Millions descend on North India's Prayagraj for Kumbh Mela
Millions descend on North India's Prayagraj for Kumbh Mela
By
Lena Reece
Wednesday 16/01/2019
Millions of Hindus gather for holy dip in India. Hindu holy men taking a dip in the waters of the holy Sangam [Photo: The Straits Times]
Millions of people have taken to the waters at the confluence of India's sacred Ganges and Yamuna rivers as part of the Kumbh Mela festival ‑ humanity's largest gathering.
Officials told the BBC they expect about 120 million visitors over 49 days.
Hindus believe bathing at the rivers will cleanse their sins and bring salvation.
The holy men were among the first procession to arrive early Tuesday.
[Source: BBC]
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