Varanasi, one of the oldest living cities in the world, holds deep spiritual significance for Hindus. Pilgrims bathe in the ...

Every twelve years, tens of millions of men, women and children gather on the flood plain of the Ganges and Yamuna Rivers in Allahabad, India, for the Kumbh Mela, the largest gathering of humanity ...

Discover the comprehensive efforts being put in place for Maha Kumbh 2025 to ensure it becomes a global leader in sustainability with no-plastic initiatives, waste management, and renewable energy ...

The Kumbh Mela festival in the northern Indian city of Allahabad is billed as the largest gathering of humanity on earth, with 110 million people expected to attend over 49 days. But for the ...

Kumbh Melas have been held for centuries but became huge only in recent decades. The 2001 festival at Allahabad is seen as the first "mega mela". The budget for hosting this year's festival is ...

In a bid to create a plastic-free environment during the Maha Kumbh, akharas and seers are spearheading initiatives focused ...

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The upcoming Mahakumbh 2025 will be marked by a groundbreaking cultural initiative— the unveiling of a dedicated gallery at ...

Kumbh Mela is held at the four places – Haridwar, Allahabad, Nashik and Ujjain — where the drops of amrit fell. The last Maha Kumbh Mela was in 2010.The Ardh Kumbh is held every six years.