Why is Mahakumbh held only after 12 years and what is the history of Kumbh Mela? Know all the important things related to Kumbh.

A large fire broke out at a Hindu religious festival, the Maha Kumbh Mela, in the northern Indian state of Uttar Pradesh on Sunday, but the blaze was quickly brought under control and no injuries were reported,

Mahakumbh Mela, the largest spiritual and religious fair on Earth, attracts millions of devotees, saints, pilgrims and tourists from all over the world. Devotees throng to Triveni Sangam, located in Prayagraj,

The Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 has officially begun. Prayagraj is in an atmosphere of deep devotion and vibrant spirituality.

A fire erupted near the Kinnar Akhara camp in Sector 16 at the Maha Kumbh Mela. Quick response helped avert disaster without any casualties. This incident follows a cylinder-triggered fire that engulfed 18 tents in Sector 19.

Over the coming 45 days, an estimated 400 million Hindus are expected to come together for Maha Kumbh Mela. The festival is held every 12 years but the "Maha" or grand Kumbh Mela takes place only every 144 years, "marking the 12th Kumbh Mela and a special celestial alignment of the sun, moon and Jupiter", said The Guardian.

The Maha Kumbh Mela, one of the world’s largest spiritual gatherings, is not just an event—it’s a transformative experience that leaves a lasting impact on every pilgrim who attends.

The Uttar Pradesh government has launched an online system to facilitate the procurement of firewood for pilgrims during Maha Kumbh Mela. This initiative, overseen by the Uttar Pradesh Forest Corporation,

India began on Monday its Maha Kumbh Mela, or Great Pitcher Festival, which is expected to draw more than 400 million visitors to the northern city of Prayagraj over six weeks, making for the largest gathering of humanity in the world.

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