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...
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...