Early Wednesday morning, a horrific event unfolded at the Maha Kumbh Mela in the city of Prayagraj, India. Millions of Hindu pilgrims had gathered to perform a sacred bathing ritual in the waters where the Ganges and Yamuna rivers meet, considered one of the holiest spots on earth. As dawn broke, chaos erupted. A massive crowd surge caught many off guard, trampling h...
Early Wednesday morning, a crowd crush occurred at the Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj, India. This happened when a barrier broke during a sacred day of the Hindu festival. Devotees were there to bathe in the holy waters of three rivers: the Ganges, Yamuna, and the mythical Saraswati. Local officials said many people were hurt, but the exact number of casualties is stil...
Something extraordinary is happening in northern India. The Maha Kumbh festival, the world's largest religious event, has just begun. This massive celebration occurs once every 12 years, drawing millions of people. This year, the festival kicked off on Monday at the holy city of Prayagraj, where three rivers meet: the Ganges, Yamuna, and Saraswati. On the first day a...
Every 12 years, the banks of the Ganges and Yamuna rivers in Prayagraj, India, transform into a bustling hub. This is the Maha Kumbh Mela, a significant Hindu religious event that draws hundreds of millions of people. Over the next six weeks, officials anticipate a staggering 400 million visitors, surpassing the entire population of the United States. Devotees, touri...
For the first time in 144 years, India is hosting the Maha Kumbh Mela, a huge gathering of Hindu devotees. This festival, which takes place every 12 years and is known as the "festival of festivals, " is happening in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh. This year is extra special because it's the 12th Kumbh Mela and there's a rare alignment of the sun, moon, and Jupiter. Millio...