Hindu devotees and mystics have gathered in the northern Indian city of Prayagraj for the Maha Kumbh festival, which is the ...

People were trampled as pilgrims at the Maha Kumbh Mela, one of the world’s biggest gatherings, gathered where the Ganges and Yamuna Rivers meet, officials said.

Diwali, India ’s most iconic festival isn’t a one day traditional festival of lights, but a series of festivities with Dhanteras marking the beginning and wrapping up with Bhai Dooj ...

These festivals, celebrated with enthusiasm and splendor, offer a glimpse into India’s traditions, art, and gastronomy, making winter a truly festive season. One of the most prominent winter ...

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 ...

A vermilion dot on the forehead is one of India’s most widely accepted Hindu cultural insignias. At the Maha Kumbh festival, ...

PRAYAGRAJ, India, Jan 29 (Reuters ... as tens of millions gathered to take a holy dip on the most auspicious day of the six-week Hindu festival. Here is a look at how authorities have been ...

The most propitious of these days occur in ... Saudi Arabia for the annual Hajj pilgrimage last year. The festival is a big test for Indian authorities to showcase the Hindu religion, tourism ...