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India, Kumbh Mela
Sacred strokes of color on foreheads are a major display of Hinduism at India’s Maha Kumbh festival
They march like a sea of people, walking toward the spot where they take holy baths, drawn by the hope that the bathing would bring them salvation.But when they leave — believing their sins have been cleansed by the redemptive bath — they leave with one thing in common: their foreheads display a sacred stroke of color.
How India has managed its Maha Kumbh festival, the world's largest gathering
More than seven people were killed and around 10 injured in a stampede at the Maha Kumbh Mela in northern India on Wednesday, said an official, as tens of millions gathered to take a holy dip on the most auspicious day of the six-week Hindu festival.
Maha Kumbh Mela: What is the Hindu 'festival of festivals' that draws millions to northern India?
The world's largest religious gathering, the Maha Kumbh Mela in northern India, turned deadly Wednesday, with officials confirming at least 30 deaths and 60 people injured in a stampede on the biggest day of the festival.
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SHO allegedly mixes 'ash' in Maha Kumbh pilgrims' food, suspended after video sparks outrage
The incident came to the attention of senior officials of the Prayagraj Commissionerate after the video surfaced online on ...
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Millions of Hindus at India’s Maha Kumbh Mela festival take holy dip a day after fatal stampede
More than nine million people took a "holy dip" at the confluence of three sacred rivers. Read more at straitstimes.com.
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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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After Maha Kumbh stampede, over 2 lakh vehicles stopped outside Prayagraj to prevent congestion
Authorities worked in close coordination with police forces from these districts to regulate the movement of devotees, ...
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India News Live Today January 29, 2025: PM Modi speaks to UP CM Yogi about Mahakumbh stampede, calls for support
Stay informed with our live blog covering India’s latest in politics, economy, crime, and general news. Get real-time updates ...
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Mahakumbh: Akharas call off Mauni Amavasya 'Amrit Snan' after near-stampede, entry of devotees stopped
Following rumors in the area, a stampede-like situation occurred, resulting in several people getting injured. A massive ...
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