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Can Bharathapuzhariver in Kerala survive Maha Magha, dubbed Kumbh of the South?

The days leading up to the inauguration of its modern ode have been punctuated with religio-political tensions. Yet, beneath the spiritual, cultural, and political contestations lies a more pressing concern: How will the already fragile Bharathapuzha sustain a recurring Kumbh-scale event?

22 Jan 2026 11:21 am