Mahakumbh festival

The Mahakumbh Mela, also known as the Kumbh Mela, is a Hindu pilgrimage festival held every 12 years at four different sacred locations in India: Prayagraj, Haridwar, Nashik, and Ujjain. It is considered the largest peaceful gathering of humanity in the world, with millions of devotees participating in the festival.
The festival is held to commemorate the churning of the ocean of milk by the gods and demons, a mythological event that resulted in the creation of the elixir of immortality, or amrita. It is believed that drops of the amrita fell at these four locations, making them sacred and auspicious for bathing and spiritual practices.
During the Mahakumbh Mela, millions of pilgrims gather to bathe in the holy rivers at the designated locations, believing that it will purify them of their sins and bring them closer to spiritual liberation. The festival is also a time for religious discourses, meditation, and other spiritual activities.
The Mahakumbh Mela is a unique and fascinating event that offers a glimpse into the deep spiritual traditions of Hinduism. It is a time of great faith, devotion, and cultural expression, and it attracts people from all walks of life, from all over the world.