Unholy Waters: The Kumbh Mela’s Dilemma Of Faith, Safety, Sanitation
February 26, 2025 17:36Last week, a popular media platform published an article highlighting the alarming levels of faecal coliform bacteria found in the river water of Prayagraj. As troubling as this is, it is not the first time we have encountered reports deeming the holy Ganges river “unfit” for bathing, let alone for drinking or performing sacred rituals. […]