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India's Kumbh Mela festival is billed as the world's biggest gathering of people
Between now and March organisers expect about 120 million pilgrims to bathe at the Sangam - the confluence of the Ganges, the Yamuna and the mythical Saraswati rivers.
Hindus believe that doing so will cleanse them of their sins and help them attain "moksha", setting them free from the cycle of birth and death.
So how does one prepare for a gathering of humanity so mammoth it can be seen from outer space?
The mela (Hindi for fair) is held in the northern city of Allahabad (recently renamed Prayagraj) every 12 years.
On Tuesday, when the festival formally begins, officials are preparing for 15 to 20 million visitors. But the biggest test they face will be on 4 February when 30 million are expected to attend for the most auspicious bathing day. The festival ends on 4 March.
This year's festival is an "ardh Kumbh" - a "half-size" version that falls mid-way between two Kumbhs - but there's nothing diminutive about it. In fact, it's much bigger than the last full Kumbh held in 2013.
Hindus believe that doing so will cleanse them of their sins and help them attain "moksha", setting them free from the cycle of birth and death.
So how does one prepare for a gathering of humanity so mammoth it can be seen from outer space?
The mela (Hindi for fair) is held in the northern city of Allahabad (recently renamed Prayagraj) every 12 years.
On Tuesday, when the festival formally begins, officials are preparing for 15 to 20 million visitors. But the biggest test they face will be on 4 February when 30 million are expected to attend for the most auspicious bathing day. The festival ends on 4 March.
This year's festival is an "ardh Kumbh" - a "half-size" version that falls mid-way between two Kumbhs - but there's nothing diminutive about it. In fact, it's much bigger than the last full Kumbh held in 2013.
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Those who wants to know "Why are Hindu Gods so Human? "
When we look through the scriptures of Hinduism, the various deities appear to display extraordinarily human qualities. God is supposed to be all-powerful, but Gods such as Krishna and Rama show emotions such as fear, grief and anger. Hindus are generally comfortable with this idea but can find it difficult to justify this to Christians and Muslims.
This is because Abrahamic traditions by in large do not have the concept of 'Leela' or Divine play. This is where God takes on limitation for the endearment of His devotees. By appearing human and even fallible, the Lord draws us into a relationship with Him. Through that relationship, we are taken to a deeper understanding of His glory.
Hindus are looking to experience God, whereas Abrahamic religions are looking to survive God and the coming apocalyptic day of judgment.
This root difference accounts for why Hindus feel free to enjoy and devote themselves to the Leelas of God. For the devotee, the highest state is to realize their unconditional love for the Divin
This is because Abrahamic traditions by in large do not have the concept of 'Leela' or Divine play. This is where God takes on limitation for the endearment of His devotees. By appearing human and even fallible, the Lord draws us into a relationship with Him. Through that relationship, we are taken to a deeper understanding of His glory.
Hindus are looking to experience God, whereas Abrahamic religions are looking to survive God and the coming apocalyptic day of judgment.
This root difference accounts for why Hindus feel free to enjoy and devote themselves to the Leelas of God. For the devotee, the highest state is to realize their unconditional love for the Divin
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