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India prepares for Kumbh Mela, world's largest religious gathering, amid COVID-19 fears

(ANALYSIS) Massive crowds are expected to gather at India’s northern city of Haridwar throughout April 2021 for the religious festival of Kumbh Mela, despite the country’s grappling with a COVID-19 surge. The Kumbh Mela is a Hindu pilgrimage held every 12 years and is the world’s largest religious festival, with a total 100 million pilgrims expected over several weeks.

Asia, NewsTulasi SrinivasApril 15, 2021Tulasi Srinivas, Kumbh mela, Hinduism, India, pilgrims, COVID-19, Primary Feature, Secondary FeatureComment

For the first time, Indian transgender gurus bless followers at mass Hindu pilgrimage

The transgender community in India is pushing for inclusion in sacred spaces at one of the world’s largest religious gatherings.

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