Tag Archives: Festival

Millions gather in northern India for massive 6-week Hindu festival

Maha Kumbh Mela, or Great Pitcher Festival, is held every 12 years in the northern city of Prayagraj, as Hindus believe bathing in sacred rivers brings salvation from the cycle of birth and death, and the absolution of sins. Uttar Pradesh state Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said 35 million people took part this week. CBC | World News

Read More »

Indra Jatra festival marks end of monsoon season in Nepal

Thousands of people crowded Durbar Square in Kathmandu, Nepal, on Tuesday for the country’s largest celebration. The festival honours Lord Indra, the Hindu god of rain, and also marks the beginning of the harvest season. It features a parade of chariots carrying ‘living gods’ portrayed by children, masked dancers and tableaus. CBC | World News

Read More »