As per the Hindu mythology, the Hindu Gods descended to Earth in the sacred rivers, on this day, and therefore by taking a holy dip, devotees receive the divine blessings of all the Gods. Jainism ...
"We humbly request all devotees do not come to the main ... The Kumbh Mela is rooted in a mythological Hindu battle between deities and demons for control of a pitcher containing the nectar ...
All 11 Opposition members moved dissent ... then such persons cannot be debarred either to offer his property to God, whether he is Hindu or Muslim or any other religion,” they noted.
After a stampede at Maha Kumbh killed at least 30, leaders downplayed the tragedy, attributing it to divine will, while criticizing poor crowd management.