NASA Astronaut Captures 2025 Maha Kumbh Mela from International Space Station
NASA astronaut Don Pettit captured a striking nighttime photograph of the 2025 Maha Kumbh Mela from the International Space Station, showcasing the massive scale of the event held in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh. The image reveals millions of pilgrims gathered at the Triveni Sangam, where the Ganga, Yamuna, and Saraswati rivers meet, highlighting the festival's significance as one of the world's largest religious gatherings occurring once every 144 years. Pettit described the photo as his "best shot," emphasizing the illuminated temporary city formed for the pilgrimage.
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Sentiment was consistent across outlets (75–78/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
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ndtv broke this story on 20 Aug, 06:20 am. Other outlets followed.