Kumbh Mela, Prayagraj

Devotees praise organisation and spirituality at Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 in Prayagraj
Devotees from around the world are coming together in Prayagraj for the Maha Kumbh Mela 2025, one of the largest spiritual gatherings on Earth. Held every 12 years, this sacred event attracts millions of pilgrims,
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 Day 18 Highlights: Prayagraj Maha Kumbh Sees Huge Crowds And Celebrations
The Prayagraj Maha Kumbh sees a massive turnout with over 31 crores bathing, amidst challenges and high-level visits. Read more about the events and controversies.
India's Maha Kumbh Mela: A look at the gigantic pitcher festival
More than seven people were killed in a stampede at the Maha Kumbh Mela, or Great Pitcher Festival, in the northern Indian holy city of Prayagraj on Wednesday.
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
Stampede at Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj claims 15 lives during sacred ritual
A horrifying stampede at the world's largest religious festival resulted in the brutal deaths of at least 40 people.Early this morning, numerous injuries were reported as tens of thousands of Hindus rushed to partake in a holy bath in the river during the massive Maha Kumbh Mela festival in Prayagraj city,
Maha Kumbh Mela 2025: Akasa Air reduces ticket prices for flights to Prayagraj
Today, Hon'ble Civil Aviation Minister Sh. Ram Mohan Naidu, along with Secretary Sh. V. Vualnam, DGCA DG Sh. Faiz Ahmed Kidwai and senior officials, met airline representatives to review adequacy of air connectivity to Prayagraj from across the country while maintaining… pic.twitter.com/9Ui60cnZG9
Maha Kumbh Mela police manages over 7 crore devotees at Prayagraj's Mauni Amavasya amid challenges
The Maha Kumbh Mela police successfully managed an overwhelming crowd of 7 to 8 crore devotees during the Mauni Amavasya, despite a tragic stampede that resulted in 30 fatalities. Learn how the police maintained order and ensured safety amidst chaos.
Why Maharashtra needs to take lessons from Prayagraj ahead of Nashik Kumbh Mela 2027
With the Nashik Kumbh Mela in 2027 expected to draw lakhs of devotees, multiple challenges lie ahead for the administration.
Maha Kumbh Mela: At least 30 dead in multiple stampedes at huge Hindu gathering
At least 30 people have been killed and dozens more injured in crowd crushes at the Maha Kumbh Mela in India, where millions have gathered to bathe at the confluence of sacred rivers.
Narendra Modi expresses condolences over Prayagraj Maha Kumbh Mela stampede
In a social media post on X, Modi said the local administration was engaged in helping the victims in every possible way and he was constantly in touch with the state government.
30 dead in stampede as over 100 million people gather at India's Maha Kumbh festival
At least 30 people were killed and over 30 have been injured in a stampede at the Maha Kumbh Mela, one of the world's biggest ...
Maha Kumbh Mela: Unity shines as devotees from Odisha share seats, berth in crowded trains
Odisha devotees on their way to Prayagraj's Maha Kumbh Mela share train seats, showcasing unity and brotherhood while ...
After Maha Kumbh stampede, come decongestion measures. Here’s how pilgrims continue to suffer
In the wake of the Maha Kumbh stampede tragedy in Uttar Pradesh’s Prayagraj, the state government introduced strict ...
Families search for missing relatives after 12 feared dead in crush at Kumbh Mela festival
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh is the second top official after Prime Minister Narendra Modi to offer condolences to the ...
Sacred strokes of color on foreheads are a major display of Hinduism at India’s Maha Kumbh festival
This sacred stroke, called tilak, is ubiquitous to the millions of Hindu pilgrims attending the Maha Kumbh festival in India’s northern Prayagraj city , where faithful gather at ...