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Beyond faith: How Kumbh Mela reshapes the course of history
After returning to India from South Africa, Mahatma Gandhi made his political debut at the Haridwar Kumbh Mela. This was his first major public appearance following a brief visit to Shantiniketan in 1915. Compared to other events meticulously planned and …