For Indian American devotees at Chinmaya Mission Los ... “The boatmen, whatever they make in one Kumbh Mela, they’re set for the next 12 years!” Velayudhan noted. Despite the event’s ...

the Kumbh mela police and Prayagraj police officers and personnel performed a sacred bath at the Sangam on Friday. The ritualistic bath was accompanied by traditional worship of the Ganga ...

The Maha Kumbh Mela, a pilgrimage that draws over 450 Million ... Gender and Quiet Subversions Historically, both men and women have held esteemed positions in Hindu traditions.

Religion and commerce have always been closely related and they feed each other as more and more human beings travel in pursuit of spiritual fulfillment and ritual needs. While religion can be ...

The largest mela in the country for centuries, the Kumbh Mela, was a bigger phenomenon this year than ever before. Excitable television channels, smart tour operators, the thriving selfie culture ...

Know the key guidelines for devotees visiting Maha Kumbh Mela 2025. No vehicle entry in mela zone from 4 PM, Prayagraj restrictions from 6 PM. Check the latest updates and restrictions.

An old video of a flash flood from another state has been shared hundreds of times on social media, falsely claiming that it occurred during the Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj, a city in northern India.

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 ...

Being held after 12 years, this Maha Kumbh mela started on January 13 and culminates on February 26. The mega fair has recorded a footfall of over 63 Crore pilgrims and visitors, according to the ...