The ongoing Maha Kumbh in Uttar Pradesh’s Prayagraj has caught the attention of millions, not just on Earth but also from space. NASA astronaut Don Pettit, aboard the International Space Station (ISS), has shared images of the event, showing its grandeur from the sky.
Mr Pettit, known for his exceptional astrophotography, posted the images on X, writing, “2025 Maha Kumbh Mela Ganges River pilgrimage from the ISS at night. The largest human gathering in the world is well lit.”
The tent city of Prayagraj near the Sangam – the confluence of the Ganga, Yamuna, and the mythical Saraswati rivers – dazzles in pictures.
The Maha Kumbh Mela, held once every 144 years, is renowned for its massive gathering of pilgrims and its deep spiritual significance. The ISS, orbiting at 28,000 km per hour above Earth, captured the event’s glow using its high-powered cameras.
