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A vermilion dot on the forehead is one of India’s most widely accepted Hindu cultural insignias. At the Maha Kumbh festival, ...

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The Mahakumbh, a colossal spiritual event that happens once every 144 years, stands as a testament to the enduring strength and cultural richness of Hinduism. It is not only a celebration of the faith ...

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Millions of Hindu pilgrims followed them into the confluence. The Maha Kumbh festival — held every 12 years — started Monday, with more than 15 million pilgrims bathing in the holy rivers ...

PRAYAGRAJ, India — Millions of Hindu devotees, mystics and holy men and women from all across India flocked to the northern city of Prayagraj on Monday to kickstart the Maha Kumbh festival ...

Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Hindu devotees take a holy dip in the Sangam, the confluence of the Ganges, the Yamuna and the mythical ...

PRAYAGRAJ, India — Millions of Hindu devotees, mystics and holy men and women from all across India flocked to the northern city of Prayagraj on Monday to kickstart the Maha Kumbh festival ...

PRAYAGRAJ, India (AP) — At least 400 million people — more than the population of the United States — are expected in Prayagraj over the next 45 days, according to officials. PRAYAGRAJ ...