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India Gears Up for Kumbh Mela, Anticipating 400 Million Hindu Pilgrims

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India Gears Up for Kumbh Mela, Anticipating 400 Million Hindu Pilgrims

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  • The Kumbh Mela commences January 13, attracting up to 400 million pilgrims for a six-week celebration.
  • Organisers describe preparations as akin to setting up a temporary country, with facilities such as 150,000 toilets and community kitchens.
  • A network of "lost and found" centres and a mobile app are in place to assist pilgrims amid the massive crowd.
  • The festival, held at the confluence of the Ganges, Yamuna, and Sarasvati rivers, features rituals such as mass bathing, considered to cleanse sins.
  • UNESCO recognizes the Kumbh Mela as a vital element of Intangible Cultural Heritage, noted for its peaceful gathering of millions.

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