Officials had been preparing for months for the world’s largest religious festival, with around 400 million Hindu pilgrims expected to take part

With the Nashik Kumbh Mela in 2027 expected to draw lakhs of devotees, multiple challenges lie ahead for the administration.

A number of people have been killed and dozens more injured in a stampede at the world's largest religious festival in India. It is believed at least 15 people have been killed

The Hindu festival that turned deadly in northern India on Wednesday is a religious gathering with deep spiritual meaning for devotees who come by the millions to take a cleansing dip in waters they consider sacred.

Beyond the Sangam’s sacred waters, the city offers a treasure trove of experiences that cater to every kind of traveller.

Millions of devout Hindus thronged the northern Indian city of Prayagraj on Thursday for the Maha Kumbh festival, a day after dozens died in a stampede on the most auspicious day of the six-week event.