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,

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,

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.