In pictures: What is the Maha Kumbh Mela and why does it attract millions of Hindus?
What is the Maha Kumbh Mela and why does it attract millions of Hindus? - Officials had been preparing for months for the world’s largest religious festival, with around 400 million Hindu pilgrims exp
Maha Kumbh Mela 2025: Stampede-Like Situation During Mauni Amavasya Near Sangam, Over 30 Injured
A stampede-like situation at the Maha Kumbh on Mauni Amavasya morning on Wednesday (29 January) left around 30 women injured, prompting Akharas to cancel their holy dip. A massive influx of devotees into Prayagraj's tent city for the 'Amrit Snan' led to overcrowding near the Sangam.
India's Maha Kumbh Mela: A look at the gigantic pitcher festival
More than seven people were killed in a stampede at the Maha Kumbh Mela, or Great Pitcher Festival, in the northern Indian holy city of Prayagraj on Wednesday.
Maha Kumbh Mela: About 40 dead in multiple stampedes at huge Hindu gathering
At least seven people were killed and dozens suffered injuries in a stampede at the Maha Kumbh Mela in India, where millions have gathered to bathe at the confluence of three sacred rivers.
Kumbh Mela tragedy: 30 dead in pre-dawn human stampede in India
A pre-dawn human stampede at the world’s largest religious gathering has killed at least 30 people in India. Many more were injured after a surging crowd spilled out of a police cordon and trampled bystanders.
In pictures: India's Kumbh Mela festival draws millions to the banks of the Ganges
According to the Indian government, some 400 million people were expected to attend the Maha Kumbh Mela, the most important religious event in Hinduism, held this year in Prayagraj from January 13 to February 26.
Kumbh Mela stampede latest: Nearly 40 dead in crowd crush at world’s largest religious festival in India
More than 100 people were killed in a stampede in northern India in July 2024 following a Hindu religious gathering, making it one of the deadliest such accidents in years. Thousands had gathered at a makeshift tent for an event led by a Hindu preacher in Uttar Pradesh state.
Dozens killed in stampede at massive Kumbh Mela Hindu festival in India
A senior police officer said at least 30 people died as a crowd panicked at the Hindu Kumbh Mela mega-festival in the northern city of Prayagraj.
Authorities say at least 30 dead in Kumbh Mela crowd crush
This video can not be played BBC reports from scene of India's Kumbh Mela crush Edited by Neha Gohil and Tinshui Yeung in London and produced by Geeta Pandey and Zoya Mateen in Delhi, with Vikas Pandey,
At least 30 dead in stampede at the massive Maha Kumbh festival in India, police say
At least 30 people were killed and another 60 injured in a stampede at the Maha Kumbh festival, a six-week Hindu festival and the world’s largest religious gathering.
Kumbh Mela stampede latest: Probe ordered after 30 deaths at world’s largest religious festival in India
The Uttar Pradesh government has ordered a judicial probe into the deaths of at least 30 people in stampedes at India’s ...
Maha Kumbh Mela 2025: Monalisa Bhonsle claims group of men forcefully entered her tent, attacked her brother
Indore resident Monalisa ‘Moni’ Bhonsle has been chased by the people at Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 ever since she rose to fame ...
At least 30 people killed in crowd crush at India's Kumbh Mela religious festival
A barrier reportedly broke during a holy bath, injuring several devotees at the world's largest religious gathering.
Mauni Amavasya Maha Kumbh Mela Travel Guide 2025: Know how to book tickets
This year, Mauni Amavasya will be marked on Jan 29, 2025. It is one of the most sacred days during the Maha Kumbh. This is ...