The Mahakumbh Mela is a major Hindu festival held every 12 years at four locations: Prayagraj, Haridwar, Nashik, and Ujjain. During this time, millions of devotees gather to bathe in sacred rivers, seeking spiritual purification.

A tragedy unfolded in the wee hours of Wednesday at the Maha Kumbh Mela in Uttar Pradesh’s Prayagraj. A stampede took place with fears rising that several have been killed or injured in the crowd rush.

Beyond the Sangam’s sacred waters, the city offers a treasure trove of experiences that cater to every kind of traveller.

The Maha Kumbh Mela is a major Hindu festival held every 12 years in Prayagraj, India. It began on January 13, 2025, and will continue until February 26, 2025. This event is expected to attract around 400 million (40 crores) visitors,

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.

Officials had been preparing for months for the world’s largest religious festival, with around 400 million Hindu pilgrims expected to take part

Devotees had gathered to take a pre-dawn holy dip to mark the most auspicious day of Mauni Amavasya related to a rare alignment of celestial bodies after 144 years

Airlines are the first ones to raise the price of their tickets as soon as some important event comes up in any city and this time it is the much-awaited Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj. Interestingly, an international trip to London can cost less than a holy dip during the Maha Kumbh.