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.

A vermilion dot on the forehead is one of India’s most widely accepted Hindu cultural insignias. But at the festival, where ...

Kumbh Mela 2025 begins in India with millions of devotees taking ... The Guardian calls it 'festival of festivals' In its coverage of Mahakumbh Mela, The Guardian calls it the "festival of ...

India is celebrating Makar Sankranti, the mid-winter harvest festival, which marks the end of winter solstice. Whether through kites in Gujarat, prayers in Uttar Pradesh, or Pongal in Tamil Nadu ...

Mahakumbh 2025 is not just a spiritual gathering; it's a massive driver of India's religious tourism economy. It highlights how faith-based events can transform local infrastructure and spark ...

Magh Bihu, also referred to as Bhogali Bihu or Maghor Bihu is the most vibrant harvest festival celebrated in Assam and other northeastern states of India. The main festival will take place on 15 ...

It is an ancient festival celebrated by the people of South India, especially by the Tamil ... Farmers also worship Sun and earth and apply sandalwood paste on their ploughs and sickles.

Ahmedabad is celebrating the harvest season with communities observing festivals like Lohri and Pongal. Punjabis mark Lohri with bonfires, while Tamils celebrate a four-day Pongal festival.

As many as 400 million people could attend the six-week festival in the northern Indian city of Prayagraj. | Credit: Ritesh Shukla / Getty Images Hindu devotees from across India flocked to the ...

pilgrims and tourists visiting the festival. The government has provided more than $765 million for the event, hoping to impress India’s largely Hindu population and draw visitors from around ...

pilgrims and tourists visiting the festival. The government has provided more than $765 million for the event, hoping to impress India’s largely Hindu population and draw visitors from around ...