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Scenes from the Kumbh Mela

Catching up on some blog posts from our spiritual adventure. Here are some photos of our group on the way to Allahabad to attend the Kumbh Mela festival and also images from our time at the festival.

We drive from Varanasi to Allahabad to attend the Kumbh Mela festival

Stopping for chai along the way is always fun!

Walking to our camp site to check into our tents at the Kumbh Mela festival.

Literally millions are walking in to the main bathing area...

Our participants got to spend time with some of the sadhus, something that they treasured very much.

Kumbh Mela accommodation Kumbh Mela tents

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