Editorial Staff
The Simhastha Kumbh Mela Editorial Team, led by Umesh Sharma, brings 16+ years of expertise in Hindu traditions, cultural heritage, pilgrimage journalism, and religious tourism.Read more »
Know about the Kumbh Mela History, Significance, and Heritage of the...
What is the Kumbh Mela?
The Kumbh Mela is a Hindu pilgrimage celebrated every 6 or 12 years, based on Jupiter’s position. Millions gather to...
Mahakumbh 2025 Faith, Unity, and Tradition—A Celebration of India’s Heritage
Mahakumbh 2025 was a major Hindu festival in Prayagraj, India, from January 13 to February 26, 2025, attracting over 450 million pilgrims, making it...
Race Against Time: Prayagraj’s Massive Cleanup After Record-Breaking Mahakumbh 2025
Research suggests the cleanup after Mahakumbh 2025 in Prayagraj involves restoring 4,000 hectares of land within strict deadlines, with waste disposal mandated within 15...
Simhastha Kumbh Mela 2028: Air Travel Upgrades and Key Details for...
Research suggests Ujjain Simhastha Kumbh Mela, or Simhastha, will occur in 2028, with plans to improve air travel facilities. It seems likely that the...
Shiva Fest at Mahakumbh 2025: Artists Paint 108 Forms of Shiva,...
Research suggests the "Shiva Fest" at Mahakumbh 2025 on February 26, 2025, saw 108 artists paint 108 forms of Lord Shiva in 108 minutes,...
Nashik Gears Up for Historic Simhastha Kumbh Mela 2027: Maharashtra’s Spiritual...
Nashik Simhastha Kumbh Mela 2027 will likely occur from July to September, with key events like flag hoisting on July 14 and shahi snan...
Mahakumbh 2025 Concludes with Record-Breaking Mahashivratri Snan
Research suggests Mahakumbh 2025 concluded on February 26, 2025, with Mahashivratri, seeing over 65 crore devotees, with 1.11 crore bathing by 6 PM. It...
Maha Kumbh 2025: Fair Area Turns No-Vehicle Zone as Mahashivratri Approaches
The Mahakumbh 2025 in Prayagraj, a major Hindu religious gathering, saw the fair area declared a no-vehicle zone starting February 25, 2025, in preparation...
The Mysterious Burial Rites of Naga Sadhus: Why Their Bodies Are...
Research suggests Naga Sadhus' bodies are buried, not burned, in a practice called Bhumi Samadhi. It seems likely they are buried in a meditation...
Where Do Female Naga Sadhus Go After the Kumbh Mela? Unraveling...
Female Naga Sadhus return to their akharas in holy cities like Haridwar, Varanasi, Ujjain, and Nashik after the Kumbh Mela. Some seek solitude in...