Dreadlocked Indian ascetics take holy dip in Hindu Kumbh festival
Scores of naked Hindu ascetics smeared in holy ash charged into the water of holy rivers in northern India on Tuesday, dreadlocks flying, during the first 'royal bath' of the Maha Kumbh Mela, or Great Pitcher Festival.
Over 7 Crore Pilgrims Took Holy Dip At Sangma During First Six Days Of Maha Kumbh Mela
The Maha Kumbh festival, which began on January 13, has seen a record number of devotees, with over 7 crore taking a dip in the Sangam. On Thursday alone, over 30 lakh devotees bathed.
Mahakumbh 2025 Day 5 : Over 7 Crore Devotees Take Holy Dip On Day 5 Of Maha Kumbh 2025; Attendance Expected to Cross 50 Crore
The fifth day of the Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj witnessed an overwhelming turnout of devotees as more than 7 crore pilgrims took a holy dip at the sacred Triveni Sangam
Dreadlocked Indian ascetics among 35 million who take holy dip in Maha Kumbh festival
By Saurabh Sharma PRAYAGRAJ, India (Reuters) -Naked Hindu ascetics smeared in holy ash charged into the waters of sacred rivers in India on Tuesday, part of a large crowd of 35 million devotees who took the holy dip on the second day of the Maha Kumbh Mela,
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January 29 (Mauni Amavasya - Second Shahi Snan), February 3 (Basant Panchami - Third Shahi Snan), February 12 (Maghi Purnima), and February 26 (Maha Shivaratri)
Defense Minister Rajnath Singh Takes Holy Dip At Triveni Sangam In Maha Kumbh Mela
Defense Minister Rajnath Singh participated in the holy rituals at Triveni Sangam, performing Ganga Aarti alongside BJP MP Sudhanshu Trivedi
India's Maha Kumbh festival sees 15 million people take holy dip on first day
Nearly 15 million Hindus, six times the number expected, took a dip in freezing waters seeking absolution of their sins on Monday, the first day of India's festival that could draw the world's largest single gathering of humanity.
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Over 19.8 lakh pilgrims visited the Kumbh Mela on Saturday till 10 am, as per the official data released by the Uttar Pradesh government.
Millions perform bathing ritual on day two of India's Mahakumbh Mela
India's Mahakumbh Mela, which is the world's largest religious gathering, entered its second day. Over the next six weeks, 400 million visitors are expected to attend the festival. Thousands of religious leaders and pilgrims could be seen charging into the icy waters in a ritual they believe will cleanse them of sin and help them achieve salvation.
Dreadlocked Indian ascetics among 35 mln who take holy dip in Maha Kumbh festival
Naked Hindu ascetics smeared in holy ash charged into the waters of sacred rivers in India on Tuesday, part of a large crowd of 35 million devotees who took the holy dip on the second day of the Maha Kumbh Mela,
Holy Dips At India's Giant Hindu Festival Come With Challenge
For pilgrims at the largest gathering of humanity, ritual bathing in India's holy rivers includes a key challenge -- finding your family and clothes after the chilly dip.
Mahakumbh 2025: Rajnath Singh takes holy dip at Triveni Sangam, performs Ganga Aarti
Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday participated in Kumbh Mela. He was accompanied by BJP MP Sudhanshu Trivedi ...
Tens of thousands of Hindu devotees take holy dip at largest gathering of humanity on Earth
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Virat Kohli fan makes special Champions Trophy wish for India star with holy dip at Maha Kumbh Mela 2025: Watch video
Ahead of India's squad announcement for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, an ardent fan of the star batter made a special wish ...
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55 lakh take holy dip at Gangasagar on ‘Makar Sankranti’
Altogether 55 lakh pilgrims took the holy dip at Gangasagar, the confluence of the Hooghly river and the Bay of Bengal, in West Bengal’s South 24 Parganas district on the occasion of ‘Makar Sankranti’ ...