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News24 | TAKE A LOOK | The largest gathering ever, Hindu festival Kumbh Mela, begins in IndiaSome 400 million people are expected for the fair, which ends on 26 January.
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News video: India's Kumbh Mela Hindu festival sees world's largest gathering of humanity

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Hindu holy men and devotees gather on the second day of India's giant and millenia-old Kumbh Mela festival. Organisers expect 400 million people to attend the event, which began on January 13 and will run until February 26.

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

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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 Street Journal. International outlets highlighted the grand Naga Sadhu processions, digital advancements, and the tragic stampedes. Despite the incidents, millions participated in the sacred baths at Triveni Sangam. AFP, Reuters, CNN, and The New York Times captured the festival’s essence, marking it as the world’s largest religious gathering. Cleanup efforts now begin as the 45-day mega event concludes. #MahaKumbh2025 #KumbhMela #Prayagraj #India #Spirituality #Pilgrimage #ReligiousGathering #SacredRituals #NagaSadhus #HolyDip #TriveniSangam #GangaYamunaSaraswati #HinduFestival #LargestGathering #KumbhSnan #GlobalMedia #DigitalMahaKumbh #IndianCulture #Faith #TempleFestival Also Read Prayagraj Traffic Update: No-Vehicle Zone Declared From 6 PM For Mahashivratri :: https://www.oneindia.com/india/prayagraj-traffic-update-no-vehicle-zone-declared-from-6-pm-for-mahashivratri-4080141.html?ref=DMDesc Raveena Tandon, Daughter Rasha Seen With Katrina Kaif Enjoying Bhajan At Mahakumbh In Prayagraj | WATCH :: https://www.oneindia.com/india/raveena-tandon-daughter-rasha-seen-with-katrina-kaif-enjoying-bhajan-at-mahakumbh-in-prayagraj-wa-4079839.html?ref=DMDesc Prayagraj Residents Urge Mahakumbh Pilgrims To Stop Visiting Town: 'For The Love Of God, Don't Come' :: https://www.oneindia.com/india/prayagraj-residents-urge-mahakumbh-pilgrims-to-stop-visiting-for-the-love-of-god-dont-come-4079373.html?ref=DMDesc ~HT.318~GR.125~

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Pahalgam Terror Attack: The recent terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu & Kashmir, has sparked nationwide outrage. Eyewitnesses and locals claim that the attackers asked victims about their religion before carrying out the massacre, indicating a deliberate targeting of Hindus. Citizens are demanding that the Modi government take the strictest possible action to ensure that such cowardly acts are never repeated. #PahalgamTerrorAttack #PahalgamAttack #Pakistan #JammuKashmirAttack #IndianArmy #PMModi #AmitShah #IndusWatersTreaty #PahalgamNews ~HT.336~GR.344~PR.100~

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