Inspired by stories of families separated among the millions celebrating the weeks-long Maha Kumbh Mela, old Bollywood films ...

Millions of Hindu devotees, mystics and holy men and women from all across India flocked to the northern city of Prayagraj on ...

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Over the coming 45 days, an estimated 400 million Hindus are expected to come together for Maha Kumbh Mela. The festival is ...

The festival is a big test for Indian authorities to showcase the Hindu religion, tourism and crowd management. A vast ground along the banks of the rivers has been converted into a sprawling tent ...

Thomas was later killed (one legend says he was pierced by spears), the religion founded by him or later missionaries took firm hold. By the sixth century there were Indian churches in contact ...

The Bombay High Court ruled that using loudspeakers is not essential to any religion and directed law enforcement to act ...

PRAYAGRAJ, India (AP) — At least 400 million people — more than the population of the United States — are expected in Prayagraj over the next 45 days, according to officials. PRAYAGRAJ ...

Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Millions of Hindu devotees, mystics and holy men and women from all across India flocked to the northern ...

As vibrant as Indian culture is, with tradition and religion being an integral part of society, there has been considerable debate on the influence of religion in educational institutions.