India is known for its rich cultural heritage and vibrant festivals. March is a wonderful time to experience these grand ...

February 2025 in India is marked by a vibrant array of art, music, and cultural festivals that showcase the nation's rich heritage and contemporary creativity. Here are some notable events to look ...

The Hindu festival that turned deadly in northern India on Wednesday is a religious gathering with deep spiritual meaning for ...

The festival is a big test for Indian authorities to showcase the Hindu ... headed by Adityanath — a powerful Hindu monk and a popular hard-line Hindu politician in Modi’s party — has ...

Deadly crowd incidents are a frequent occurrence at Indian religious festivals, including the Kumbh ... "The entire crowd fell on top of me, trampling me as it moved forward," pilgrim Renu Devi ...

Several pilgrims were injured, some seriously, in the stampede between 1 a.m. and 2 a.m. as they tried to jump barricades erected for the movement of religious saints, Uttar Pradesh state's top ...

Kumbh Mela is considered the "festival of festivals" in the Hindu religious calendar in India, since it takes place ... the cease-fire agreement. Back to top ...

PRAYAGRAJ, India — At least 30 people were killed and many more injured in a stampede at the world’s largest religious ...

Deadly stampedes are relatively common around Indian religious festivals, where large crowds gather in small areas. In 2013, at least 40 pilgrims who were taking part in the same festival were ...