Kumbh Mela: The World’s Largest Pilgrimage

From ancient myth to a modern megacity, this episode untangles how the Kumbh Mela became the world’s biggest pilgrimage. We trace its layered history—from the Akhadas and river rituals to colonial power plays, independence, and today’s high-tech crowd management—while offering a visceral sense of the rituals, the people, and the faith that draws millions to the river.

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