Kumbh Mela

IndiaEvery 3/6/12 years75 million (2013)

LocationIndia

WhenEvery 3/6/12 years

Attendance75 million (2013)

About Kumbh Mela

The largest peaceful gathering of humans in history. Pilgrims bathe at the confluence of sacred rivers. Rotates between 4 sites: Haridwar, Allahabad, Nashik, Ujjain. The 2013 Maha Kumbh drew 75 million over 55 days. Visible from space during peak days. UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage.

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