NASA astronaut shares stunning images of Maha Kumbh captured from space
The Hindu
Stunning images of Maha Kumbh Mela from ISS showcase radiant lights and vast gathering of devotees along Ganga.
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The world's largest religious gathering Maha Kumbh Mela was captured in stunning images from the International Space Station (ISS), officials said on Monday (January 27, 2025).
Shared by NASA astronaut Don Pettit on X, the images captured on Sunday (January 26, 2025) showcase the illuminated banks of the Ganga.
The images capture the radiant lights and vast gathering of devotees at Maha Kumbh.
The images underscore the sheer scale of the religious event, which continues to amaze people worldwide, an official statement said.
Sharing the images, Pettit commented on the view of the Maha Kumbh Mela from the ISS, highlighting the radiant brilliance of the world's largest human gathering along the banks of Ganga.
Mr. Pettit is an American astronaut and chemical engineer who is celebrated for his astrophotography and innovative contributions to space exploration.
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