Maha Kumbh

Did you know? Maha Kumbh Mela is better organised than FIFA World Cup, acc to Harvard book

According to a book produced by scholars and students of Harvard University, Maha Kumbh 2013 was far better organised than Fifa World Cup in Brazil.

CAG punches holes in UP govt's Maha Kumbh expenditure

In a major embarrassment for the Uttar Pradesh government, the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) has punched many holes in the much-hyped 2013 Maha Kumbh in Allahabad.

Lakhs of devotees take dip to mark start of Shivaratri, end of Kumbh

Lakhs of devotees on Sunday thronged the confluence of Ganga, Yamuna and mythical Saraswati for a holy dip on the auspicious occasion of Maha Shivaratri, bringing the Maha Kumbh to a close.

Army troops plug Ganga breach in Kumbh, averting disaster

A breach in an embankment along the Ganga caused by recent heavy rainfall which threatened to inundate a large area and affect Maha Kumbh pilgrims in Allahabad, was on Tuesday plugged by a 60-member team of Army's Red Eagle Division.

Allahabad tragedy Live: No idea why crowds surged, says Rail official

Latest developments and updates from Allahabad where a stampede at the railway station has claimed at least 36 lives.

Hindu priests object to 'Modi as PM' chants at Maha Kumbh

An influential group of Hindu priests objected to the Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) projecting Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi as a prime ministerial candidate in the next general election.

Images: Tragedy strikes at Allahabad station with 36 dead in stampede

At least 36 persons were killed and many injured in a stampede at Allahabad railway station teeming with thousands of pilgrims returning after a holy dip at the 'Maha Kumbh'.

Allahabad stampede not due to railing collapse: Pawan Kumar Bansal

He said efforts are being made to decongest the Allahabad railway station which is overcrowded as thousands of pilgrims were here to take holy dip.

Maha Kumbh visit to seek blessings for Ek Thi Daayan: Ekta

Ek Thi Daayan will hit theatres on 18 April

Maha Kumbh: Pilgrims brave cold, dirty Ganga for holy dip

The 12-yearly Maha Kumbh congregations are known to reach their climax, in terms of turnouts, on Mauni Amavasya.