In the wake of this winter flu season, the holding of mass gathering, such as Kumbh Mela, may pose health risks. Maha Kumbh has been a case of study among health experts for a long time. Here's what studies and research have to say about health challenges at Maha Kumbh.

India's Maha Kumbh Mela, or Great Pitcher Festival, is set to be the world's largest gathering of humanity, with 400 million visitors expected at the six-week event that began this week in the northern city of Prayagraj.

The Maha Kumbh Mela has officially started in India, drawing millions of devotees to the holy city of Prayagraj for a 45-day festival of spiritual significance and extraordinary scale. View on euronew