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Kumbh Mela

Large crowds of people surround river in India
Religion
India prepares for Kumbh Mela, world’s largest religious gathering, amid COVID-19 fears
A transgender Indian woman in an orange sari with wet hair in front of a crowd
Lifestyle & Belief
From ‘pariah’ to ‘demigod,’ transgender leader a star at massive Indian festival
A pilgrim participates in the cleansing ritual at Osun’s Sacred Grove during the festival of Osun-Osogbo.
6 incredible pilgrimages around the world
Lifestyle & Belief
Lost and Found at India’s Kumbh Mela