The pop-up megacity: how the Kumbh Mela prepared for 660m Hindu devoteesThe Maha Kumbh Mela drew over 660 million pilgrims, marking it as one of the world's largest gatherings, and highlighted both its spiritual significance and safety risks.
India: One woman's dive into the Maha Kumbh Mela DW 02/21/2025Experiencing the Maha Kumbh Mela offers a mix of chaos, spirituality, and community despite overwhelming crowds and personal challenges.
Crowd crush at India's Tirupati temple kills six as thousands seek entryA crowd surge at Tirupati temple led to the deaths of at least six devotees and numerous injuries due to poor crowd management during a major festival.