Kumbh Mela stampede latest: Probe ordered after 30 deaths at world’s largest religious festival in India - Indian authorities have released an official statement on the death toll but it is ...

At least 30 people have died during India's Kumbh Mela festival. ... Despite last night’s chaos, some devotees say they are determined to continue with their rituals and take a holy dip.

The Kumbh Mela, the world's largest religious gathering, is a six-week long event being hosted in India's Prayagraj city. The BBC filmed through the night at the Mela to answer one question - does ...

The Maha Kumbh Mela, a Hindu festival in India that is drawing hundreds of millions of pilgrims, is a powerful marketing tool for Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his allies.

Mahakumbh: Drone show at Kumbh Mela a visual spectacle as Prayagraj night sky lights up The sky was transformed into a canvas, with the Maha Kumbh logo and the Uttar Pradesh government emblem ...

Make the most of your 1-day trip to Mahakumbh 2025! Know about the essentials for a safe and unforgettable Kumbh Mela experience while exploring Prayagraj.

One fateful Wednesday night in January, I texted a friend words I never thought I would say: “I just decided to go to Maha Kumbh. I’m leaving tomorrow.” As a chronically overworked PhD ...

The Kumbh Mela, the world's largest religious gathering, is a six-week long event being hosted in India's Prayagraj city. The BBC filmed through the night at the Mela to answer one question - does ...

First alert of crowd surge came hours before stampede, says police. 09:45, Alisha Rahaman Sarkar. One of the top police officers at the Kumbh Mela said the crowd of 80 million on Wednesday was ...