world began in India’s Prayagraj, in northern Uttar Pradesh state.
Factbox-India's Maha Kumbh Mela: A look at the gigantic pitcher festival
The Maha Kumbh Mela, or the Great Pitcher Festival, will bring more than 400 million people to Prayagraj city in northern India over a period of six weeks starting Monday, making it the largest gathering of humanity in the world.
Maha Kumbh Mela 2025: Helicopter ride under Rs 1,300? A few key attractions at the grand festival
Pawan Hans is offering a special helicopter ride at the much-anticipated Kumbh Mela, set to begin on January 13. Under this special arrangement, the PSU will provide helicopter rides starting at Rs 1,
MahaKumbh 2025: Know Who Was Responsible For The Origin Of Kumbh Mela
Kumbh is the largest religious and cultural event in Sanatan Dharma. Know about the origin of Kumbh stems from a mistake made by a deity.
India Ready For Maha Kumbh Mela, World's Largest Religious Gathering
India is all set to host the world's largest gathering of humanity, with over 400 million people expected to gather in the city of Prayagraj in Uttar Pradesh for the Maha Kumbh Mela or Great Pitcher Festival.
World's largest gathering of humans, Maha Kumbh set for auspicious start on 'Paush Purnima'
Maha Kumbh 2025 -- a 45-day event billed as the biggest gathering of humans in one place -- is all set to begin Monday with the first major bathing ritual or 'Shahi Snan' on the auspicious occasion of 'Paush Purnima' at the Sangam,
Inside Maha Kumbh Mela prep & global winter wonders
A journey from the spiritual heart of India to the snowy landscapes of Kashmir and beyond. In Prayagraj, preparations for the world's largest religious gathering- Maha Kumbh Mela are complete. Get an inside look at how Prayagraj has transformed and geared up to accommodate millions of devotees And we take you to snowy Kashmir.
From AI cams to drones, Kumbh mela site a fortress with 7-ring security
A seven-ring security plan has been implemented for the Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj, anticipating four crore devotees. Enhanced ...
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Maha Kumbh 2025 begins! Prayagraj becomes ‘Maha Kumbh Nagar’ for next 45 days
Prayagraj has transformed into Maha Kumbh Nagar, a sprawling temporary city spanning 10,000 acres and accommodating up to 1 ...
Mahakumbh 2025 Live: Kumbh Mela kicks off with Paush Poornima in Prayagraj, first 'snan' today
Live: The Mahakumbh Mela is being held in Prayagraj from January 13 to February 26. The Prayagraj Mela Authority has made all ...
Kumbh Mela, explained: Its mythology, history, astrology, and why millions flock to it
What is the Kumbh Mela, and why is it held in four cities periodically? What is Ardh Kumbh and Maha Kumbh? What is the origin ...
35 crore pilgrims expected to attend Maha Kumbh Mela: UP chief secretary
Uttar Pradesh Chief Secretary Manoj Kumar Singh expects 35 crore pilgrims for the 2025 Maha Kumbh Mela, a significant ...
LIVE Updates Maha Kumbh Mela 2025: North Central Railways All Set, To Run Over 300 Trains Including 80 Mela Special Trains
The world’s largest spiritual gathering, will take place from January 13 to February 26 in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, at the ...
Steve Jobs’ wife to visit Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj, given this Hindu name by guru
Laurene Powell Jobs will stay at the Niranjani Akhara's camp under the guidance of Kailashanand Giri Maharaj and engage in ...
Mahakumbh Mela 2025: From Splendor to Anaj Baba, meet 5 seers who have unique practices for society’s welfare
The Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 will start from Monday, January 13 with the Paush Poornima Snan. This Maha Kumbh is more special for ...