The Maha Kumbh Mela, the world’s largest spiritual gathering, ended on Wednesday. Over six weeks, more than 400 million people visited the Indian city of Prayagraj to bathe at the confluence of ...

The first thing that hits you at the Maha Kumbh is not the sheer scale of it all—though, at 45 crore attendees, it is mind-boggling. It’s not even the ceaseless stream of humanity making its way to ...

The Maha Kumbh Mela, one of the most sacred events in Hinduism, is set to return to Prayagraj in 2025, with an estimated 40 to 45 crore pilgrims expected to visit between January 13 and February 26.

With 66 crore visitors, the Maha Kumbh saw viral moments like 'Monalisa' and tragic stampedes at the mela and NDLS, blending devotion with drama and shock. As the Maha Kumbh 2025 in Uttar Pradesh ...

Millions of people come together in Prayagraj, shaping a vibrant space where faith, culture, and community intersect. Maha Kumbh 2025 isn’t just a spiritual gathering—it’s also a stage where ...

‘When we finally immersed ourselves in the sacred waters, remembering Ganga Maa and Lord Mahadev, we felt a profound sense of accomplishment,’ says Satish V. Photographs: Kind courtesy Satish ...

Every 12 years the festival carries the prefix “Maha,” which means great, as it’s the largest gathering of the Kumbh Mela that’s held every three years in one of four cities.

The rhythmic sound of the oars hitting the water and the sight of countless pilgrims chanting along the riverbanks created an unforgettable atmosphere, says Varalaxmi Sompuri. IMAGE: Varalaxmi ...

The 45-day Maha Kumbh -- one of world's largest religious gatherings -- ends today with the final dip at the confluence in Prayagraj on Shivratri. So far, a record 63.36 crore people from every ...

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday in a blog post hailed the Maha Kumbh 2025 as the ‘Maha Yagya of Unity’, after the 45-day long religious festival came to an end with the ‘Shahi Snan ...