Kerala’s ‘Kumbh Mela’ Revival at Thirunavaya: Spiritual Spectacle or Contested Rebranding?

SPIRITUALITY Kerala’s ‘Kumbh Mela’ Revival at Thirunavaya: Spiritual Spectacle or Contested Rebranding? Newsyaar February 21, 2026 10:44 pm     Thirunavaya’s Bharathapuzha (Nila) riverbanks hosted the Mahamagha Mahotsavam, dubbed Kerala’s Kumbh Mela, from January 18 to February 3, 2026, drawing over 3.5 lakh daily devotees at its peak.    Organized by Varanasi’s Juna Akhada with […]