Authorities say that at least 30 people have died and a further 60 were injured in a crowd crush at the massive Kumbh Mela ...

What is the Maha Kumbh Mela and why does it attract millions of Hindus? - Officials had been preparing for months for the ...

Many were feared dead after millions of Hindu pilgrims at a huge Hindu festival in India rushed to bathe in holy river waters ...

The festival’s special executive officer said a barrier near the river broke as throngs of people were walking toward the riverbanks to take their holy dip as part of the Maha Kumbh Mela in the ...

The Maha Kumbh Mela, which takes place every 12 years, began on 13 January, with over 400 million people expected to visit before the festival concludes. Authorities are now facing scrutiny over ...

The Maha Kumbh Mela or Great Pitcher Festival is the world's largest religious gathering. Organisers have likened this year's festival to a temporary country, expecting up to 400 million pilgrims.

Stampede at Maha Kumbh festival A stampede occurred at the Maha Kumbh mela in India on Jan. 29 as millions gathered to take a holy dip. The Hindu festival is expected to draw some 400 million ...

At the heart of the Maha Kumbh Mela lies the tradition of the holy dip, a ritual that holds profound significance in Hindu culture. Pilgrims immerse themselves in the sacred waters at the Sangam ...

From Laurene Powell Jobs to Monalisa Bhosle, the Maha Kumbh Mela serves as a reminder that simplicity and authenticity make the boldest style statements The Maha Kumbh draws our attention to some ...

Local officials said a barrier broke at the Kumbh Mela festival in northern India, causing a crowd crush. An unknown number of people are injured and are receiving treatment in nearby hospitals.

A deadly stampede on Wednesday hit India's Kumbh Mela, a vast Hindu festival held by the banks of the Ganges river that 400 million pilgrims are expected to visit over its six-week duration. Devotees ...