Imagine this: millions of people, all gathered at one place, eager to dip into sacred rivers. That's exactly what happened at the Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj, India. But the event took a tragic turn when a massive stampede left at least 30 people dead and many injured. The chaos broke out as pilgrims rushed to cross barriers set up for a procession of holy men. Auth...
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...
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...