Maha Kumbh Mela

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Maha Kumbh Mela

663 million attend Maha Kumbh Mela as final day bath draws massive crowds

In a stunning display of devotion, millions of Indians flocked to the banks of the sacred rivers on Wednesday for the last day of the six-week Maha Kumbh Mela - a religious festival that has drawn a staggering total of 663 million visitors over its duration.

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Newshour

"Newshour with Guy Shone" - India: Dozens Killed in Kumbh Mela Stampede

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India

Bodies, clothes, bags lie on ground after stampede at mass Hindu gathering in India

A deadly stampede at the Maha Kumbh Mela, the world’s largest religious gathering, left at least seven people dead and dozens injured in the early hours of Wednesday, according to an unnamed official. However, local authorities have yet to confirm the casualties.

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World News

Tens of thousands gather for Maha Kumbh Mela festival in India

Tens of thousands of Hindus gathered in Prayagraj on Monday to begin the Maha Kumbh Mela, a six-week festival attracting over 400 million visitors. Devotees immerse in the sacred rivers seeking absolution during the religious event held every 12 years.