Every 12 years, India builds this megacity—then tears it down
The Kumbh Mela is the world's largest religious gathering, attracting hundreds of millions of Hindu worshippers. Here's how India prepared—and what happens once it's all over.
From 60 Crore Devotees To Empty Ground: Maha Kumbh Site Wears Deserted Look
The Uttar Pradesh government on Friday started a 15-day special cleanliness drive at the Maha Kumbh Mela grounds.
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Maha Kumbh Mela, World’s Largest Religious Gathering, Comes to a Close
There were also luxury tents for wealthy pilgrims, with bathrooms, food and even heating. Pilgrims came to the Kumbh Mela by the millions. Entire villages of devotees, families and friends ...
Post Mahakumbh, it’s time for big dismantling exercise
The infrastructure to be dismantled includes around 3 lakh tents, 1306 km underground drinking water pipelines, 1582 km ...
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Mahakumbh: Another fire breaks out at camp in Sector 8 of Mela area in Prayagraj
where a fire destroyed 15 tents. However, no casualties were reported, and the fire was successfully contained. The Mahakumbh Mela (the festival of the sacred pitcher) is anchored in Hindu mythology.