India’s Massive Bathing in the Ganges River Festival Begins

Monday marked the beginning of the Maha Kumbh Mela, a Hindu festival said to be the world's largest religious gathering. The Indian government expects 400 million people, including many tourists from other countries, to join India's Hindus in taking a ceremonial bath in the Ganges and other sacred waters this year. 'Maha Kumbh Mela' means […]