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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 ...

HOUSTON, TX – NASA astronaut Don Pettit, aboard the International Space Station (ISS), has shared mesmerizing photos of the Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj, from a vantage point 400 km above Earth.

These images, shared by NASA astronaut Don Pettit via social media platform X, were taken on Sunday and depict the illuminated banks of the Ganges River, reflecting the vibrant energy of the event.