Hindu holy men bathe at Kumbh Mela pilgrimage

India: Hindu holy men bathe at Kumbh Mela pilgrimage
Kumbh Mela, often called the world’s largest human gathering, is underway in northern India. DW explores a key highlight of the festival, where the sadhus — holy men, revered for their spiritual devotion,
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 holy city of Prayagraj on Wednesday.
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 water in a clockwise swirl.
Mahakumbh 2025: List of Famous Personalities Who Taken Holy Dip at Sangam, Prayagraj Kumbh Mela
The Mahakumbh Mela 2025 in Prayagraj is a grand Hindu festival held every 12 years at the confluence of the Ganges, Yamuna, and the mythical Saraswati rivers. Millions of devotees gather to take a holy dip,
India's Modi takes ritual dip at Hindu mega-festival
India's Hindu nationalist Prime Minister Narendra Modi made a ritual river dip on Wednesday at the world's largest religious festival, a week after a stampede killed at least 30 pilgrims.
Delhi polls: 57.78% turnout reported till 5pm, PM Modi takes holy dip in Sangam at Mahakumbh
A voter turnout of 57.78 per cent was recorded till 5 pm in the Delhi assembly polls, according to the Election Commission.
India: PM Narendra Modi takes holy dip at Maha Kumbh Mela
Modi took a ritual bath on a visit to the Maha Kumbh Mela, a week after a deadly crush at the world's largest gathering.Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday took a dip in Hindu holy waters in the northern city of Prayagraj,
Maha Kumbh 2025: Prime minister takes holy dip at Triveni Sangam
Prime Minister Narendra Modi participated in the Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj, taking a holy dip in the sacred Ganges. His presence at the event highlights the spiritual significance of the Kumbh Mela and India’s cultural heritage.
'PM Sought Forgiveness': Congress' Ajay Rai Takes Jibe At Modi's Holy Dip At Maha Kumbh
Uttar Pradesh's congress president Ajay Rai lashed out at Prime Minister Narendra Modi stating that he took a dip in the Ganga and sought forgiveness from Ganga Maiya. The remarks came when, Ajay Rai,
VIDEO: PM Modi Takes The Holy Dip at Mahakumbh in Prayagraj| Watch It Now
A tragic mass shooting at Sweden's Campus Risbergska school in Örebro has left 10 dead, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to take a holy dip at Mahakumbh 2025 in Prayagraj today at 11 AM. The visit coincides with the crucial Delhi Elections 2025,
Where rituals and reverence converge: The sadhu akharas of Kumbh Mela
The sadhu akharas at the Kumbh Mela are more than spiritual sanctuaries. These camps, led by ascetic monks, have become ...
Maha Kumbh Mela 2025: 62 Lakh Devotees Take Holy Dip For Basant Panchami; UP CM, Police On Alert To Prevent Any Stampede
The Basant Panchami holy bathing ritual assumes significance in the wake of the stampede during the previous Amrit Snan on ...
At least 12 feared dead in crush at India's Kumbh Mela festival
Eyewitnesses and hospital sources have told the BBC that at least a dozen people have been killed in Wednesday morning's ...
Kumbh Mela crosses 35 crore participation mark: Millions take Amruth Snan on Vasantha Panchami
Millions of devotees thronged Maha Kumbh Nagar from early Sunday to take a holy dip on Vasantha Panchami, the third Amruth ...
Viral Kohli To Dhoni, AI Reimagines Indian Cricketers As Sadhus At Maha Kumbh 2025
A series of AI-generated pictures showing Indian cricketers at the Maha Kumbh have taken the internet by storm.
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 ...
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Unfazed devotees shrug off stampede at India’s Kumbh Mela
Swarming throngs of devotees bathed in rivers at India’s Maha Kumbh Mela festival on Thursday, undeterred by a stampede a day ...
Kumbh Mela reflects India’s dynamic cultural heritage: UT Khader
Mangaluru: UT Khader, Speaker of Karnataka Legislative Assembly, visited Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj on Friday at the ...