India's Maha Kumbh Mela AKA The Largest Single Gathering Of Humanity Has Begun

From January 14th to February 23rd, 2013, an estimated 100 million Hindus are expected converge to the northern Indian city Of Allahabad to attend the Maha Kumbh Mela. The festival that is often referred to as the largest gathering of mankind, also doubles up as a pilgrimage undertaken to absolve all wordly sins.