India Holds Religious Ceremony with 400 Million Participants
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India is hosting the world’s largest religious gathering — the Maha Kumbh Mela festival, held once every 144 years. This grand event is being conducted in Prayagraj and will last for 45 days. Over 400 million pilgrims are expected to attend.
Kumbh Mela, celebrated every 12 years, is widely regarded as the "festival of festivals" in the Hindu religious calendar. It draws a vibrant mix of sadhus (holy men), ascetics, pilgrims, and tourists.
This year’s celebration is particularly significant as it marks the Great Kumbh Mela, which occurs once in 144 years, coinciding with a unique celestial alignment of the Sun, Moon, and Jupiter.
The festival is a powerful symbol of Hindu religious unity and cultural richness. This year’s event incorporates technological innovations and enhanced security measures. Pilgrims are provided with navigation apps and special wristbands for easier movement.
The festival also reflects a political strategy to promote Hindu nationalism. The Uttar Pradesh government, led by Yogi Adityanath, has allocated over 70 billion rupees (£670 million) for infrastructure and sanitation projects.
This year’s celebration is particularly significant as it marks the Great Kumbh Mela, which occurs once in 144 years, coinciding with a unique celestial alignment of the Sun, Moon, and Jupiter.
The festival is a powerful symbol of Hindu religious unity and cultural richness. This year’s event incorporates technological innovations and enhanced security measures. Pilgrims are provided with navigation apps and special wristbands for easier movement.
The festival also reflects a political strategy to promote Hindu nationalism. The Uttar Pradesh government, led by Yogi Adityanath, has allocated over 70 billion rupees (£670 million) for infrastructure and sanitation projects.
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