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The ongoing Kumbh in Allahabad is considered by most Hindus to be one of the greatest spiritual experiences of their lifetimes. For 55 days, every twelve years, Allahabad is transformed from a small city to the place of the largest gathering of humanity. This year's Kumbh is expected to see almost a 100 million people visit it over the 55 days. A dip at the Sangam (the confluence of the Ganga, Yamuna and Saraswati) in this auspicious period is said to cleanse one of his sins and end the cycle ...