Maha Kumbh Mela in Allahabad
The Kumbh Mela in northern India, started on January 13 and will stretch over 55 days in Allahabad.
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Maha Kumbh Mela in AllahabadDevotees from across the country had started pouring in since Sunday evening. The "Shahi Snan", began at around 6 am. The Mela, held every 12 years, will go on for the next two months and will conclude on Maha Shivaratri on March 10. A devotee has river water poured over his head at the waters edge at the Sangham or confluence of the Yamuna and Ganges river. Image courtesy: AFP -
Maha Kumbh Mela in AllahabadDevotees started pouring in despite cold weather and elaborate security arrangements on account of which bathers are being made to park their vehicles several kilometres away from the holy confluence and reach the Sangam on foot. Image courtesy: AFP
