Kumbh Mela, India

Kumbh Mela stampede latest: Probe ordered after 30 deaths at world’s largest religious festival in India
Nearly 40 dead in crowd crush at world’s largest religious festival in India - Indian authorities are yet to issue an official statement but death toll is feared to be as high as 50
Kumbh Mela stampede latest: At least 30 dead in crowd crush at world’s largest religious festival in India
More than 100 people were killed in a stampede in northern India in July 2024 following a Hindu religious gathering, making it one of the deadliest such accidents in years. Thousands had gathered at a makeshift tent for an event led by a Hindu preacher in Uttar Pradesh state.
7 dead, 10 injured in Maha Kumbh mela stampede in Uttar Pradesh
Mahakumbh Nagar: A stampede at the Maha Kumbh Mela in Uttar Pradesh early Wednesday left more than seven people dead and around ten others injured, officials confirmed to Reuters.
Kumbh Mela stampede: A look back at deadly crowd disasters in India
A stampede at India's Kumbh Mela festival, the world's largest religious gathering, has left several feared dead and many injured. Tens of thousands of Hindu devotees bathe in the sacred river confluence of the Ganges, Yamuna, and mythical Saraswati on Wednesday, a holy day during the six-week festival.
Tragedy at Kumbh Mela: Stampede Claims Four Lives
A tragic stampede at the Kumbh Mela in Uttar Pradesh resulted in the deaths of at least four people, including a woman and her daughter from Belagavi. The state government has established a helpline for affected families,
Hindu pilgrims seriously injured in Kumbh Mela stampede
A stampede near the sacred Sangam ghat in Prayagraj has left multiple pilgrims seriously injured. #StampedeTragedy
30 dead in stampede as over 100 million people gather at India's Maha Kumbh festival
At least 30 people were killed and over 30 have been injured in a stampede at the Maha Kumbh Mela, one of the world's biggest gatherings that occurs every 12 years.
Tragedy at the Sacred Waters: Stampede Mars Maha Kumbh Mela
A devastating stampede occurred at the Maha Kumbh Mela in Uttar Pradesh, India, as millions gathered for a holy dip. Despite numerous safety measures, chaos ensued, resulting in casualties and distress.
Uttar Pradesh: 118 Foreign Diplomats From 77 Countries To Visit Maha Kumbh Mela In Prayagraj Today
In spectacular display of faith and devotion, over 296.4 million devotees have converged at the sacred Sangam and taken a holy dip in the Triveni waters during the ongoing Mahakumbh 2025, according to the Uttar Pradesh Information Department.
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 expected to take part
Devotees take dip at India’s Kumbh Mela a day after deadly crush
Millions of Hindu devotees gathered on Thursday (January 30) for a holy dip in the sacred river waters of India's northern city of Prayagraj as part of the Kumbh Mela, a day after a stampede at the religious festival.
Kumbh Mela Stampede: Bengal Govt Opens Helpdesk, Control Room to Assist Pilgrims From State
Kolkata: In the backdrop of the Maha Kumbh stampede in which at least four people from West Bengal were killed and several ...
Officers with Ardh Kumbh experience entrusted with Maha Kumbh crowd management post stampede
The Uttar Pradesh government has deployed two senior IAS officers, who were part of the team that successfully conducted the ...
After Maha Kumbh stampede, come decongestion measures. Here’s how pilgrims continue to suffer
In the wake of the Maha Kumbh stampede tragedy in Uttar Pradesh’s Prayagraj, the state government introduced strict ...