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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

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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,

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India's Maha Kumbh Mela: A look at the gigantic pitcher festival

More than seven people were killed in a stampede at the Maha Kumbh Mela, or Great Pitcher Festival, in the northern Indian holy city of Prayagraj on Wednesday.

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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 festival in India. The world's biggest religious festival and humanity's largest gathering,

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Maha Kumbh Mela: What is the Hindu 'festival of festivals' that draws millions to northern India?

The Hindu festival that turned deadly in northern India on Wednesday is a religious gathering with deep spiritual meaning for devotees who come by the millions to take a cleansing dip in waters they consider sacred.

Maha Kumbh 2025: Locals of Prayagraj provide meals, shelter to pilgrims

Residents of Prayagraj have thrown their doors open to the hundreds of stranded and hungry after an incontinent surge in ...

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Maha Kumbh 2025: Indian Railways Sets New Record With 364 Trains Operated From Prayagraj On Mauni Amavasya

Indian Railways has set a new record by operating 364 outward trains from various stations in Prayagraj on the occasion of ...

WebQoof Recap: Of Misinformation Around Delhi Elections, Maha Kumbh Mela & More

From false claims and clipped videos being linked to the 2025 Delhi Assembly polls and AI-generated content being used to ...

Mahakumbh Mela 2025: Prayagraj Railway Division Sets Record With 222 Mela Special Trains On Mauni Amavasya

A record 222 Mela Special trains were deployed to safely transport crores of devotees to their respective destinations.

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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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Watch: Massive Fire Breaks Out At Mahakumbh Mela In Prayagraj, No Casualties Reported

The fire was reportedly caused by tents that were unauthorized and set up in the open area, as per the Sub-Divisional ...

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Mahakumbh Mela 2025 Amrit Snan: Shankaracharyas Take Holy Dip At Triveni Sangam On 'Mauni Amavsya'

The Mahakumbh Mela in Prayagraj sees millions gather for the Amrit Snan, a spiritual ritual for purification and unity among ...

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