Thousands of pilgrims line Indian river as 'largest religious festival' begins
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Thousands of pilgrims line Indian river as 'largest religious festival' begins
Around 700,000 pilgrims gathered on the banks of the Ganges river in Haridwar, Uttarakhand, despite COVID-19 fears as the Hindu Kumbh Mela festival began on January 14.