The Kumbh Mela is the world's largest religious gathering, attracting hundreds of millions of Hindu worshippers. Here's how India prepared—and what happens once it's all over.

At the Maha Kumbh Mela, a Naga Sadhu was asked if he ever missed a "normal" life. His response amazed many—he explained that ...

Beyond  the Holy Dip’ appeared in SOM dated February 27, 2025, I received a surprising phone call. A friend, with a hint of ...

A photographic exploration of Naga sadhus at the Kumbh Mela reveals their spiritual practices, symbolism, and lifestyle. The images, captured over two Kumbh Melas, showcase the sadhus' use of bhasma, ...

Smoking marijuana in a chillum is widespread among the recluse Naga Sadhus and is a part of their way of life. The issue was touched upon by Maniraj Puri Maharaj at the India Today Conclave.

I’m normally great on travel prep. My train ticket had been booked months in advance.  Accommodation?  Had that sorted well ...

In just three months, a functioning city that can cater for 10 million pilgrims a day springs up and then disappears a few ...

The Maha Kumbh Mela, which spanned 4,000 hectares from January 13 to February 26, witnessed an estimated 66 crore devotees ...

As I entered the water at the Sangam, my son held my hand, offering support.' 'It was a powerful moment of connection not ...

As chief minister of the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh ... its own tent camp where thousands of sadhus live, eat and meditate during the Maha Kumbh Mela. «We are very satisfied with the ...

Actor Digangana Suryavanshi, known for her role in Ek Veer Ki Ardaas...Veera, recently experienced Maha Kumbh, finding it ...

Nashik: Municipal commissioner Manisha Khatri and district collector Jalaj Sharma on Thursday conducted a joint inspection of ...