While the politicisation of the Kumbh Mela is something one can understand, what really catches my attention is the criticism it faces from modern Indians.

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

The success of these efforts hinges on finding a balance between the people's aspirations and beliefs and the need to ensure ...

Millions are expected to gather along the sandy banks of Ganga and Yamuna. The Mela ground -- where tents, hospitals, Akharas and several other structures are set up -- will occupy an area of 4,000 ...

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The Ardh Kumbh Mela takes place every six years in Haridwar ... Another stampede took place in 2001 when thousands of devotees gathered for the “holy dip” at a riverbank in Haridwar.

The Maha Kumbh Mela is one of Hinduism’s holiest festivals ... Another stampede took place in 2001 when thousands of devotees gathered for the “holy dip” at a riverbank in Haridwar.

Musical chair of leadership The same way Gyanendra for the most part can be blamed for planting a seed for the monarchy’s ...