Wed Jan 15 18:23:51 UTC 2025: ## Millions Gather for Maha Kumbh Mela as Festival Begins
**PRAYAGRAJ, INDIA** – Drone footage reveals thousands of Hindu devotees already participating in the sacred bathing rituals marking the start of the Maha Kumbh Mela, also known as the festival of the Sacred Pitcher, in Prayagraj, India. Organizers anticipate a staggering 400 million visitors over the course of the festival. The event, one of the largest religious gatherings in the world, is expected to continue for several weeks.
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