Mahakumbh: World's Largest Gathering with 40 Crore Devotees

Mahakumbh: The World's Largest Gathering with 40 Crore Devotees - Mystical Naga Sadhus & Ancient Traditions!

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Maha Kumbh, the grandest spiritual gathering, takes place every 144 years, this year saw more than 40 crore devotees attending.

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Its origins are linked to Hindu mythology, where gods and demons fought for the nectar of immortality.

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During this battle, 4 drops of nectar fell at Prayagraj, Haridwar, Ujjain and Nashik, today Kumbh is held in turn at these places.

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Naga sadhus, ash-covered warrior saints, ascetics, displaying knowledge and devotion, come from the hills and caves of the Himalayas to reach Maha Kumbh.

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During this time, millions of people take a holy dip in the confluence of the Ganga, Yamuna, Saraswati rivers, believing that this washes away sins and leads to salvation.

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17 Akharas of Hindus and Sikhs together take out grand processions with elephants, horses and chants.

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Millions of people from all over the world come to this Maha Kumbh held in India to witness the blend of mysticism and human endurance.

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Maha Kumbh is more than a festival; it begins on January 14 and continues until February 26.

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