Kumbh Mela in UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage list
The Kumbh Mela has been included in the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage list. The festival, considered the largest peaceful congregation of religious pilgrims in the world, is held periodically in Allahabad, Nasik, Ujjain or Haridwar. UNESCO called it a culturally diverse festival where knowledge and skills are transmitted through ancient religious manuscripts and oral traditions. 