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  • 1 year ago
Vast crowds of Hindu pilgrims in India bathe in sacred waters as the Kumbh Mela festival opens, with organisers expecting 400 million people -- the largest gathering of humanity. COMPLETES 36TM2AP
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00:00The people of Karnataka have come here to celebrate the festival of Karnataka.
00:30Karnataka is one of the most polluted places in the world.
01:00I think they've been doing a good job of at least controlling the crowds somewhat.
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