The requested article has expired, and is no longer available. Any related articles, and user comments are shown below.
© Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without permission.India kicks off massive Hindu festival touted as world's largest religious gathering
By SHEIKH SAALIQ PRAYAGRAJ, India©2025 GPlusMedia Inc.
4 Comments
Login to comment
EvilBuddha
The sadhu smoking weed will attain nirvana for sure.
It's worth noting that cannabis is illegal in India inspite of its significance in Hinduism. Looks like the Hindu nationalist government has their priorities mixed up.
wallace
I had several Sadhu friends who would attend the great Maha Kumbh festival. Many Western friends attended but I did not. Also, I knew many Bengali musicians. We would enjoy music and food in our large London garden. Most have passed away.
I think the Maha Kumbh is a wonder of the world.
wallace
Bhaskar Bhattacharyya was a friend who introduced me to the Baul sufi minstrels of Bengal. One even stayed for a while in my home.
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/obituaries/bhaskar-bhattacharyya-6109154.html
mrtinjp
For those looking at higher purpose in life beyond the three dimensional reality, and those looking for a fresh start in life, this is the place to be..holy dip in these waters is all you need..