Millions of Hindu devotees, mystics, and holy men from across India have gathered in Prayagraj for the Maha Kumbh festival, the world's largest religious gathering.
Hindus believe that bathing in the waters of the Ganges and Yamuna will cleanse them of sins and end reincarnation, particularly during auspicious days.
The Maha Kumbh Mela is rooted in Hindu tradition, citing a legend where Vishnu acquired a pitcher of nectar, with drops falling in Prayagraj and other sacred cities.
Many participants observe strict austerity, engaging in daily rituals and bathing at dawn, all seeking peace and lasting salvation from the cycle of life and death.
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