Sacred strokes of color on foreheads are a major display of Hinduism at India’s Maha Kumbh festival
The pilgrims come and go as strangers. This sacred stroke, called tilak, is ubiquitous to the millions of Hindu pilgrims ...
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 ...
Maha Kumbh's viral girl Monalisa is now making her Bollywood debut. Here's what we know
Monalisa Bhosle, a 16-year-old from Madhya Pradesh who gained fame at the Prayagraj Maha Kumbh, has signed on to star in the ...
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Prayagraj Cop Suspended After Video Of Him Dumping Soil In Maha Kumbh 'Bhandara' Food Goes Viral
A police officer has been suspended in Uttar Pradesh's Prayagraj after a video of him allegedly dumping soil into the food ...
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Maha Kumbh Mela 2025
Prayagraj is hosting the Maha Kumbh this year, also known as the Poorna Kumbh, which takes place every 12 years. The Mahakumbh began on January 13, 2025, with the Paush Purnima Snan, and will conclude ...