The Prayagraj Kumbh Mela is an event that many people find fascinating

The meeting point of three rivers—Ganga, Yamuna, and the mythical Saraswati—is regarded as highly sacred

The ritual bathing of sadhus and devotees on auspicious dates is believed to cleanse sins and bring blessings

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Various sects of sadhus and saints gather in their respective Akharas, each showcasing their unique traditions and practices

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[{"selector":"#anim-6d8e4e56-a90c-41ec-ae80-0a150d0649d2","keyframes":{"opacity":[1,1]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-a3c787de-1ca0-4136-bd0c-322e42bb5bdf","keyframes":{"transform":["scale(3)","scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] In Prayagraj, formerly known as Allahabad, monks and sadhus play a significant role during the Kumbh Mela. They are revered ascetics who often belong to various sects or akharas Learn more