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0Hindus in every part of the world would have heard of the Maha Kumbha Mela that happens in India, and if you who want to learn more, read on. The Mela The Kumbha Mela happens once in three years and is one of the biggest Hindu rituals that take place on either one of the banks of the four major rivers in India. The Mela is also one of the most photographed events in India …
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