The Maha Kumbh Mela, a pilgrimage that draws over 450 Million people, is often hailed as the world's largest human gathering. Yet, beneath its spiritual significance lies a sociological marvel-a ...

Those who bathe during the Kumbh Mela are considered lucky. In Prayagraj, the devout offered prayers every day, engaging in special rituals at times considered especially holy. The Kumbh Mela is ...

The rose petal shower was organised by the Uttar Pradesh government, led by Yogi Adityanath, as a way to honour the devotees who had participated in the final ritual of the Kumbh Mela. This ...

Take the example of the recently concluded Maha Kumbh at Prayagraj. It was advertised as a big marketing opportunity with ...

“For Hindus, the Maha Kumbh Mela is not merely a ritual but a journey of faith,” said Acharya Ramkishore Tiwari, a prominent spiritual leader. “It is a moment to reconnect with the divine ...

With 66 crore visitors, the Maha Kumbh saw viral moments like 'Monalisa' and tragic stampedes at the mela and NDLS, blending devotion with drama and shock.

Kumbh Mela, only occurring every 144 years, when Jupiter completes a full rotation of its astrological cycle. The festival is marked by a ritual dip in the waters of the Ganges River If I’d arrived in ...

Beyond  the Holy Dip’ appeared in SOM dated February 27, 2025, I received a surprising phone call. A friend, with a hint of ...

Every 12 years the festival carries the prefix “Maha,” which means great, as it’s the largest gathering of the Kumbh Mela that’s ... but also for the Hindu ritual of drinking a handful ...

Preparations for the 2027 Kumbh Mela in Nashik are lagging, says Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis. Despite ...