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These Indore-based philatelists have preserved rare stamps on Maha Kumbh, Simhastha Mela
Their collections boast of a special cover focusing on the Maha Kumbh held at Prayagraj in 1977 and a bazaar postcard of the ...
In pictures: What is the Maha Kumbh Mela and why does it attract millions of Hindus?
Officials had been preparing for months for the world’s largest religious festival, with around 400 million Hindu pilgrims ...
Authorities say at least 30 dead in Kumbh Mela crowd crush
Officials have just announced that 30 people were killed and 60 were injured during the crush at Kumbh Mela festival. Of ...
India's Maha Kumbh Mela: A look at the gigantic pitcher festival
More than seven people were killed in a stampede at the Maha Kumbh Mela, or Great Pitcher Festival, in the northern Indian ...
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India’s PM Modi takes holy dip at Kumbh Mela a week after stampede
Modi takes a holy dip at Kumbh Mela, a week after a deadly stampede killed 30 and injured nearly 100 in Prayagraj. #KumbhMela ...
Dear God, You’ve got mail: Faithful post wishes at Ujjain temple camp during Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj
Devotees at Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj are participating in the unique practice of writing heartfelt letters to Lord ...
What is Kumbh Mela and why is this Hindu festival important?
Authorities say that at least 30 people have died and a further 60 were injured in a crowd crush at the massive Kumbh Mela ...
Why this Australian travelled 10,000km for Maha Kumbh Mela: 'Perfect opportunity to pause'
Australians are among the hundreds of millions flocking to North India for one of the largest gatherings on earth. What makes ...
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 ...
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Rare Stamps Capture the Spirit of India's Maha Kumbh and Simhastha Mela
Two philatelists in Indore preserve a unique collection of over 100 rare stamps and special postal covers related to the Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj and Simhastha Mela in Ujjain. These collections ...
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 ...
Why Maharashtra needs to take lessons from Prayagraj ahead of Nashik Kumbh Mela 2027
With the Nashik Kumbh Mela in 2027 expected to draw lakhs of devotees, multiple challenges lie ahead for the administration.