The Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj (Paryaag Raj) is considered the most significant due to its location at the confluence of the Ganges,

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The Kumbh Mela is one of the largest religious gatherings globally, where millions of devotees congregate to take a holy dip in sacred rivers.

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