Reverence for the sacred waters of the Ganga and belief in its power to wash away sins bring millions to India’s Maha Kumbh festival
Ritual bathing at the confluence of large rivers has long held special significance in Hindu rituals. Sangam, where the Ganga ...
Clip shows India stone-pelting ritual, not fighting at Kumbh Mela festival
A video spread online shows an annual stone-pelting ritual in northern India, contrary to claims by social media posts that ...
A Once-in-a-lifetime journey: My experience at the Maha Kumbh Mela
Maha Kumbh Mela,is a once-in-a-lifetime event that unites millions in faith and devotion, shares Tarina Patel.
The Divine, the Digital and the Political at Humanity’s Largest Gathering
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.
Kumbh Mela area is a different world altogether: Aastha Chaudhary
Actress Aastha Chaudhary shares her experience of exploring Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj, highlighting the spiritual energy and ...