India's Kumbh Mela mass pilgrimage begins

What is the Kumbh Mela, the ‘largest pilgrimage in the world’?
The Kumbh Mela, which began January 13 in Prayagraj, northern India, is a 45-day Hindu pilgrimage during which millions of Hindus immerse themselves in the sacred Ganges River to cleanse their sins. The event featured spiritual rituals,
Massive Pilgrimage at Maha Kumbh Mela: A Spiritual Convergence
The Maha Kumbh Mela witnessed over seven crore pilgrims taking a dip at the Sangam from January 11 to 16. More than 30 lakh devotees bathed on a single day, with initial figures suggesting the state government's projection of 45 crore attendees is plausible.
Kumbh Mela 2025 A pilgrimage of immense significance
Dr Rakesh Verma The origins of the Kumbh Mela are deeply intertwined with Hindu mythology, particularly the legendary tale of the churning of the ocean, known as Samudra Manthan. This ancient narrative describes a cosmic event in which gods (Devas) and demons (Asuras) collaborated to churn the ocean in search of Amrit,
Zodiac-Based Pilgrimage Guide for Kumbh Mela 2025
Kumbh Mela 2025 offers a tailor-made spiritual journey for each zodiac sign, with Aries and Scorpio embracing energy in Prayagraj, Taurus and Libra finding harmony in Haridwar, and Cancer and Pisces immersing in Ujjain’s healing waters.
India: India's Kumbh Mela mass pilgrimage begins
The Hindu festival of Kumbh Mela, considered the largest human gathering on the planet, began in northern India on Monday with thousands of pilgrims flocking to the holy confluence of the Ganges, Yamuna and Sarasvati rivers.
Kumbh Mela: 400 million to attend world's largest festival
The Kumbh Mela festival, the largest religious gathering in the world, has begun in the northern Indian city of Prayagraj.
India's Kumbh Mela Hindu Festival Sees World's Largest Gathering Of Humanity
Hindu holy men and devotees gather on the second day of India's giant and millenia-old Kumbh Mela festival. Organisers expect 400 million people to attend the event, which began on January 13 and will run until February 26.
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