The Maha Kumbh Mela, often celebrated as the largest spiritual gathering in the world, is a grand expression of devotion, faith, and ancient traditions. Rooted deeply in Hindu mythology, this ...

For Dalits to be fully part of the national consciousness the Kumbh supposedly strengthens, they must be full participants in ...

From the spiritual grandeur of Kumbh Mela in India to the lively water fights of Songkran in Thailand, these festivals have ...

The central ritual of the Maha Kumbh Mela is the Shahi Snan, or royal bath, where millions of pilgrims immerse themselves in the holy rivers at auspicious times. This act is believed to cleanse ...

“The boatmen, whatever they make in one Kumbh Mela, they’re set for the next ... particularly the “Pinda Pradanam” ritual, where he honored 32 of his ancestors. “I had the opportunity ...

This World Heritage Day, let's celebrate India’s rich intangible cultural heritage which includes living traditions like ...

Since 13 January, when the Kumbh Mela began, over a million Kalpwasis ... Millions perform bathing ritual on day two of India's Mahakumbh Mela. Video, 00:01:02Millions perform bathing ritual ...

Kumbh Mela is an enthralling Hindu festival and pilgrimage celebrating spiritual heritage and diversity. Given that the Maha Kumbh Mela, in particular, only occurs once every 144 years ...

Nashik: The civic body, which wants to set up at least 11,000 mobile toilets ahead of the Simhastha Kumbh Mela, has invited the first expression of interest from firms that can supply the ...

Sanjay Banoudha, a photojournalist, has been covering India's Kumbh Mela since the 1990s. This year the festival, which began on 13 January, ended on Wednesday. A lot has changed through Mr ...