Nearly 15 million Hindus, six times the number expected, took a dip in freezing waters seeking absolution of their sins on Monday, the first day of India’s festival that could draw the world’s largest single gathering of people, ever. “The mother goddess is the origin of life, she uplifts us, frees us from the cycle of life and death, and ensures the well-being of children and families,” devotee Neelam Gupta said.
World
1st day of India’s Maha Kumbh festival sees millions of Hindus take holy dip
More Videos
-
LA wildfires: Rapidly growing Hughes Fire prompts evacuations
-
Prince Harry receives apology, settlement from Murdoch’s U.K. tabloids
-
‘All I want is a grave for them’: Gazans mourn family remaining under rubble
-
Rare snow storm blankets US Gulf Coast
-
Trump’s tariff threats to China could hit Canadian wallets
-
Europe should welcome Trump’s call for more NATO spending, Poland’s Tusk says
You are viewing an Accelerated Mobile Webpage.
View Original Article