Thousands of worshippers gather to venerate the Lord at Kanak Bhawan.
Pilgrims come in large numbers including several from Nepal.
The festivities include cultural programmes and religious ceremonies. The month long Kumbh Mela of Allahabad is one of the largest fairs of the world and is attended by millions of pilgrims from all over India as well as the devout from the world over. Kumbh Mela, one of the biggest melas in earth. Held on the banks of Sangam for over a month very 12th year. On peak days it attract about 35 million of people.