The Kumbh Mela is the world’s largest religious gathering, attracting millions of pilgrims every 12 years.

The Kumbh Mela is the world’s largest religious gathering, attracting millions of pilgrims every 12 years.

It is based on the mythological story of the "Samudra Manthan," where gods and demons fought for the nectar of immortality.

It is based on the mythological story of the "Samudra Manthan," where gods and demons fought for the nectar of immortality.

The main ritual of the Mela is the 'Maha Snan' or ritual bathing in the holy rivers, believed to cleanse sins.

The main ritual of the Mela is the 'Maha Snan' or ritual bathing in the holy rivers, believed to cleanse sins.

The timing of the Mela is determined by specific astrological positions, making it a rare event.

The timing of the Mela is determined by specific astrological positions, making it a rare event.

Apart from religious activities, the Kumbh Mela also features cultural performances, spiritual discourses, and religious debates.

Apart from religious activities, the Kumbh Mela also features cultural performances, spiritual discourses, and religious debates.

The event is famous for the Naga Sadhus—holy men who travel nude, covered in ash, and lead processions.

The event is famous for the Naga Sadhus—holy men who travel nude, covered in ash, and lead processions.

Pilgrims from all over India, as well as from around the world, participate, making it a truly international event.

Pilgrims from all over India, as well as from around the world, participate, making it a truly international event.

The Kumbh Mela at Prayagraj in 2013 set the world record for the largest human gathering at a single location.

The Kumbh Mela at Prayagraj in 2013 set the world record for the largest human gathering at a single location.

Recent Kumbh Melas have seen efforts to improve cleanliness, waste management, and environmental sustainability.

Recent Kumbh Melas have seen efforts to improve cleanliness, waste management, and environmental sustainability.

The Mela is held in four cities—Prayagraj, Haridwar, Ujjain, and Nashik—on the banks of sacred rivers.

The Mela is held in four cities—Prayagraj, Haridwar, Ujjain, and Nashik—on the banks of sacred rivers.

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