Millions had gathered to celebrate the most significant day of the six-week Hindu festival Kumbh Mela, which involves bathing in the holy river waters ... Salman Ahmad Salman Ahmad is known for his ...

Atul Loke for The New York Times The danger posed by huge crowds has been a frequent problem at the Kumbh Mela and other religious events. In 2013, 42 people were killed and 45 injured in a crowd ...

Pilgrims searched for their family members after a stampede broke out at the Maha Kumbh Mela festival in Prayagraj, India. Credit... Supported by By The New York Times Photographs by Atul Loke It ...

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The Kumbh Mela, celebrated as one of the world’s largest religious gatherings, has multiple origin stories. This grand festival is much more than a congregation; it represents a confluence of ...

Talking to Times Travel ... including hotels, restaurants, and travel agencies, further contributing to the local economy. Kumbh Mela continues to thrive as both a religious gathering and a ...

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As the banks of the sacred confluence of Ganga, Yamuna, and the mythical Saraswati at Prayagraj host the Maha Kumbh Mela 2025, millions of devotees and spiritual seekers are set to take a holy dip or ...

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Mahakumbh Mela recently gained attention for an unexpected reason. A young garland seller named Moni Bhosle has gone viral on social media. Her beauty and charm won millions of hearts. Moni ...

The very crowds, noise and garish lights that draw tourists to Times Square are often anathema to New Yorkers themselves. But, with fresh development incentives — including for office-to-residential ...