Several People Feared Dead After Stampede at India's Maha Kumbh FestivalA stampede at the Maha Kumbh festival in India resulted in multiple casualties among the Hindu pilgrims.Authorities did not confirm official casualty figures despite reports of deaths and injuries.
The pop-up megacity: how the Kumbh Mela prepared for 660m Hindu devoteesThe Maha Kumbh Mela drew over 660 million pilgrims, marking it as one of the world's largest gatherings, and highlighted both its spiritual significance and safety risks.
Maha Kumbh Mela: The Largest Gathering in the WorldThe Maha Kumbh Mela attracts up to 400 million pilgrims who seek spiritual purification.
Several People Feared Dead After Stampede at India's Maha Kumbh FestivalA stampede at the Maha Kumbh festival in India resulted in multiple casualties among the Hindu pilgrims.Authorities did not confirm official casualty figures despite reports of deaths and injuries.
The pop-up megacity: how the Kumbh Mela prepared for 660m Hindu devoteesThe Maha Kumbh Mela drew over 660 million pilgrims, marking it as one of the world's largest gatherings, and highlighted both its spiritual significance and safety risks.
Maha Kumbh Mela: The Largest Gathering in the WorldThe Maha Kumbh Mela attracts up to 400 million pilgrims who seek spiritual purification.
Reverence for the sacred waters of the Ganga and belief in its power to wash away sins bring millions to India's Maha Kumbh festivalThe Maha Kumbh festival in Prayagraj attracts millions, blending profound spirituality with significant safety challenges.
Millions Bathe in Holy Rivers as India Hosts the World's Largest Religious FestivalThe Maha Kumbh festival in Prayagraj attracts millions of devotees seeking spiritual cleansing and renewal through sacred bathing rituals.
Several people are feared dead in a stampede at massive festival in IndiaA stampede during the Maha Kumbh festival in Prayagraj resulted in many injuries, with reports of fatalities emerging, amid massive crowds.
Photos: India kicks off a huge Hindu festival, Maha Kumbh MelaThe Kumbh Mela is the largest religious gathering globally, attracting millions of Hindu devotees for rituals and spiritual practices.
Maha Kumbh Mela: 420 million attend India Hindu event DW 02/07/2025Over 420 million people participated in the Maha Kumbh Mela, marking it as the largest human gathering and showcasing the event's immense significance.
Reverence for the sacred waters of the Ganga and belief in its power to wash away sins bring millions to India's Maha Kumbh festivalThe Maha Kumbh festival in Prayagraj attracts millions, blending profound spirituality with significant safety challenges.
Millions Bathe in Holy Rivers as India Hosts the World's Largest Religious FestivalThe Maha Kumbh festival in Prayagraj attracts millions of devotees seeking spiritual cleansing and renewal through sacred bathing rituals.
Several people are feared dead in a stampede at massive festival in IndiaA stampede during the Maha Kumbh festival in Prayagraj resulted in many injuries, with reports of fatalities emerging, amid massive crowds.
Photos: India kicks off a huge Hindu festival, Maha Kumbh MelaThe Kumbh Mela is the largest religious gathering globally, attracting millions of Hindu devotees for rituals and spiritual practices.
Maha Kumbh Mela: 420 million attend India Hindu event DW 02/07/2025Over 420 million people participated in the Maha Kumbh Mela, marking it as the largest human gathering and showcasing the event's immense significance.
How joy turned to horror as Kumbh Mela festival crowd crush unfoldedThe Kumbh Mela festival sees millions of devotees gather annually to bathe in the sacred waters of the Ganges and Yamuna rivers, believing it cleanses past sins.
India: Several dead after stampede at Kumbh Mela DW 01/29/2025A stampede at India's Maha Kumbh festival injured dozens and caused several fatalities amidst a large religious gathering.
How joy turned to horror as Kumbh Mela festival crowd crush unfoldedThe Kumbh Mela festival sees millions of devotees gather annually to bathe in the sacred waters of the Ganges and Yamuna rivers, believing it cleanses past sins.
India: Several dead after stampede at Kumbh Mela DW 01/29/2025A stampede at India's Maha Kumbh festival injured dozens and caused several fatalities amidst a large religious gathering.
India: Could Maha Kumbh stampede have been prevented? DW 01/29/2025At least 40 people died and hundreds injured during a stampede at Maha Kumbh festival in Prayagraj, India.
India hopes Mahakumbh will bring in investors, but economists are scepticalThe Mahakumbh festival significantly boosts local businesses, especially during its 45-day duration.
Stampede at India's Maha Kumbh Mela Hindu Festival Leaves Pilgrims HurtThe Maha Kumbh Mela attracts millions of pilgrims, posing significant crowd-related risks despite enhanced safety measures.
India hopes Mahakumbh will bring in investors, but economists are scepticalThe Mahakumbh festival significantly boosts local businesses, especially during its 45-day duration.
Stampede at India's Maha Kumbh Mela Hindu Festival Leaves Pilgrims HurtThe Maha Kumbh Mela attracts millions of pilgrims, posing significant crowd-related risks despite enhanced safety measures.