The Maha Kumbh Mela 2025, the world’s largest religious gathering, commenced in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, attracti

A large fire broke out at a Hindu religious festival, the Maha Kumbh Mela, in the northern Indian state of Uttar Pradesh on Sunday, but the blaze was quickly brought under control and no injuries were reported,

The Maha Kumbh Mela of India, which takes place every 12 years is a vast assembly of the world's population. It is not confined to a religious ritual, it weaves the world of religion into mystic tapestry along with tradition and human nature.

The Maha Kumbh Mela in 2025 is poised to attract an estimated 45 crore devotees from across the globe, making it one of the largest gatherings in human history.

The Kumbh Mela is an important Hindu (bathing) pilgrimage festival celebrated in India. This year, 2025, marks a Maha Ku

India began on Monday its Maha Kumbh Mela, or Great Pitcher Festival, which is expected to draw more than 400 million visitors to the northern city of Prayagraj over six weeks, making for the largest gathering of humanity in the world.

Over the coming 45 days, an estimated 400 million Hindus are expected to come together for Maha Kumbh Mela. The festival is held every 12 years but the "Maha" or grand Kumbh Mela takes place only every 144 years, "marking the 12th Kumbh Mela and a special celestial alignment of the sun, moon and Jupiter", said The Guardian.

India at Maha Kumbh Mela 2025. International devotees share their transformative experiences amidst India's rich spiritual heritage.

Nearly 15 million Hindus, six times the number expected, took a dip in freezing waters seeking absolution of their sins on Monday, the first day of India's festival that could draw the world's largest single gathering of humanity.

A fire broke out at the ongoing Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, following a cylinder blast at one of the camp areas. The incident occurred on [insert date], sending panic through the crowd at the massive religious gathering.