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Spiritual Leaders Push Eco-Friendly Practices at Maha Kumbh Mela

2/20/2025

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At the Maha Kumbh Mela in Uttar Pradesh, India, spiritual leaders are championing environmental sustainability as over 520 million pilgrims gather. Faced with pressing issues of water pollution and waste management, these faith-based organizations are rallying for eco-friendly practices and climate education, striving to combat the nation’s growing climate crisis.

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At the Maha Kumbh Mela in Uttar Pradesh, India, spiritual leaders are championing environmental sustainability as over 520 million pilgrims gather. Faced with pressing issues of water pollution and waste management, these faith-based organizations are rallying for eco-friendly practices and climate education, striving to combat the nation’s growing climate crisis.