Opinion Pod: 'Maha Kumbh Mela is about India, not just Hindus. Don’t dismiss it as outdated'

'The Kumbh Mela—a congregation for spiritual cleansing of the soul, where taking a dip in the holy waters is believed to wash away sins and bring people closer to the divine—is something that should stand beyond politics. While the politicisation of the Kumbh Mela is something one can understand, what really catches my attention is the criticism it faces from modern Indians', says Amana Begam Ansari in her latest column for ThePrint

 

https://theprint.in/opinion/maha-kumbh-mela-india-cultural-unity/2470781/