NASA Astronaut Captures Breathtaking Images of Maha Kumbh Mela from Space

Jan 27, 2025 Komal Das

NASA astronaut Donald Pettit shared stunning photos of the 2025 Maha Kumbh Mela, which has drawn over 110 million people

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Astronaut Donald Pettit captured the 2025 Maha Kumbh Mela from the ISS, revealing its massive scale and visibility from space

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Astronaut Donald Pettit captured the 2025 Maha Kumbh Mela from the ISS, revealing its massive scale and visibility from space

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The 2025 Maha Kumbh Mela, visible from space due to its lighting, was shared by astronaut Donald Pettit from the ISS as the largest human gathering

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Users were amazed by the images, noting it's the first space capture of the event in 144 years, with 400 million pilgrims expected

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India's space agency used satellites to capture images of the 2025 Maha Kumbh Mela, aiding in disaster management

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The event, held every 12 years in Prayagraj, attracts millions of devotees for ritualistic dips in the holy rivers

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