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Maha Kumbh: Millions take holy dip in India's Prayagraj as part of world's largest religious event

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The world's largest religious event this year has started in India, with 10 million devotees taking a dip in the country's holy rivers. The Maha Kumbh Mela — held in the Indian city of Prayagraj — is observed once every 12 years. A dip is believed to cleanse devotees of their sins and grant them salvation. 400 million people from India and around the world are expected to attend the event over the next few weeks. Neha Poonia shares more on what to expect. 

The world's largest religious event this year has started in India, with 10 million devotees taking a dip in the country's holy rivers. The Maha Kumbh Mela — held in the Indian city of Prayagraj — is observed once every 12 years. A dip is believed to cleanse devotees of their sins and grant them salvation. 400 million people from India and around the world are expected to attend the event over the next few weeks. Neha Poonia shares more on what to expect. 

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