The Maha Kumbh Mela is a major religious event held once every twelve years. This year, millions are visiting Prayagraj for the holy dip. Google celebrates the event with beautiful pink petals on

Over the coming 45 days, an estimated 400 million Hindus are expected to come together for Maha Kumbh Mela. The festival is held every 12 years but the "Maha" or grand Kumbh Mela takes place only every 144 years, "marking the 12th Kumbh Mela and a special celestial alignment of the sun, moon and Jupiter", said The Guardian.

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