Allahabad

Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh·festival · river

Walking miles to a pilgrimage, staying in camps, having saatvik meals and the much-awaited bath in the holy water of River Ganges. Pilgrims converge from various places for Kumbh Mela being held in Prayagraj or Allahabad as known famously.

Uttar Pradesh

Over the years the number of Akharas has swollen from seven that were established by Shankaracharya to 13 of the present times these orders that were created to fight hostile forces are now fighting a battle for supremacy among each other.

Uttar Pradesh·festival

First holy bath was performed on the occasion of Makar Sankranti during the Kumbh Mela in Allahabad. Naga Sadhus, Mandleshwars, and Akhara Sadhus took a dip into the holy water of Ganga, Yamuna and Saraswati rivers.

Uttar Pradesh·festival · river

Kumbh Mela is a mass Hindu pilgrimage of faith in which Hindus gather to bathe in a sacred river.

Uttar Pradesh·festival · river

Kumbh Mela is a mass Hindu pilgrimage of faith in which Hindus gather to bathe in a sacred river.

Uttar Pradesh·festival · river

Gurus and babas parade on decorated cars - Kumbh Mela, India. Kumbh Mela is a mass Hindu pilgrimage of faith in which Hindus gather to bathe in a sacred river.

Uttar Pradesh·festival · river

Kumbh Mela is a mass Hindu pilgrimage of faith in which Hindus gather to bathe in a sacred river.

Uttar Pradesh·festival · river

Naga Sadhus bedeck themselves with marigold garlands (regarded as an auspicious flower) by the Hindus during Kumbh Mela in Allahabad. Kumbh Mela is a mass Hindu pilgrimage of faith in which Hindus gather to bathe in a sacred river.

Uttar Pradesh·festival · river

Hindus from all walks of life converge on River Ganges for holy dip during Kumbh Mela in Allahabad. The bathing is followed by spiritual purification and blessings of one''s soul.

Uttar Pradesh·hills · temple

Allahabad is situated on the confluence of Ganga, Yamuna and Saraswati river. An ancient Lord Shiva temple was found on the banks of Yamuna near Mankameshwar Hill. Ancient paintings can be seen on the Mankameshwar Hill.

Uttar Pradesh·hills · temple

Allahabad is situated on the confluence of Ganga, Yamuna and Saraswati river. An ancient Lord Shiva temple was found on the banks of Yamuna near Mankameshwar Hill. Ancient paintings can be seen on the Mankameshwar Hill.

Uttar Pradesh·boats · river

Vacant boats wait for Hindu pilgrims to go to the Triveni Sangam in Allahabad, India. Triveni Sangam is the 'confluence' of three rivers. The point of confluence is a sacred place foar Hindus.

Uttar Pradesh·festival · ceremony

Maha Kumbh has a mesmerizing influence over the minds of Indians as it is witness to the largest human garthering in history for the same cause on a single day irrespective of any worldy barriers of caste, creed, colour and religion.

Uttar Pradesh·ceremony · festival

Maha Kumbh has a mesmerizing influence over the minds of Indians as it is witness to the largest human garthering in history for the same cause on a single day irrespective of any worldy barriers of caste, creed, colour and religion.

Uttar Pradesh·festival · ceremony

Allahabad, one of the prominent and sacred cities of india, is described with great reverence in ancient scriptures as Prayag or Teerathraj, i.e.

Uttar Pradesh·ceremony · festival

Maha Kumh: Maha Kumbh has a mesmerizing influence over the minds of Indians as it is witness to the largest human garthering in history for the same cause on a single day irrespective of any worldy barriers of caste, creed, colour and relig…

Uttar Pradesh·festival · ceremony

A dense and intense crowd scene from the Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj, reflecting the sheer scale and complexity of managing millions of pilgrims.

Uttar Pradesh·festival · music

This video captures a magnificent Jhanki of Ram Bhakt Hanuman in Prayagraj Allahabad, where a large crowd of devotees gathers around a beautifully decorated and brightly illuminated float.

Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh·festival · ceremony

This video captures the powerful and awe-inspiring procession of Naga Sadhus at the Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj, one of the largest spiritual gatherings in the world.

Uttar Pradesh·festival

The evening atmosphere at the Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj, where rows of tents for devotees and sadhus stretch across the grounds.

Uttar Pradesh·old town · highway

In this archival footage, we see performers preparing for the enactment of Ramayana scenes, with intricate makeup being applied—a vital part of transforming young artists into mythological characters.

Uttar Pradesh·river · festival

Sadhus having meal at a langar, organised during the Allahabad Kumbh Mela, India. Kumbh has a mesmerising influence over the minds of Indians as it is witness to the largest human gathering in history for the same cause on a single day irre…

Uttar Pradesh·river

A river paused! The Ganga or Ganges at Allahabad city in Uttar Pradesh - the largest instant city in the world.