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Kumbh Mela, Hindu

What is Kumbh Mela and why is this Hindu festival important?

Authorities say that at least 30 people have died and a further 60 were injured in a crowd crush at the massive Kumbh Mela festival in India. The world's biggest religious festival and humanity's largest gathering,

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Stampede at India's Kumbh Mela Hindu mega-festival leaves at least 30 people dead, police say

A senior police officer said at least 30 people died as a crowd panicked at the Hindu Kumbh Mela mega-festival in the northern city of Prayagraj.

The Associated Press on MSN · 2d

Kumbh Mela: Horror stampede at world's largest religious festival kills at least 15 people

A horror stampede at India's Maha Kumbh Mela festival has seen 15 people killed as tens of thousands of Hindus rushed to take a holy bath

Maha Kumbh Stampede 2025 LIVE: Maha Kumbh Stampede 2025 LIVE

Greek Reporter · 11h

30 Dead, 60 Injured After Stampede at World’s Largest Religious Festival

The world’s largest religious festival turns tragic as a stampede at Maha Kumbh Mela leaves 30 dead and 90 injured in India.

Live Mint on MSN · 1d

Maha Kumbh Mela Stampede: 30 dead, dozens injured. What we know so far

A stampede at the Maha Kumbh on January 29 resulted in 30 deaths and 60 injuries as millions gathered for Mauni Amavasya. The Uttar Pradesh government announced ₹25 lakh assistance for victims' families and initiated a judicial inquiry into the incident.

WION on MSN · 1d

Maha Kumbh Stampede: Amrit Snan resumes after delay

A stampede broke out at the Triveni Sangam during the Maha Kumbh Mela, leaving many shocked and concerned. Sadhus and devotees have shared their first reactions to the tragic event, offering insights into the chaos and aftermath.

Where rituals and reverence converge: The sadhu akharas of Kumbh Mela

The sadhu akharas at the Kumbh Mela are more than spiritual sanctuaries. These camps, led by ascetic monks, have become ...

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In pictures: What is the Maha Kumbh Mela and why does it attract millions of Hindus?

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

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Clip shows fire drill ahead of Kumbh Mela, not blaze that 'injured eight at festival hospital'

Accidents such as the deadly stampede at the Kumbh Mela festival in January 2025 are a notorious feature of Indian religious gatherings, but a video shared online does not show a "huge fire" that ...

Why this Australian travelled 10,000km for Maha Kumbh Mela: 'Perfect opportunity to pause'

Australians are among the hundreds of millions flocking to North India for one of the largest gatherings on earth. What makes ...

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