Every 12 years, India builds this megacity—then tears it down
The Kumbh Mela is the world's largest religious gathering, attracting hundreds of millions of Hindu worshippers. Here's how India prepared—and what happens once it's all over.
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Hinduism in Africa? Tracing the Forgotten Indian Influence on the Continent
"History isn’t just written in books; sometimes, it’s woven into the rituals of a land far from home." When you think of Hinduism, the first images that come to mind are likely the ghats of Varanasi,
10 Most Famous Lord Shiva Temples in India
India’s devotion to Lord Shiva is epitomized in its temples. Here are ten famous Shiva temples known for their historical, architectural, and spiritual importance.
Amol Rajan Goes to the Ganges
The new factual documentary will explore the biggest gathering on Earth – the Maha Kumbh Mela Festival in Northern India
Hindu devotional singing is having a moment
According to Grammy Award-winner Chandrika Tandon and other devotional musicians, the melodic repetition of Vedic mantras, often associated with the many names of the tradition's various deities, has proved to calm the mind for centuries.
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High levels of faecal bacteria found in river Ganges as millions take Kumbh dip
The Maha Kumbh Mela is one of Hinduism’s holiest festivals ... faecal coliform levels in the Ganges surged after a major bathing event at the Maha Kumbh Mela, reaching 11,000 units per 100 ...
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Amol Rajan Goes to the Ganges
Amol has struggled to come to terms with the death of his father three years ago and hopes that reconnecting with his birthplace, at one of ... Rajan Goes to the Ganges (w/t) will immerse viewers ...