Kumbh Mela Grounds

Kumbh Mela Grounds at Prayagraj, known as the Mela Ground or Sangam area, is the vast floodplain at the confluence of the Ganga, Yamuna, and mythical Saraswati rivers where the world's largest human gathering takes place every six or twelve years. During the Kumbh Mela, the grounds transform into a temporary city of millions — tent cities, akharas, ghats, roads, and facilities spring up on the floodplain to accommodate pilgrims. The Maha Kumbh (every 12 years) is recognised by UNESCO and draws over 400 million visitors over its duration. Even outside the Mela period, the Sangam and its ghats remain one of India's holiest destinations.