India’s environmental authorities have raised concerns over dangerously high levels of faecal bacteria in the Ganges river at Prayagraj, particularly during the Maha Kumbh Mela – a major religious ...
On Christmas Day, a Japanese tourist tried to enter the water wearing a Santa Claus hat and a red swimsuit on the Ganges ...
As huge crowds made their way towards the river on a special day of bathing during the weeks-long "Kumbh Mela" festival, health authorities had to pull back a COVID-19 testing crew. Kumbh Mela ...
Four children drowned in the Ganges on Monday morning while taking a bath ahead of the Chhath festival in Bihar's Bhagalpur district, police said. Naugachia SP Prerna Kumar said the incident took ...
A Day of Devotion and Charity Observing Paush Purnima Bath and Charity in 2026: Today marks the celebration of Paush Purnima, ...
Hindu holy men threatened to boycott a massive purifying ceremony this week, saying the Ganges River is too filthy for bathing. Every six years, millions of Hindus immerse themselves in the Ganges for ...