[ Norfolkneradio ] India’s sacred boat service for giant Hindu festival

The article discusses the Kumbh Mela festival, a significant Hindu event held every 12 years in Prayagraj, India. During the festival, millions of pilgrims travel to bathe in the holy waters where sacred rivers meet. The Nishad community has traditionally provided the boat service, rowing devotees to the confluence of the Ganges, Yamuna, and mythical Saraswati rivers. This year, authorities have restricted boatmen from the busiest areas for safety reasons, but many pilgrims still prefer the traditional wooden boats for their unique experience.

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