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Maha Kumbh 2025: Global Media Reports Record-Breaking Pilgrims, Rituals, And Challenges In Prayagraj [Video]

Maha Kumbh 2025: Global Media Reports Record-Breaking Pilgrims, Rituals, And Challenges In Prayagraj

Maha Kumbh 2025 in Prayagraj drew global media attention for its unparalleled scale, rituals, and challenges. Over 65 crore devotees attended, surpassing the U.S. population, as reported by The Wall..

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Filthy Waters at Maha Kumbh: Prayagraj Ganga-Yamuna Fail Bathing Standards, Severe Contamination [Video]

Filthy Waters at Maha Kumbh: Prayagraj Ganga-Yamuna Fail Bathing Standards, Severe Contamination

Shocking reports reveal that the sacred waters of the Ganga and Yamuna at Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj are severely contaminated with faecal bacteria, failing official bathing water standards. Devotees..

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Delhi Railway Station Stampede Leaves 18 Dead | Desperate Families Search For Missing Loved Ones [Video]

Delhi Railway Station Stampede Leaves 18 Dead | Desperate Families Search For Missing Loved Ones

Mujeeb wandered from door to door at hospitals and morgues in search of his missing brother, Nadeem, after a tragic stampede at New Delhi Railway Station left at least 18 dead and several injured. The..

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MahaKumbh 2025: Lakhs of pilgrims stranded in massive 300km traffic jam| World's biggest gridlock? [Video]

MahaKumbh 2025: Lakhs of pilgrims stranded in massive 300km traffic jam| World's biggest gridlock?

Lakhs of devotees heading to the Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj found themselves stuck in an unprecedented 300-kilometer-long traffic jam, turning highways into massive parking lots. Social media is..

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Mahakumbh 2025: Over 40.68 Crore Devotees Take Holy Dip at Sangam, 94 Lakh in a Single Day - Watch [Video]

Mahakumbh 2025: Over 40.68 Crore Devotees Take Holy Dip at Sangam, 94 Lakh in a Single Day - Watch

The Mahakumbh 2025 in Prayagraj has witnessed an unprecedented turnout, with over 40.68 crore (406.8 million) devotees taking a holy dip at the sacred Sangam since January 13. On February 9 alone,..

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Fire Breaks Out at Mahakumbh Nagar Camp, No Casualties Reported| Oneindia [Video]

Fire Breaks Out at Mahakumbh Nagar Camp, No Casualties Reported| Oneindia

A fire broke out in Sector 18 of the Mahakumbh Mela Kshetra near Tulsi Chauraha on Old GT Road, Prayagraj. Firefighters promptly arrived at the scene and managed to bring the blaze largely under..

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