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 ...
What really happens at the largest gathering of humans on the planet
The Kumbh Mela, a key pilgrimage for Hindus, is remarkable for its sheer vastness – but this year’s festival is extra-special ...
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India's Maha Kumbh Mela: A look at the gigantic pitcher festival
Here is a look at the sacred Hindu event which is expected to draw more than 400 million visitors over six weeks, making for the largest gathering of humanity in the world. The Kumbh Mela is held ...
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Stampede at Maha Kumbh Mela: Overcrowding at Triveni Sangam Claims 30 Lives
At least 30 people were killed and dozens injured in a stampede at a ghat during the ongoing Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, at around 1.30 am on Wednes ...