VOICED : Kumbh Mela kicks off along the Ganges

The Kumbh Mela is the world's largest religious festival, attracting millions of Hindu devotees to the Ganges River for purification rituals. The event, held every 12 years in Allahabad, is steeped in mythology, believed to be a site where the nectar of immortality fell during a divine battle. Safety is a major concern, with extensive crowd management strategies in place to prevent stampedes. The festival's timing is determined by astrologers, with specific dates considered most auspicious for the rituals.

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