Sanjeev Singh, from Adityanath’s office, says the Kumbh Mela made global festivals look small – pointing to Brazil’s Rio Carnival with some seven million participants. “The sheer scale was ...

Key Differences Between Kumbh and Maha Kumbh Mela Frequency: The Kumbh occurs every 4 years, rotating across four locations, while the Maha Kumbh is held every 12 years in Prayagraj alone.

The largest mela in the country for centuries, the Kumbh Mela, was a bigger phenomenon this year than ever before. Excitable television channels, smart tour operators, the thriving selfie culture ...

Following the conclusion of the Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj, the next Kumbh Mela is scheduled to take place in Maharashtra’s ...