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Kumbh

  • Slow Lane: The message from Kumbh

    Slow Lane: The message from Kumbh

    Neerad Pandharipande
    · Feb 01, 2025 · 11:14 am
  • ‘If lakhs are blinded by faith, why not search for the reason?’: A novelist visits the Kumbh Mela

    ‘If lakhs are blinded by faith, why not search for the reason?’: A novelist visits the Kumbh Mela

    Kalkut
    · Sep 13, 2022 · 05:30 pm
  • Watch: Smaller number of devotees at final holy dip at Kumbh Mela, still flouting Covid norms

    Watch: Smaller number of devotees at final holy dip at Kumbh Mela, still flouting Covid norms

    Scroll Staff
    · Apr 28, 2021 · 09:00 am
  • ‘Religion will not save India, science will’: Doctor’s view on holding Kumbh Mela despite Covid-19

    ‘Religion will not save India, science will’: Doctor’s view on holding Kumbh Mela despite Covid-19

    Scroll Staff
    · Apr 15, 2021 · 12:12 pm
  • As thousands gather for Kumbh Mela, police claim stampede may occur if Covid rules are enforced

    As thousands gather for Kumbh Mela, police claim stampede may occur if Covid rules are enforced

    Scroll Staff
    · Apr 12, 2021 · 02:11 pm
  • Watch: The Uttar Pradesh government  has even released a theme song for the Kumbh festival

    Watch: The Uttar Pradesh government has even released a theme song for the Kumbh festival

    Scroll Staff
    · Jan 31, 2019 · 10:00 am
  • Don't use tradition as an excuse: Modi lectures the Kumbh about India's branding failures

    Don't use tradition as an excuse: Modi lectures the Kumbh about India's branding failures

    Rohan Venkataramakrishnan
    · May 15, 2016 · 06:30 pm