With the Maha Kumbh Mela just days away, Prayagraj has ramped up security measures to ensure the safety of millions of devotees. Uttar Pradesh Police has deployed 2,700 CCTV cameras across the venue, many equipped with artificial intelligence for real-time monitoring. WION's Johan Castell brings you this exclusive ground report.

Maha Kumbh 2025: Prayagraj boosts security with 2,700 CCTV cameras and AI surveillance

In a historic moment at the Maha Kumbh Mela 2025, women took center stage as they performed the sacred Ganga Aarti in Prayagraj. This significant event marks a new chapter in the festival, celebrating women’s role in spiritual traditions and religious practices.

Maha Kumbh Mela 2025: Ganga aarti performed by women in Prayagraj

The Maha Kumbh Mela has evolved significantly since its inception in 1954. This look at the festival’s journey highlights its unique features, massive logistics, and the tragedies that have occurred over the years, shaping it into one of the world’s largest religious gatherings.

Maha Kumbh Mela 2025: Tracing its evolution, features, logistics, and tragedies

The Maha Kumbh is only 6 days away, and security has been heightened in anticipation of the grand event, as more than 400 million people are expected at the site. Watch in for more details!

Maha Kumbh Mela 2025: Prayagraj gears up for the city's biggest event

Maha Kumbh Mela 2025: How Prepared Is Prayagraj For The Mega Event?

In Uttar Pradesh, India, preparations are underway for the Maha Kumbh Mela, scheduled to take place in January 2025. The event is expected to draw over 400 million attendees, making it one of the largest religious gatherings in the world. To ensure the safety of both pilgrims and tourists, significant improvements have been made to fire safety measures. Our special correspondent, Johan, has more on this development in the following report. Watch in for more details!

Maha Kumbh Mela 2025: Uttar Pradesh govt partners with Google for digital mapping

In a viral video going rounds on social media, Pannun was seen threatening PM Modi and CM Yogi during the Kumbh Mela 2025 which is set to take place in Prayagraj. 



Khalistani terrorist Pannun threatens to attack PM Modi, UP CM Yogi Adityanath during Maha Kumbh 2025

India-listed Khalistani terrorist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun on Dec 24 (Tuesday) released a video, threatening Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath.

The Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 promises to be a remarkable convergence of spirituality, culture, and history. As one of the largest religious gatherings in the world, this event brings together millions of devotees from across the globe to bathe in the sacred river and seek blessings. The 2025 Mela will showcase India’s rich cultural traditions, rituals, and the deep-rooted significance of this ancient festival.



Maha Kumbh Mela 2025: A Unique Blend Of Spirituality, Culture and History

The Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 promises to be a remarkable convergence of spirituality, culture, and history. As one of the largest religious gatherings in the world, this event brings together millions of devotees from across the globe to bathe in the sacred river and seek blessings. The 2025 Mela will showcase India’s rich cultural traditions, rituals, and the deep-rooted significance of this ancient festival.

The Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 is in full swing in Prayagraj, attracting millions of devotees to the world's largest religious gathering. Watch in for more details!

Maha Kumbh Mela 2025: Prayagraj Gears Up To Greet World's Largest Spiritual Gathering

Prayagraj Transforms For Maha Kumbh 2025 | WION Reports From Prayagraj

The Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 is in full swing in Prayagraj, attracting millions of devotees to the world's largest religious gathering.

Maha Kumbh Mela 2025: Prayagraj Hosts World's Largest Spiritual Gathering

The Maha Kumbh 2025 a "mahayagya of unity" which would take the country's cultural and spiritual identity to new heights, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Friday, emphasising the event's role in promoting social cohesion as well as economic empowerment of communities.

PM Modi inaugurates multiple projects in Prayagraj, calls Maha Kumbh 'mahayagya of unity'

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Maha Kumbh 2025: Prayagraj boosts security with 2,700 CCTV cameras and AI surveillance

Maha Kumbh Mela 2025: Ganga aarti performed by women in Prayagraj

Maha Kumbh Mela 2025: Tracing its evolution, features, logistics, and tragedies

Maha Kumbh Mela 2025: Prayagraj gears up for the city's biggest event

Maha Kumbh Mela 2025: How Prepared Is Prayagraj For The Mega Event?

Maha Kumbh Mela 2025: Uttar Pradesh govt partners with Google for digital mapping

Maha Kumbh Mela 2025: Uttar Pradesh govt partners with Google for digital mapping

Khalistani terrorist Pannun threatens to attack PM Modi, UP CM Yogi Adityanath during Maha Kumbh 2025

Khalistani terrorist Pannun threatens to attack PM Modi, UP CM Yogi Adityanath during Maha Kumbh 2025

Maha Kumbh Mela 2025: A Unique Blend Of Spirituality, Culture and History

Maha Kumbh Mela 2025: A Unique Blend Of Spirituality, Culture and History

Maha Kumbh Mela 2025: Prayagraj Gears Up To Greet World's Largest Spiritual Gathering

Prayagraj Transforms For Maha Kumbh 2025 | WION Reports From Prayagraj

Maha Kumbh Mela 2025: Prayagraj Gears Up To Greet World's Largest Spiritual Gathering

Prayagraj Transforms For Maha Kumbh 2025 | WION Reports From Prayagraj

Maha Kumbh Mela 2025: Prayagraj Hosts World's Largest Spiritual Gathering

Maha Kumbh Mela 2025: Prayagraj Hosts World's Largest Spiritual Gathering

PM Modi inaugurates multiple projects in Prayagraj, calls Maha Kumbh 'mahayagya of unity'