Prayagraj, Jan. 31 -- Devotees from around the world are coming together in Prayagraj for the Maha Kumbh Mela 2025, one of the largest spiritual gatherings on Earth.

Held every 12 years, this sacred event attracts millions of pilgrims, who take part in the holy dip at the confluence of the Ganga, Yamuna, and Saraswati rivers, seeking liberation (moksha) and to cleanse themselves of sins. The ongoing Mela, which began on January 13, will run through February 26.

A devotee from Austria, sharing her experience at the festival, expressed her deep spiritual connection with the event, saying, "I feel so blessed and honoured to be here, to share this moment of pure consciousness with all these people here. It's just amazing and I feel so light...