Maha Kumbh, the largest religious gathering in the world, has evolved over the years, blending traditions with modernity. Today, the event is not only a symbol of India’s rich heritage, but also a ...

Chaos unfolded at a station in India as thousands of devotees tried to cram onto a packed train. Devotees heading to Maha ...

Michael Rotolo contributed to this chapter. The COVID-19 pandemic had an enormous impact on how religious communities gather ...

The largest religious gathering in the world is taking place in India from Jan. 13 to Feb. 26. It is a significant test for ...

Bollywood couple Rajkummar Rao and Patralekhaa embraced spirituality at Mahakumbh 2025. The actor shared how the experience ...

Ritual bathing at the confluence of large rivers has long held special significance in Hindu rituals. Sangam, where the Ganga ...

Leaders at a major religious freedom summit expressed hope and concern about the Trump administration's direction on refugees ...

The Maha Kumbh Mela, a Hindu festival in India that is drawing hundreds of millions of pilgrims, is a powerful marketing tool for Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his allies.

At least 30 people were killed and many more injured in a stampede at the world’s largest religious gathering early Wednesday ...

Millions of Hindus are gathering in a northern Indian city for the Maha Kumbh festival, the world's largest religious congregation. People take a series of ritual baths at the confluence ...

A pre-dawn stampede at the world's largest religious gathering killed at least 30 people in India on Wednesday, with many ...

Nearly 400 million people are expected in Prayagraj for the festival over 45 days, making it the world’s largest religious ...