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 ...
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Why the Kumbh Mela Happens Every 12 Years and Maha Kumbh Every 144
The Kumbh Mela is a spiritual event unlike any other, drawing millions of devotees from all corners of the world to the banks ...
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 ...
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 ...
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India readies for world’s largest pilgrim gathering
The world's largest gathering of humanity begins in India on Jan. 13 when Kumbh Mela, a six-week Hindu festival, starts in a northern city, expecting to attract up to 400 million pilgrims. Organizers ...