India, Feb. 26 -- As the Maha Kumbh 2025 in Uttar Pradesh's Prayagraj concludes today, February 26, with the final holy dip on Mahashivratri, the world's largest spiritual gathering is leaving behind more than just numbers - some faces like 'Monalisa' and IIT 'Baba' amid the overwhelming crowd of over 66 crore that made hit headlines and some tragic moments like stampedes.

At the Kumbh fairs, devotees from different Hindu sects, or 'Akharas', take part in grand processions to perform the 'Shahi Snan' or royal bath in the sacred rivers at the above-mentioned sites. The spectacle draws millions, not just for the ritual, but also for a chance to see thousands of ascetics, often dressed in saffron, who immerse themselves in the frigid waters...