10 Most Famous Lord Shiva Temples in India
India’s devotion to Lord Shiva is epitomized in its temples. Here are ten famous Shiva temples known for their historical, ...
Amol Rajan Goes to the Ganges
The new factual documentary will explore the biggest gathering on Earth – the Maha Kumbh Mela Festival in Northern India ...
High levels of faecal bacteria found in river Ganges as millions take Kumbh dip
High levels of faecal bacteria found in river Ganges as millions take Kumbh dip - Pollution concerns rise as millions take ...
Hindu ascetic rising from the river after a holy dip is emblematic of Maha Kumbh festival in India
The man appears in a silhouette after rising from the river. His dreadlocked hair is flicked backwards, sending a stream of water in a clockwise swirl. Others surround him, with some holding the ...
No faecal bacteria in Kumbh Mela river waters, says minister
The chief minister of India's Uttar Pradesh state has rejected a government report that found high levels of contamination in ...
Several Killed in Stampede at Religious Gathering of 100 Million Pilgrims
Between 90 to 100 million pilgrims had congregated to take ritual baths in sacred rivers at a festival in northern India.
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Sacred strokes of color on foreheads are a major display of Hinduism at India's Maha Kumbh festival
Hindu devotees have sacred marks reading 'Radhe' on their foreheads at the confluence of the Ganges, the Yamuna, and the Saraswati rivers during the 45-day-long Maha Kumbh festival in Prayagraj ...
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India's sacred boat service for giant Hindu festival
Normally, the boatmen take pilgrims to the heart of the confluence of the Ganges and Yamuna rivers, where Hindus believe the mythical Saraswati river also flows. But the authorities have this year ...