In pictures: What is the Maha Kumbh Mela and why does it attract millions of Hindus?
Officials had been preparing for months for the world’s largest religious festival, with around 400 million Hindu pilgrims expected to take part
Why this Australian travelled 10,000km for Maha Kumbh Mela: 'Perfect opportunity to pause'
Australians are among the hundreds of millions flocking to North India for one of the largest gatherings on earth. What makes this year's event extra special?
The Aftermath of the Maha Kumbh Mela Stampede
Many were feared dead after millions of Hindu pilgrims at a huge Hindu festival in India rushed to bathe in holy river waters.
Mahakumbh Stampede: Review Of Kumbh Mela Preparations After Several New Rules Implemented | ABP Live
Top officials from Uttar Pradesh, including Chief Secretary Manoj Kumar and DGP Prashant Kumar, were present on a platform to assess the preparations for the Kumbh Mela. They carefully reviewed the arrangements in place,
Maha Kumbh Mela: What is the ‘holy dip’ where stampede took place?
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Maha Kumbh Mela: What is the Hindu 'festival of festivals' that draws millions to northern India?
The Hindu festival that turned deadly in northern India on Wednesday is a religious gathering with deep spiritual meaning for devotees who come by the millions to take a cleansing dip in waters they consider sacred.
What is Kumbh Mela and why is this Hindu festival important?
Authorities say that at least 30 people have died and a further 60 were injured in a crowd crush at the massive Kumbh Mela festival in India. The world's biggest religious festival and humanity's largest gathering,
Mahakumbh Mela 2025 Live Updates: Devotees defy cold weather, take sacred dip at Triveni Sangam on day 19
Following the tragic stampede case, Uttar Pradesh Deputy CM Brajesh Pathak asserted that "whoever is found guilty will be ...
Mahakumbh 2025: Day After Stampede, Fire Breaks Out Near Mela
As per the official statement from Kumbh Mela Police in Uttar Pradesh, the fire affected at least 10 to 15 tents. These tents ...
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Watch: Massive Fire Breaks Out At Mahakumbh Mela In Prayagraj, No Casualties Reported
The fire was reportedly caused by tents that were unauthorized and set up in the open area, as per the Sub-Divisional ...
Mahakumbh Mela 2025 Live Updates: Judicial enquiry commission set up to probe stampede incident, says UP Dy CM
In addition to the inquiry, Adityanath announced an ex gratia payment of Rs 25 lakh for the families of each deceased victim.
Mahakumbh Mela 2025: Prayagraj Railway Division Sets Record With 222 Mela Special Trains On Mauni Amavasya
A record 222 Mela Special trains were deployed to safely transport crores of devotees to their respective destinations.
Mahakumbh a no-vehicle zone till February 4, VIP passes cancelled
Additionally, the government has made it clear that any VVIP movement must be informed at least a week in advance, an ...
Yogi Govt Brings Fresh Measures After Stampede Deaths In Mahakumbh Mela
After the predawn stampede at the Maha Kumbh, the Uttar Pradesh government has enforced stricter measures for better crowd ...