fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months agoThe pop-up megacity: how the Kumbh Mela prepared for 660m Hindu devotees
The Kumbh Mela has been held every 12 years for centuries, but this year's was no ordinary pilgrimage. The state government, along with Hindu leaders, declared the 2025 Maha Kumbh to be a once-in-a-lifetime event, citing a rare celestial alignment that occurs once every 144 years.
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