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India's Hindu holy men bathe at Kumbh Mela pilgrimage

Adil Bhat in Prayagraj, India | Richard Kujur
February 3, 2025

Kumbh Mela, often called the world’s largest human gathering, is underway in northern India. DW explores a key highlight of the festival, where the sadhus — holy men, revered for their spiritual devotion — bathe in the Ganges.

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Adil Bhat India correspondent with a special focus on politics, conflict and human-interest stories.