Official figures report that over 400 million people have visited the Maha Kumbh Mela in India, making it the world’s largest religious gathering. This 45-day-long festival began on January 13 in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, at the sacred confluence of the Ganges, Yamuna, and the mythical Saraswati rivers. The event holds immense religious significance for Hindus, who believe that taking a holy dip in these waters purifies them of sins and leads to spiritual salvation.
Millions of pilgrims, saints, and devotees from across India and the world have flocked to the site to take part in the rituals and prayers. The festival features grand religious ceremonies, processions of sadhus (Hindu ascetics), and spiritual discourses.
Earlier this week, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi also visited the event and took a ritualistic dip in the holy waters, further highlighting the festival’s importance. The Maha Kumbh Mela, which occurs once every 12 years, continues to attract massive crowds, reaffirming its place as a profound cultural and spiritual phenomenon.
