Hindu ascetic rising from the river after a holy dip is emblematic of Maha Kumbh festival in India
The festival has its roots in a Hindu tradition that says the god Vishnu wrested a golden pitcher containing the nectar of immortality from demons. Hindus believe that a few drops fell in the cities of Prayagraj, Nasik, Ujjain and Haridwar — the four places where the Kumbh festival has been held in rotation for centuries.
India's Modi Takes 'Holy Dips' at Maha Kumbh, Week After Stampede Killed Dozens
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi took holy dips in sacred river waters in the northern city of Prayagraj on Wednesday as he joined millions of people at the Maha Kumbh Mela, a week after dozens died in a stampede at the event.
Maha Kumbh 2025: Prime minister takes holy dip at Triveni Sangam
Prime Minister Narendra Modi participated in the Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj, taking a holy dip in the sacred Ganges. His presence at the event highlights the spiritual significance of the Kumbh Mela and India’s cultural heritage.
'Blessed to be at Maha Kumbh': PM Modi takes holy dip at Sangam
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday took a holy dip at the Triveni Sangam and said he felt "blessed to be at the Maha Kumbh" where he was "filled with a spirit of devotion"
Maha Kumbh 2025: PM Modi Takes Holy Dip In Sangam, Performs Puja Amid Vedic Chants | Watch
PM Narendra Modi took a holy dip in the Triveni Sangam at Maha Kumbh Mela 2025. The Indian Prime Minister, dressed in a saffron-coloured top and counting prayer beads in his hands, waded out thigh-deep to the meeting point of the Ganges,
Basant Panchami 'Amrit Snan': Over 1.65 million devotees gather at Prayagraj to take a holy dip in Ganga
A large number of devotees gathered at Prayagraj to take a holy dip in the River Ganga and offer prayers to Maa Saraswati on ...
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Indian bishops mourn stampede deaths at massive Hindu festival attended by millions
It is heartbreaking to witness such a calamity during a sacred event that draws millions in devotion,” Cardinal Filipe Neri ...
NASA’s ISS shares breathtaking views of Prayagraj’s Maha Kumbh 2025
NASA astronaut Don Petit captured and shared images of the 2025 Mahakumbha Mela from the International Space Station. The ...
Police say at least 30 people have died in a stampede at the massive Maha Kumbh festival in India
At least 17 people were killed and many more injured in a stampede at India's Maha Kumbh festival, the world's largest ...
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PM Modi takes holy dip at Triveni Sangam in Prayagraj on Delhi election day | WATCH
Prayagraj: Prime Minister Narendra Modi takes dip at the Mahakumbh. He arrived in Prayagraj on Wednesday morning and took a ...
In pictures: India's Kumbh Mela festival draws millions to the banks of the Ganges
According to the Indian government, some 400 million people were expected to attend the Maha Kumbh Mela, the most important ...
Video of old monk falsely linked to India's Kumbh Mela mega-festival
India's Kumbh Mela festival attracts tens of millions of Hindu faithful to Prayagraj in northern Uttar Pradesh state, but ...
30 dead in stampede as over 100 million people gather at India's Maha Kumbh festival
At least 30 people were killed and over 30 have been injured in a stampede at the Maha Kumbh Mela, one of the world's biggest ...
Maha Kumbh From Space: NASA Astronaut On Space Station Shares Images Of Illuminated Prayagraj
In fact, the gathering is so big, that is visible even from space. NASA astronaut Don Pettit on January 27 shared pictures of ...
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Mahakumbh 2025: Prime Minister Modi's Sacred Visit to Prayagraj Inspires Devotees | ABP NEWS
The Prayagraj Maha Kumbh is a truly beautiful event, and the images of it are stunning. On a special day, Prime Minister ...