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kumbh mela photos

Maha Kumbh site deserted, silent after mela ends | Before and after pics

After: The Maha Kumbh site, where crores descended during the mela which took place from January 13 till February 26, now wears a deserted look.
Published on Mar 03, 2025 10:56 am IST

Maha Kumbh in pics: Katrina Kaif, Raveena Tandon and others take a holy dip

Indian Bollywood actor Katrina Kaif takes a ritualistic dip at Sangam during the Maha Kumbh festival in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, India
Published on Feb 25, 2025 04:05 pm IST

Maha Kumbh 2025: Mela's ends on Feb 26, over 55 crore take holy dip | In pics

Maha Kumbh 2025 is estimated to have generated business of over 3 lakh crore (USD 360 billion) through goods and services, making it one of the biggest economic events in India. In pic: Devotees perform rituals after taking a holy dip during the Mahakumbh Mela, at the Sangam in Prayagraj,
Published on Feb 19, 2025 05:27 pm IST

Despite traffic, train hardships, devotees continue to throng Maha Kumbh | Pics

With concerns over crowd management persistently rising, police personnel in Prayagraj and especially in the Maha Kumbh area have been told keep strict vigil while devotees take a dip in the Sangam and perform puja and other rituals at the Mela.
Updated on Feb 17, 2025 12:56 pm IST

Maha Kumbh in pics: 45 crore devotees took dip in Prayagraj's Sangam in 29 days

In order to facilitate devotees' bathing, the whole mela region has been designated as a no-vehicle zone, commencing February 11 at 4 am. Emergency and necessary services will be permitted.
Published on Feb 11, 2025 03:39 pm IST

Maha Kumbh 2025: Nearly 39 crore take holy dip at Sangham ghats | In pics

The Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 began on January 13, 2025, with the Paush Purnima Snan, and will conclude on February 26, 2025, aligning with Maha Shivratri. In pic: Devotees take a holy dip at the Sangam during the ongoing Maha Kumbh Mela 2025, in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh. 
Published on Feb 06, 2025 08:45 pm IST

Maha Kumbh 2025: Millions take holy dip at Triveni Sangam | See majestic pics

A Hindu devotee prays while taking a holy dip at the Sangam, the confluence of the Ganges, Yamuna, and mythical Saraswati rivers, during the Mahakumbh festival.
Published on Jan 23, 2025 05:30 pm IST

Mahakumbh fire leaves a trail of destruction in tent city | Photos

Mahakumbh fire: The fire broke out in Sector 19 of Mahakumbh tent city due to a suspected cylinder blast in one of the camps.
Updated on Jan 19, 2025 06:20 pm IST

Mahakumbh 2025: Devotees' footfall at Triveni Sangam crosses 7.3 crores | Photos

Monday, January 13, 2025, marked the beginning of Mahakumbh, one of the largest religious gatherings in the world, in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh.
Published on Jan 18, 2025 01:26 pm IST

Mahakumbh 2025 in photos: Sea of devotees for first 'Amrit Snan' at Triveni Sang

Over one crore devotees attended the opening of the Mahakumbh Mela 2025, taking a sacred bath at Sangam. 'Amrit Snan' would draw millions of people first.
Published on Jan 14, 2025 12:29 pm IST

Mahakumbh 2025: Dreadlocked and ash-smeared sadhus converge in Prayagraj | Pics

'Sadhus' of 'Shri Panch Digambar Ani Akhara', 'Shri Panch Nirmohi Ani Akhara', and 'Shri Panch Nirvani Ani Akhara' take part in the 'Chavni Pravesh', the royal entry procession for Maha Kumbh Mela 2025,
Published on Jan 10, 2025 01:29 pm IST

Maha Kumbh Mela 2025: A visual glimpse of preparations for mega Hindu event

From January 13 to February 25, 2025, Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, will host the Maha Kumbh Mela, one of the biggest religious events in the world. In order to get blessings and take a holy bath, millions of devotees are anticipated to attend this celebration at the holy confluence of the Saraswati, Yamuna, and Ganga rivers.
Updated on Jan 13, 2025 12:46 pm IST

Fire breathers, sadhus, water bridges: Prayagraj gears up for Maha Kumbh

Artists perform during the 'Chavni Pravesh' by 'sadhus' of 'Shree Mahanirvani Akhada', the royal entry procession for Maha Kumbh Mela 2025, at Sangam in Prayagraj.
Published on Jan 30, 2025 07:00 pm IST

Prayagraj gears up for Maha Kumbh Mela: See pics of preparation

Maha Kumbh Mela is in 2025, between Jan 13 and Feb 26 in Prayagraj (Allahabad). It is one of the world's largest religious festivals. The preparations have already started with Hindu holy men, or Sadhus, inspecting a site for their camp on the banks of the Ganga for the upcoming Maha Kumbh Mela. 
Published on Dec 07, 2024 10:55 am IST

Kumbh Mela amid Covid-19 pandemic: In photos

Naga Sadhus (Hindu holy men) gather before taking a holy dip in the waters of the River Ganga. Even as authorities upped their guards in view of the Covid-19 pandemic and mandated devotees to carry a negative RT-PCR certificate, many turned up without it on day-1 of the fest, according to news agency PTI.
Updated on Jun 03, 2022 11:58 am IST