- Maha Kumbh Mela: World’s Largest Gathering Begins in India The New York Times
- Mahakumbh and Kumbh mela: Know the key differences The Indian Express
- Rose Petals Showered On Devotees From Helicopters During ‘Amrit Snan’ At Maha Kumbh NDTV
- Millions of pilgrims and naked, ash-smeared ascetics take holy dips in India’s mega Hindu festival The Associated Press
- India’s Maha Kumbh Mela festival gets under way for first time in 144 years The Guardian