Prayagraj, Jan. 27 -- The Mahakumbh Mela in Prayagraj is witnessing an extraordinary influx of devotees from around the world, with an impressive turnout of pilgrims from both India and abroad.

Antonio, a pilgrim from Italy, has finally fulfilled his decade-long dream of attending the Kumbh Mela in India. "I feel fantastic," Antonio exclaimed. "There's a lot of blessings in this place. I was looking forward to this. I wanted to visit for over 10 years. And finally, I'm here."

Antonio's fascination with India's spiritual heritage began years ago. He had previously undertaken a 2,000-kilometer pilgrimage on foot, known as a "padh-yatra," which deepened his understanding and devotion to Indian saints.

For Antonio, attending the Kumbh Mela...