Kumbh Mela, Prayagraj

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 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.
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,
Maha Kumbh Mela 2025: A Cultural Confluence Beckons Millions
The upcoming Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj is expected to draw 30 lakh international visitors. The event, spanning from January 13 to February 26, 2025, will feature initiatives to boost tourism, including e-visas,
Devotees take dip at India’s Kumbh Mela a day after deadly crush
Millions of Hindu devotees gathered on Thursday (January 30) for a holy dip in the sacred river waters of India's northern city of Prayagraj as part of the Kumbh Mela, a day after a stampede at the religious festival.
BBC reports from scene of India's Kumbh Mela crush
The incident happened in the early hours of Wednesday at the Kumbh Mela, the biggest religious gathering in the world. The BBC's Vikas Pandey and Samira Hussain describe what they saw at different times and places to take us through this incident.
Overnight reports: India orders probe into tragic Maha Kumbh Mela stampede
This happened while you were sleeping. Here's what global agencies reported overnight from Wednesday to Thursday. The authorities in India have ordered an investigation into the panic at the Hindu festival of Maha Kumbh Mela,

Devotees take dip at India's Kumbh Mela

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Mahakumbh 2025: Prayagraj Railway Operates Over 700 Trains in 2 Days, Safely Transporting 20 Lakh Devotees During Mauni Amavasya
On 29 January alone, more than 400 Mela Special trains were put on service, while on 30 January, some 300 Mela Special, of ...
Mahakumbh: 15 tents gutted as fire breaks out outside mela in Prayagraj, day after stampede
A fire broke out in the afternoon and was extinguished despite road access issues for fire engines. Maha Kumbh officer ...
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 ...
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Kumbh Mela stampede latest: Many feared dead in crowd crush at world’s largest religious festival
Attendees at the Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj range from India’s defence minister Rajnath Singh and home minister Amit Shah to Adani Group chairman Gautam Adani and celebrities like Coldplay’s ...
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Mahakumbh Mela 2025: Bina-Subedarganj (Prayagraj) Kumbh Mela Special Unreserved Train Commences
Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): Keeping in mind the demand and faith of the devotees in Mahakumbh 2025, the Railway Administration will start another train - Bina-Subedarganj (Prayagraj) Kumbh Mela ...
Mahakumbh: Vehicle entry restrictions lifted in Prayagraj, divergence in place for Basant Panchami
Mahakumbh: The Yogi government in Uttar Pradesh prohibited VIP protocols during 'Amrit Snan' and other major bathing ...
Maha Kumbh rush: Prayagraj airfares slashed by 50% after govt intervention
Prayagraj airfares drop 50 per cent after DGCA directive; airlines add more flights for Maha Kumbh 2025 as demand surges, ensuring better connectivity for millions of pilgrims ...
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 ...