Before the onset of the Maha Kumbh, the government had estimated the footfall to be around 40 crore to 45 crore. On Friday, ...

More than 500 million people have taken a "holy dip" in sacred river waters in north India over the last four weeks as part ...

Over 500 million people attended the Hindu Maha Kumbh festival in north India, marking the largest human congregation in history. However, the event was overshadowed by a tragic stampede on its most ...

Three pensioners were killed and dozens of devotees were injured when two captive elephants spooked by fireworks went on a ...

Social media users falsely claim an old video of a crowded alleyway was filmed at the Kumbh Mela in India days after at least ...

We explain the significance of the Maha Kumbh Mela. The festival is still underway in northern India and has continued uninterrupted even after a deadly stampede. The Hindu festival is expected to ...

Called the world’s largest religious gathering, the event has already drawn 148 million people. Attendance is expected to exceed 400 million by the time it ends on Feb. 26, and surging crowds have ...

The largest religious gathering in the world is taking place in India from Jan. 13 to Feb. 26. It is a significant test for ...

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi took holy dips in sacred river waters in the northern city of Prayagraj on Wednesday as ...

A deadly stampede at a Hindu festival in India is causing many to wonder how to effectively manage massive events.

Several people are feared dead and many more injured as tens of thousands of Hindus rushed to take a holy bath in the river ...