A holy congregation of pilgrims who gather to worship India’s sacred rivers, the Kumbh Mela has been granted status as “intangible cultural heritage” by UNESCO. | TheBetterIndia

#ILoveMyIndia Here’s Why The Kumbh Mela Takes Place! ✨🌊 The Kumbh Mela isn’t just the largest spiritual gathering in the world—it’s a divine tradition rooted in ancient mythology. According to legends, when the Devas and Asuras churned the ocean (Samudra Manthan) for the nectar of immortality (Amrit), a few drops fell at four sacred locations—Prayagraj, Haridwar, Nashik, and Ujjain. This is where the Kumbh Mela is celebrated every 12 years, with millions taking a holy dip to cleanse their souls