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.
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,
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 ...
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Chaos Ensues In Prayagraj After Commuters Get Stranded As Bridge To Maha Kumbh Site Closed
Prayagraj's Maha Kumbh faced chaos as a key pontoon bridge was closed to the public. Police and administrative vehicles continued to use the bridge, sparking accusations of VIP treatment.
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Maha Kumbh a historic event, says Union minister
Union Minister Shripad Naik on Thursday lauded the divinity and grandeur of Maha Kumbh, calling it a historic event that exemplifies seamless organisation under the leadership of Prime Minister ...
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, ...
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Divine Confluence: The Maha Kumbh and Its Unifying Spirit
Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh attended the Maha Kumbh 2025, highlighting its cultural and spiritual significance. The event draws dignitaries and millions of pilgrims. Despite logistical ...
Manipur CM N Biren Singh Arrives At Maha Kumbh For Sangam Dip With Cabinet Colleagues
Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh arrived here on Thursday to participate in Maha Kumbh 2025. Sharing a video on social ...
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KGF actress Srinidhi Shetty takes holy dip at Triveni Sangam during Maha Kumbh mela
KGF actress Srinidhi Shetty visited the ongoing Maha Kumbh Mela and took a holy dip at the Triveni Sangam on Wednesday. She ...
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Gujarat government to organise Maha Kumbh for devotees of Maa Amba
Amid the ongoing Maha Kumbh in Uttar Pradesh's Prayagraj, preparing to host its own version of Maha Kumbh, offering a sacred ...
Ex-beauty queen Ishika Taneja quits acting career; dedicates life to Sanatan Dharma at Maha Kumbh
Former actress and beauty queen Ishika Taneja has quit the entertainment industry to embrace Sanatan Dharma. Known for her ...
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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 ...