From January 13 to February 25, 2025, Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, will host the Maha Kumbh Mela, one of the biggest religious events in the world. In order to get blessings and take a holy bath, millions of devotees are anticipated to attend this celebration at the holy confluence of the Saraswati, Yamuna, and Ganga rivers.(PTI)
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The vibrant spectacle of pilgrims, sadhus, and devotees from all over the world gathering and taking a sacred plunge in Sangam—the meeting point of the three main rivers, the Ganga, Yamuna, and Saraswati—is what makes the Maha Kumbh Mela so famous.(AFP)
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Saints, seers, and naga Sadhus gather to mark the Maha Kumbh festival once in every 12 years. Akharas from all sects unite to take part in the mela and play a vital role in the event.(PTI)
An estimated 40 crore devotees from all over the world are getting ready to attend the sacred Sangam in Prayagraj, where the Ganga, Yamuna, and legendary Saraswati rivers confluence, as part of the epic Mahakumbh Mela 2025, one of the biggest religious gatherings in the world.(PTI)
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The spectacular parade, which is being held in Prayagraj under strict security, also includes a number of acrobatic performances by the Sadhus, including sword and stick battles.(PTI)
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