File:Mahamagham festival Mahamaham tank Kumbhakonam 1909 CE.jpg

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Magh mela, Kumbhakonam, Tamil Nadu

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English: This was published in 1909 by National Geographic society, and the original can be found here with description:

https://archive.org/stream/fromeveryl00grosscenesrich/fromeveryl00grosscenesrich#page/132/mode/1up

The image shows Hindus bathing in the Mahamaham tank. According to the source caption, this 12 year cycle pilgrimage event attracted Hindus from all over India. The Magha festival remains a major tirtha in South India, includes annual bathing, and a special larger gathering every approx 12 years based on the movement of planet Jupiter (Guru, Brihaspati). The festival includes fairs, religious discourses and chanting, temple chariot processions, charitable giving and cultural events.
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Source https://archive.org/stream/fromeveryl00grosscenesrich/fromeveryl00grosscenesrich#page/n7/mode/1up
Author Scenes from every land, second series (1909), National Geographic Society

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