Promo | A dip of faith, inside Earth’s largest pilgrim assembly

Pilgrims have been making a steady journey to the Maha Kumbh Mela, which is being held this year in Prayagraj, since 13 January. Running until 26 February, the festival is expected to see a staggering 400 million pilgrims converge on the small town for a ritual bath at the Triveni Sangam, the confluence of the Ganga, Yamuna, and the mythical Saraswati. The Uttar Pradesh state government has allocated $870 million (about Rs7,500 crore) for the event, which, by some estimates, could generate about $20 billion in revenue over the 44-day period. Join Press Insider as we take a dip in this ocean of humanity to explore the many layers of the grand spectacle., which is being held this year in Prayagraj, since 13 January. Running until 26 February, the festival is expected to see a staggering 400 million pilgrims converge on the small town for a ritual bath at the Triveni Sangam, the confluence of the Ganga, Yamuna, and the mythical Saraswati. The Uttar Pradesh state government has allocated $870 million (about Rs7,500 crore) for the event, which, by some estimates, could generate about $20 billion in revenue over the 44-day period. Join Press Insider as we take a dip in this ocean of humanity to explore the many layers of the grand spectacle.