BY: SHIVAM MISHRA
JANUARY 03, 2025
The Kumbh Mela dates back over 2,000 years, with references in ancient texts.
The Mela is held every 12 years in different locations, making each event unique.
Around 400 million people will attend the 2025 Maha Kumbh Mela.
The timing of Kumbh Mela is based on celestial alignments that are said to enhance spiritual energy.
The site of the Mela is considered a temporary city, built up and dismantled for the event.
Devotees perform rituals like bathing in holy rivers, chanting, and offering prayers to deities.
Kumbh Mela was recognized by UNESCO as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.