Maha Kumbh site deserted, silent after mela ends | Before and after pics

The site of Maha Kumbh, one of the world's biggest religious events, buzzing with crores of devotees till last week lies empty now.

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After: The Maha Kumbh site, where crores descended during the mela which took place from January 13 till February 26, now wears a deserted look. (Punit Paranjpe / AFP)

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Before: Pilgrims gather to take a holy dip at Sangam, the confluence of the Ganges, Yamuna and mythical Saraswati rivers, on the occasion of 'Mauni Amavasya' during the Maha Kumbh Mela festival in Prayagraj on January 29, 2025. (Niharika Kulkarni / AFP)

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After: A worker during dismantling of tents after the conclusion of Maha Kumbh Mela, at Sangam in Prayagraj on February 28, 2025. (PTI)

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Before: Priests sit in their tents near Yamuna ghat at Sangam area during Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 on February 2, in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh. (Manvender Vashist Lav/PTI)

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After: A view of the deserted area near Triveni Sangam at the end of the Maha Kumbh Mela festival in Prayagraj on February 27, 2025. (Punit Paranjpe/ AFP)

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Before: Police personnel stand guard as pilgrims crowd at Sangam on the occasion of Maha Shivaratri during the Maha Kumbh Mela on February 26, 2025. (Niharika Kulkarni/ AFP)

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After: A drone shot of the Sangam area deserted days after the conclusion of Maha Kumbh 2025, in Prayagraj on February 28, 2025.  (PTI)

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After: A drone shot of the Sangam area days after the conclusion of Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj on Saturday, March 1, 2025.  (PTI)

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Before: A view of Triveni Sangam during sunset as devotees offer prayers on the occasion of Maha Shivratri and the last day of Mahakumbh. (ANI)