For these French nationals, Kalpvas in Kumbh is a never-let-go practice
Hindustan Times Haryana|December 25, 2024
Among the thousands of pilgrims arriving at the banks of Sangam for Mahakumbh 2025, two French women, Marina Das and Maria Chanderth, stand out for their unwavering connection to the Kumbh.
Kenneth John

MAHAKUMBHNAGAR (PRAYAGRAJ): Over the past two decades, the sands of Sangam have become their spiritual haven.

For these two women, the Kumbh is more than a religious gathering—it's a practice that ties them to a spiritual journey they never want to end.

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