Modi bathes in sacred waters of Kumbh Mela festival in India

Belief in the sacred waters of the Ganga bring millions to India’s Maha Kumbh festival
Ritual bathing at the confluence of large rivers has long held special significance in Hindu rituals. Sangam, where the Ganga and Yamuna are believed to meet the fabled Saraswati, is the most revered.
Reverence for the sacred waters of the Ganga and belief in its power to wash away sins bring millions to India’s Maha Kumbh festival
Ritual bathing at the confluence of large rivers has long held special significance in Hindu rituals. Sangam, where the Ganga and Yamuna are believed to meet the fabled Saraswati, is the most revered.
Sacred strokes of color on foreheads are a major display of Hinduism at India’s Maha Kumbh festival
A vermilion dot on the forehead is one of India’s most widely accepted Hindu cultural insignias. At the Maha Kumbh festival, where millions are flocking to pray and bathe at the confluence of India’s holy rivers,
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.
India: Modi bathes in sacred waters of Kumbh Mela festival in India
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended on Wednesday the Hindu festival Kumbh Mela in northern India and immersed himself in the confluence of the sacred Ganges and Yamuna rivers, where a stampede claimed the lives of 30 people and left nearly a hundred injured a week ago.
India: Hindu holy men bathe at Kumbh Mela pilgrimage
Kumbh Mela, often called the world’s largest human gathering, is underway in northern India. DW explores a key highlight of the festival, where the sadhus — holy men, revered for their spiritual devotion,
Pakistani pilgrims join Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj, praise India's hospitality
As of February 5, 2025, the total number of devotees who have taken the holy dip since the beginning of the Mela has ...
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Pakistani Hindus Take Holy Dip at Sangam During Maha Kumbh
A group of 68 Hindu devotees from Pakistan's Sindh province arrived in Prayagraj and took a holy dip at the Sangam.
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Mahakumbh 2025: Know Why Do Naga Sadhus Wear Rudraksha Beads At The Maha Kumbh
During Mahakumbh, Naga Sadhus are often seen adorned with multiple Rudraksha malas. Ever wondered why they wear them? Let’s ...
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 ...
Pilgrim surge at Maha Kumbh again, traffic measures back in Prayagraj
With the number of pilgrims at the Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj witnessing a sudden spike on Thursday again, the district ...
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Bishnupriya Manipuri perform rash dance at Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj
The Bishnupriya Manipuri community's traditional Rash dance captivated audiences at the Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj. Assam Minister Jayanta Mallabaruah's presence further bolstered Assam's cultural ...
Maha Kumbh Mela 2025: Ex-beauty queen Ishika Taneja bids farewell to acting career, to follow Sanatan Dharma
Ishika Taneja took a dip in the holy waters at the Mahakumbh on January 29, after she visited her Guru Diksha ceremony in ...
Hindu ascetic rising from the river after a holy dip is emblematic of Maha Kumbh festival in India
The man appears in a silhouette after rising from the river. His dreadlocked hair is flicked backwards, sending a stream of ...
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Maha Kumbh souvenirs sent to foreign countries
To make Maha Kumbh 2025 an unforgettable experience for global visitors, over 10,000 souvenirs have been sent to countries such as Russia, Germany, France, Israel, and Italy. The souvenirs include ...