Renowned spiritual leader Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev hails the Maha Kumbh Mela as the planet's foremost event, marking his third attendance at the sacred congregation in Prayagraj. Joined by millions, the gathering inspires with themes of liberation and unity,

India's Maha Kumbh Mela, or Great Pitcher Festival, is set to be the world's largest gathering of humanity, with 400 million visitors expected at the six-week event that began this week in the northern city of Prayagraj.

Nearly 15 million Hindus, six times the number expected, took a dip in freezing waters seeking absolution of their sins on Monday, the first day of India's festival that could draw the world's largest single gathering of humanity.