03 octobre 2014
Kumbh Mela Hindu pilgrimage logistics and daily life 2013. Kumbh Mela hindous logistique du pèlerinage et vie quotidienne 2013.
© Alfred YAGHOBZADEH / Divergence
Hindu pilgrims make their way over pontoon bridges near Sangam, the confluence of the holy rivers Ganges, Yamuna and the mythical Saraswati, during the Maha Kumbh Mela on February 9, 2013 in Allahabad, India. The Maha Kumbh Mela, believed to be the largest religious gathering on earth is held every 12 years on the banks of Sangam, the confluence of the holy rivers Ganga, Yamuna and the mythical Saraswati. The Kumbh Mela alternates between the cities of Nasik, Allahabad, Ujjain and Haridwar every three years. The Maha Kumbh Mela celebrated at the holy site of Sangam in Allahabad, is the largest and holiest, celebrated over 55 days, it is expected to attract over 100 million people. ALLAHABAD-INDIA 09/02/2013
Lieu : ALLAHABAD, INDIA
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