Kumbh Mela, India

Christmas drone show falsely portrayed as India's Kumbh Mela festival
Days before India started its mammoth Kumbh Mela festival, a video showing preparations for a nighttime light show surfaced in social media posts that falsely linked it to the six-week Hindu event. The video was in fact originally published by a US-based drone show company and shows a Christmas celebration.
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: 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.
Mass Pilgrim Gatherings and Security Measures at Maha Kumbh Mela
Over 2.5 million devotees participated in a holy dip at Triveni Sangam during Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj. With 70 million total participants by January 16, prohibitory orders have been enforced until February 28 to ensure peace amid upcoming religious festivals and examinations.
Kumbh Mela: 400 million to attend world's largest festival
The Kumbh Mela festival, the largest religious gathering in the world, has begun in the northern Indian city of Prayagraj.
India's Kumbh Mela Hindu Festival Sees World's Largest Gathering Of Humanity
Hindu holy men and devotees gather on the second day of India's giant and millenia-old Kumbh Mela festival. Organisers expect 400 million people to attend the event, which began on January 13 and will run until February 26.
India: Kumbh Mela begins in India with massive pilgrimage
The Hindu festival of Kumbh Mela, considered the largest human gathering on the planet, began in northern India on Monday with thousands of pilgrims flocking to the holy confluence of the Ganges, Yamuna and Sarasvati rivers.
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Watch — British Historian Nick Booker Explains About Kumbh Mela Using Sand Model
British historian Nick Booker uses a sand model to explain the significance of the Maha Kumbh Mela, a sacred Hindu festival ...
Is Elon Musk planning to attend Kumbh Mela 2025? Know here
While discussing business, Tripathi took the opportunity to invite Musk to attend the Kumbh Mela in 2025. Although Musk ...
The evolution of Kumbha Mela: From religious gathering to a global tourist attraction
Maha Kumbha Mela 2025, a once-in-144-years event, attracts millions through its spiritual, religious, and cultural vitality.
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Rudraksha Rendezvous: Jyotirlingas at Maha Kumbh Mela
At the Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj, 12 Jyotirlingas crafted from 7 crore 51 lakh Rudraksha beads are captivating devotees. Each sculpture symbolizes a spiritual pursuit, attracting widespread ...
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Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 In Prajagraj: 5 Reasons Why You Shouldn't Miss This Once-In-A-Lifetime Spiritual Occurrence
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 ...
Sky-high air fares drive devotees to reroute Kumbh Mela plans
Ahmedabad: The spiritual fervour surrounding the Kumbh Mela is being met with logistical challenges, as soaring air fares and ...
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The World’s Largest Human Gathering Begins in India
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 ...