MahaKumbh - World's Largest Gathering

Photographer

Savadmon Avalachamveettil

Category

People Photography - Religious

Company

Savad Monk Photography

Submission Group

Professional

Year

2025

Country / Region:

Ireland

A once-in-144 years phenomenon. Ash-smeared Hindu holy men (Naga Sadhus) charged into India's most sacred river Ganges at dawn on the first most significant bathing day of the Kumbh Mela festival. An extraordinary display of human unity, spiritual energy, and collective consciousness.

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