The World’s largest human gathering, the 2025 Prayag Maha Kumbh Lela, is currently taking place in India. Over 400 million to 450 million people are expected to attend the pilgrimage this year.
The Uttar Pradesh government claims that the “Festival of the Sacred Pitcher” has already surpassed 500 million visitors as of 14 February 2025.
This is the largest global pilgrimage ever.
The gathering takes place on the Ganges River.
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In Uttar Pradesh si sta svolgendo il Kumbha Melā, il pellegrinaggio indù di massa nel quale decine di milioni di fedeli si ritrovano per immergersi in un fiume sacro per celebrare la rivoluzione orbitale completa di Giove attorno al Sole.pic.twitter.com/OyCged0H4H
— Asiablog.it (@Asiablog_it) February 16, 2025
That’s half a billion people!
There are reportedly 1.42 billion people living in India today. That means at least one-third of the population has already attended the sacred Hindu pilgrimage.
Washing away worries, embracing inner peace. The Kumbh teaches us to let go and shine with positivity.#KumbhMela #InnerPeace ✨ #SpiritualJourney ️ #LetGoAndShine #SacredBath pic.twitter.com/UIeA2N0Pih
— devangi dalal (@DevangiDalal) February 10, 2025
Here is a thread with more background on the Prayag Maha Kumbh Lela.
In this Thread all about Kumbh Mela.
Save this thread such a rare thread. Read the thread till the end.
The Kumbh Mela is celebrated every 12 years when Jupiter enters the Aries constellation on the new moon in the month of Magh.. pic.twitter.com/e6aXPFMWFN
— प्रियंवदा (@Priyamvada227s) December 19, 2024
the scale of it is stunning – they set up a 15 square mile tent city to accommodate pilgrims & built 30 temporary pontoon bridges to carry millions of folks across the river pic.twitter.com/KnoNNvjAh1
— Sheel Mohnot (@pitdesi) February 14, 2025
These videos are really incredible.
Two days have passed, yet the awe of this experience remains.
A moment of pure surrender, devotion, and profound gratitude beyond words, yet deeply felt in every breath. Blessed beyond measure to have taken a dip at the Sacred Triveni Sangam during Maha Kumbh on the auspicious… pic.twitter.com/occkzEbblu
— Suniel Shetty (@SunielVShetty) February 14, 2025
