Kumbh Mela

5.000 gurus, 200.000 sadhus, millions of pilgrims and beggars! Every 12 years they meet in a salutary place on the Ganges. There one finds teaching, praying, singing, dancing, bathing and wondering. Bizarre bodily practices- like lifting a 30 kilo stone with the penis, deep insights-“I leave myself to existence, I trust it.”, selflessness and vanity-...Read More

The Kumbh Mela, has been the greatest of the Indian fairs, attracting the world’s largest congregation of religious pilgrims. Millions of people are said to attend the Purna Kumbh Mela, making it the largest gathering anywhere in the world. Here’s a relaxing look at pilgrims, holy men and police at the Purna Kumbh Mela- ‘The...Read More