Kumbh Mela guide
Sources and Editorial Policy
We show where important facts come from, when we last checked information that changes, and what is still unknown. We research before we write, we keep religious tradition apart from historical evidence, and we do not present old event arrangements as today's instructions.
This page sets out the rules we follow. If the way we work changes, we will update this page.
What are we trying to do?
We want to help pilgrims and readers understand the Kumbh Mela without having to sort through copied articles, forwarded messages, sales promises and undated notices. A page should be useful first. Doing well in search comes second.
Each main page has one main purpose and a fixed web address. It covers set topics, answers set questions and links to related pages. It also has a plan for how often we check it, based on how fast its information changes.
Before a page goes live, we research it, write it, check it, adapt it into Hindi, design it, build it, check it for search engines and test it. Only then is it ready to publish.
Which sources do we trust most?
The strongest source that supports the claim, in this order
- Government and Kumbh administrationThe event authorities, gazettes, government notices and the departments in charge.
- District, police, transport and other public bodiesLocal routes, entry, alerts, safety and public services.
- Official temple and trust sources, and recognised religious bodiesPractice at a site, how it is run and its background.
- Original academic, archive, cultural and institutional sourcesHistory, heritage, manuscripts, published research and museum records.
- Trusted news organisationsRecent events, when the main authority has not published anything, or when its word needs a second source to back it up.
- Strong secondary sourcesBackground when original evidence is missing, with the limits stated.
- Material from users and reports from the groundLeads for us to look into, but never the only source for an important date, route, rule, safety or access claim.
How do we check the facts on a page?
For each page, we:
- read the plan for that page;
- sort its claims into stable facts, history, belief and things that change over time;
- write down the questions to answer, and choose the safest type of source for each;
- open the sources and compare them;
- note what each source supports and where it stops;
- settle any conflict by looking at date, area, meaning or scope, or else say clearly that it is uncertain;
- write a research note for each claim;
- write the English page only after the research is done;
- write a natural Hindi version, and hold it back until a Hindi reviewer approves it;
- before the page goes live, test its text, links, page details, images, website setup, search settings, ease of use and phone layout.
We never use a page of search results as evidence. We never invent quotes, authorities, dates or numbers.
How do we tell history, belief and current facts apart?
A plain “fact checked” label is not enough for Kumbh topics. We follow these rules:
- Religious tradition or belief is credited with words like “according to tradition” or “many devotees believe.” We treat it with respect, but we do not offer it as archaeological proof or a promised result.
- Historical information is tied to documents, academic work or archive records. When scholars disagree, we say so.
- Current official information links to the body that issued it and shows a review date.
- An estimate explains how it was made and its limits. We never show it as a firm count.
- Archived information is useful background, but it is not current travel advice.
What do our information labels mean?
| Label | What it means |
|---|---|
| Officially confirmed | The authority in charge has clearly published it |
| Verified from an official source | A current official source supports it, within that source’s scope |
| Provisional | The authority in charge has published it, but says it can change |
| Awaiting official confirmation | The official sources we checked do not answer this yet |
| Historical information | It is about a past event or period |
| Estimated | A rough figure based on a stated method, with its limits |
| Archived | Kept as background, not as current advice |
We check these topics most closely: dates, routes, closures, parking, transport, fees, facilities, emergency contacts, easy access and crowd claims.
How do we use AI?
We use AI software to help with some tasks:
- sorting research questions and notes;
- preparing first drafts in English and Hindi;
- checking page structure and links between our pages;
- writing code for the website;
- making original illustrations, and resizing images for different screens.
AI is never a source. We check every important fact against the sources we have recorded. A Hindi page is not published until a Hindi reviewer approves it as natural and true to the English. We record which images were made with AI, and we check them for problems with culture, place, health or access. We never present such an image as a real photo, an official map or proof that a facility exists.
We do not count instructions written for AI, outlines or empty templates as finished pages or images.
How often do we review pages?
Every page has a set schedule for checks. Settled history can be checked once a year. Event dates and arrangements can need a check every week, or as soon as a new notice comes out.
The date on a page tells you when we last checked it against the listed sources. It does not promise that nothing has changed since then.
When a newer source replaces an old one, we record the newer source on the page and in our list of sources. We aim to fix serious errors quickly, and we note each fix in the page’s update history.
How to report a mistake
To report a possible error, use Contact and Corrections. Please include:
- the page address;
- the exact words or claim;
- why it looks wrong or out of date;
- the correction you suggest;
- a direct link to a source that supports it, and the date of that source.
We deal first with urgent errors about dates, safety, emergencies, access, or mix-ups about which authority, place or group is meant. We look at every message, but we do not accept changes without checking them. For now, we cannot promise a reply.
Conflicts of interest and Tirth.com
TravNext Tech Private Limited owns both KumbhMela.info and Tirth.com. KumbhMela.info gives Kumbh information in the public interest. Tirth.com handles personal planning, packages, puja, help with stays and transport, payments and delivering its services.
A link to Tirth.com never decides whether we accept an official Kumbh fact. Each page answers your question first, and we clearly mark any link that takes you to Tirth.com. We do not copy sales pages onto KumbhMela.info.
Read About KumbhMela.info and our Terms and Disclaimer. We last reviewed this page on 15 July 2026.
Sources
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