Notes from the Kumbh – Vignettes
Kumbh Prayagraj: The city prepares for the Ardhkumbha beginning in January 2019. Journalist Raman Nanda’s recollections of the Mahakumbha in 2001, are shared here. The Kumbh is an experience. Shared […]
Allahabad
Prayagraj erstwhile Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh
Prayagraj: An introduction Prayagraj, earlier called Allahabad, lies at the confluence of the Ganga (Ganges) and the Yamuna, two sacred rivers that have been cradles of the Indian civilisation. The […]
Kumbha: Significance & Facts, Culture & Colour
Romola Butalia writes about the history, significance, culture and colour of the Kumbha, the largest spiritual congregation on earth. The Kumbha Festivals are the largest gathering of humanity on Earth. […]
The Kumbh : Is it a Transformative Experience?
Raman Nanda freelance print, radio, television and internet journalist writes a series on his impressions of the Kumbh. Millions of people are making their way to the banks of Ganga […]
Kumbh images – Kaleidoscope of Colour
Kumbh Images: The Kumbh is the largest gathering of humanity on Earth. The Kumbh speaks of an ancient living tradition, of time-honoured rituals, of a cultural heritage that lives and […]