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India's Maha Kumbh Mela: A look at the gigantic pitcher festival

More than seven people were killed in a stampede at the Maha Kumbh Mela, or Great Pitcher Festival, in the northern Indian holy city of Prayagraj on Wednesday.

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The Aftermath of the Maha Kumbh Mela Stampede

Many were feared dead after millions of Hindu pilgrims at a huge Hindu festival in India rushed to bathe in holy river waters.

The Straits Times · 6h

India’s BJP comes under fire for pilgrims’ deaths at Maha Kumbh Mela festival

About 400 million visitors are expected in Prayagraj for the six-week festival, which began on Jan 13. Read more at straitstimes.com.

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In pictures: What is the Maha Kumbh Mela and why does it attract millions of Hindus?

Officials had been preparing for months for the world’s largest religious festival, with around 400 million Hindu pilgrims ...

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Maha Kumbh 2025 Live Updates: Thousands stranded, missing complaints rise; pilgrims face cold nights, food shortage

Maha Kumbh 2025 is witnessing an extraordinary surge in devotees, with over 2 crore pilgrims having already taken a dip at ...

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Why this Australian travelled 10,000km for Maha Kumbh Mela: 'Perfect opportunity to pause'

Australians are among the hundreds of millions flocking to North India for one of the largest gatherings on earth. What makes ...

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Families search for missing relatives after 12 feared dead in crush at Kumbh Mela festival

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh is the second top official after Prime Minister Narendra Modi to offer condolences to the ...

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