Millions attend Hindu festival in India as COVID cases soar

Tens of millions of people have flocked to attend the Kumbh Mela festival in India.

Hindus from right across the region have begun their pilgrimage to celebrate along the River Ganges, seemingly not put off or concerned about the surging COVID crisis in India.

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