With millions of devotees taking a holy dip in the Triveni Sangam and other ghats on Maha Shivratri, the grand Maha Kumbh Mela which happens once in 144 years winds up today in Prayagraj. This year’s Maha Kumbh was a once-in-a-lifetime occasion due to the occurrence of a rare celestial configuration, happening once in 144 ...

A stampede at the Maha Kumbh Mela at Prayagraj in the North Indian state of Uttar Pradesh resulted in the killing of at least 15 people and more than 70 injuries on Wednesday.  The incident took place when devotees were gathered at the world’s largest religious festival to take a pre-dawn holy dip to mark ...

Monalisa Bhonsle, aka Monalisa of Maha Kumbh Mela, has been grabbing a lot of attention on the internet. The 16-year-old’s striking amber eyes, sharp nose and dusky complexion have made her an internet sensation. Monalisa had earlier been spotted selling Rudraksha garlands in the ongoing Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh. People started to ...

The world’s greatest gathering includes 45 crore divottes to attend over the next siz weeks, 40,000 security personnel and 1.5 lakh tents. To boost surveillance, 2,751 CCTV cameras including 328 AI-enabled cameras are put at strategic places together with powerful AI-powered analytics. As the Maha Kumbh begins in Uttar Pradesh’s Prayagraj with pilgrims preparing to ...

The Maha Kumbh Mela started in Prayagraj on January 13, 2025. This religious gathering in Uttar Pradesh is highly significant for Hindu pilgrims from across the globe as it marks the completion of 12 Kumbh Mela cycles – occurring once in 144 years. The UP authorities are expecting a footfall of more than 40 crore ...