Question
In which year did the city of Allahabad (now Prayagraj) host the first Kumbh Mela after India's independence?
Solution
The first Kumbh Mela after India's independence was held in Allahabad (Prayagraj) in 1954. This event is one of the largest religious gatherings in the world, attracting millions of pilgrims who come to bathe at the confluence of the Ganges, Yamuna, and Saraswati rivers.
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