The Maha Kumbh Mela is a grand Hindu festival held every 12 years at four sacred locations in India: Prayagraj (formerly Allahabad), Haridwar, Ujjain, and Nashik. Rooted in ancient traditions, the festival is centered around the confluence of faith, mythology, and ritualistic bathing in holy rivers, believed to cleanse devotees of their sins and bestow spiritual liberation (moksha). It is the largest spiritual gathering in the world.
The Maha Kumbh rotates among the four sites based on astrological alignments of the Sun, Moon, and Jupiter. Prayagraj, at the confluence of the Ganga, Yamuna, and the mythical Saraswati rivers, is considered the most significant venue. Crores of pilgrims, saints, and spiritual leaders from across India and beyond gather for the event.
Key highlights include the Shahi Snan (royal bath) led by Naga sadhus and other religious orders, elaborate processions, and spiritual discourses. The Mela is also a logistical marvel, with temporary infrastructure springing up to accommodate and manage crores of visitors.
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Maha Kumbh stampede: The Supreme Court termed the Maha Kumbh stampede that killed 30 people "unfortunate" but dismissed a plea seeking action against Uttar Pradesh officials, directing the petitioner to approach the Allahabad High Court instead.
Maha Kumbh: The Amrit Snan is the grandest and most sacred ritual of the Maha Kumbh Mela, attracting millions of pilgrims from around the world to the banks of the Triveni Sangam.
A recent stampede at the Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj claimed the lives of over 30 people, with the Congress blaming VVIP culture and poor management for the tragedy.
Mahakumbh Stampede: On January 29, at least 30 people were killed and over 60 others injured in the stampede that occurred close to the Sangam area as a massive crowd of people gathered for a holy dip at the auspicious bathing festival of Mauni Amavasya.
Muzaffarpur Accident: Witnesses have said that the biker was performing stunts on his motorcycle on the four-lane bypass in Madhubani, while the speeding Scorpio SUV was also passing by.
Maha Kumbh: The directions came after at least 30 people died and 60 were injured in a stampede that broke out on Wednesday because of a heavy rush of pilgrims on Mauni Amavasya.
As millions of devotees converge in Prayagraj, Reliance remains committed to serving the community's needs throughout the duration of Maha Kumbh 2025.
The accident took place in the Muzaffarpur district where the SUV overturned while speeding on a highway.
A video shows a woman focusing on her makeup while her husband stands patiently, holding her makeup pouch and mirror, ensuring she has everything she needs.
Coldplay's Chris Martin and Dakota Johnson were seen taking a holy dip at the Sangam in Maha Kumbh 2025 in a new video shared by a fan on Instagram. At one point, Chris also folded his hands and greeted the fellow devotees at the Sangam.
Self-proclaimed founder Rishi Ajay Das has strongly opposed former Bollywood actress Mamta Kulkarni's appointment as a Mahamandaleshwar of the Kinnar Akhara and announced the removal of Mahamandaleshwar Laxmi Narayan Tripathi from her position.
Abhishek Banerjee accused the BJP of prioritising publicity over proper management at the Maha Kumbh, adding that the saffron party would've demanded President's Rule if the incident had occurred in West Bengal.
Traffic management remains in focus as reports claim lakhs of vehicles and even more pilgrims were left stranded on roads leading to Prayagraj after dozens of deaths were reported in a stampede on the night of January 28 and January 29.
A speeding truck crashed into a vehicle carrying Maha Kumbh Mela devotees in Uttar Pradesh's Ghazipur, leaving 8 dead and many injured. The accident follows a deadly stampede in Prayagraj earlier this week.
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Viral Maha Kumbh sensation, Monalisa, is set to make her acting debut. She will star in Sanoj Mishra's next film, The Diary of Manipur.
This decision by the Odisha transport corporation comes a day after the stampede at the Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj, in which 30 people were killed.
A total of 30 devotees were killed and another 60 were injured in a stampede incident during the Shaahi Snaan at Triveni Sangam in Prayagraj at Maha Kumbh on Mauni Amavasya on Wednesday.
As many devotees scramble to reach Prayagraj for Maha Kumbh Mela, booking a train ticket has also become a costly affair, with many opting for Premium Tatkal or longer routes.
Hundreds of thousands of devotees, saints, sadhus, and akhadas participated in the Amrit Snan on Basant Panchami at the Maha Kumbh on Monday, as Prayagraj adhered to Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath’s "zero-error" directive for the final holy bath.
Additional senior officers have been deployed, and designated areas have been assigned to manage the flow of pilgrims more efficiently.
Prayagraj is gearing up for the next Amrit Snan at Maha Kumbh on February 3 as the Yogi Adityanath government in UP wants to leave no stone unturned to make it a smooth affair.
Despite repeated requests from the police, devotees continue to occupy the main track to and from Sangam Nose after taking a holy dip.
Ahead of Monday's Amrit Snan at the Maha Kumbh on Basant Panchami, Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath has directed officials to ensure "zero errors" in arrangements.
A tragic stampede at the Maha Kumbh on January 29 left multiple casualties, raising concerns about crowd management amid massive pilgrim gatherings.
Politics has erupted over the Maha Kumbh stampede with opposition parties accusing the UP government of concealing the death count.
When crowds become too dense, people lose control over their movement—pushed like a fluid by pressure waves. Is that what made the Maha Kumbh stampede so deadly? Watch to find out.
A family visiting the Kumbh Mela made an unbelievable discovery, they found a loved one who had been missing for 27 years, now living as an Aghori sadhu.
Hours after the Sangam stampede, chaos surged in Jhusi. Exclusive footage captures the aftermath as authorities focused on crowd control.
A second stampede reportedly occurred in Jhusi, Prayagraj, hours after the first at Sangam Nose.
Following the tragic pre-dawn stampede in the Sangam area that claimed 30 lives, the Maha Kumbh area has been declared a no-vehicle zone. VVIP passes have been revoked.
The celebratory mood and festivities turned sour when a stampede erupted at the Maha Kumbh mela in Prayagraj on Wednesday, where as many as 30 people were killed and 60 others were injured.
The Yogi Adityanath government in Uttar Pradesh has said that a court-monitored probe has been ordered into the Maha Kumbh stampede that claimed 30 lives on Wednesday.
Hours after a stampede rocked the Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj in the wee hours of Wednesday, Uttar Pradesh Police said in a media briefing that at least 30 devotees were killed while 60 others were injured in the accident.
Crores flocked to the Triveni Sangam in Prayagraj to take the holy dip at Maha Kumbh during the auspicious Mauni Amavasya on Wednesday. A stampede in the early hours of Wednesday, in which 30 people were killed, and 60 others were injured, over 5 crore devotees had taken a holy dip at the confluence by 4 pm.
A whopping 4 crore devotees have taken holy dip at the Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj by afternoon on Wednesday despite the stampede-like incident at the religious congregation just hours ago. Over 10 deaths in the tragedy shook the nation in the early hours of Wednesday, but that could not deter the devotees from taking the holy dip. Gaurav Sawant's ground report.
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath stated that some devotees jumped over the barricades, leading to injuries and triggering the stampede. He assured that the situation was under control and urged people not to spread rumours about the Maha Kumbh.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the Maha Kumbh stampede during a rally in Delhi's Yamuna Khadar, expressing his condolences to the families of those who lost their lives and wishing a speedy recovery to the injured.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi called the incident "extremely sad" and expressed his "deepest condolences to the devotees who lost their loved ones."
