Tens of thousands of naked Hindu ascetics and millions of pilgrims are taking dips in sacred rivers in the first of a series ...

Devotees continue to arrive at Triveni Sangam, Prayagraj to participate in the world's biggest religious congregation.

Swami Bhupender Giri, centre, Naga Sadhu of Niranjani Akhara, arrives for ritualistic dip at Sangam, the confluence of the ...

The Mahakumbh Mela at Prayagraj is a majestic confluence of ancient spiritual traditions and modern-day technological innovations. Held every 12 years, this grand festival brings together millions of ...

It’s late evening in the city of Prayagraj and the roadside vendors selling snacks are packing up their wares to shut for the ...

Millions of Hindu devotees, mystics and holy men and women from all across India flocked to the northern city of Prayagraj on ...

While the Kumbh Mela festival is ordinarly held every three years, rotating between several holy cities on the banks of these ...

Hindu holy men or a Naga Sadhus of Maharirwani Akhara prepare for a dip at Sangam, the confluence of the Rivers Ganges, Yamuna and mythical Saraswati on one of the most auspicious day Makar ...

Religious event that attracts over 400 million people takes place where the Ganges, Yamuna and mythical Saraswati rivers meet. Hindu devotees pray before taking a dip at the confluence of the ...

Aerial images of Hindu holy men and devotees taking a ceremonial dip in Sangam, the confluence of the Ganges, Yamuna and mythical Saraswati rivers, for Shahi Snan or "royal bath" as part of the Kumbh ...

Devotees will bathe at the confluence of three sacred rivers—the Ganga, Yamuna, and the mythical Saraswati—believed to absolve sins and grant salvation, according to Hindu belief. The festival ...