New Delhi, Feb. 26 -- The Mahakumbh Mela, known as the world's largest religious gathering, ends on Wednesday, with the nation observing the auspicious occasion of Maha Shivratri. United by the spirit of 'Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam', the 45-day Kumbh mela saw more than 64 crore devotees participating in bathing rituals in Triveni Sangam, the confluence of the Ganga, Yamuna, and Saraswati.

There were a total of six 'snans' during the Mahakumbh. They are known as Amrit snans - Makar Sankranti (January 14) Mauni Amavasya (January 29) and Basant Panchami (February 3). Though not a Amrit Snan, Maha Shivratri dip was among the last of the total six 'snans', the other two being Paush Purnima (January 13) and Maaghi Purnima (February 11-12).

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