The Maha Kumbh Mela is the world's largest religious gathering, held every 12 years at four sacred locations in India: Prayagraj (Allahabad), Haridwar, Ujjain, and Nashik. Its origins trace back to Hindu mythology, where drops of the nectar of immortality fell at these locations during the churning of the ocean.

The event’s main ritual is the holy dip in the rivers — the Ganges, Yamuna, Shipra, and Godavari — which is believed to cleanse sins and lead to spiritual liberation. The Maha Kumbh Mela, particularly in Prayagraj, attracts millions of devotees, including pilgrims, ascetics, and spiritual seekers, making it a celebration of faith, unity, and devotion.