Incredible aerial shots captured at Kumbh Mela 2019

An aerial view of the confluence of three rivers where millions gather for Kumbh Mela fest

Last updated: February 11, 2019 | 14:08

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Devotees taking a holy dip at the Sangam — the confluence of the Ganges, Yamuna and mythical Saraswati rivers — during the Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj, previously know as Allahabad.

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As many as 150 million people are expected to come to the festival city of Prayagraj to bathe at the confluence of three rivers considered holy in Hinduism — the Ganges, the Yamuna, and a mythological third one, the Saraswati. Hindus believe bathing in the Ganges at the time of the Kumbh absolves people of sins.

The Mela commenced on January 15 on Makar Sankranti, the first bathing day, and the Mahashivratri on March 4 will mark its last bathing day.

According to Kumbh Mela administration, till February 9, as many as 140 million devotees have already visited the place.