NASA astronaut Don Pettit aboard International Space Station (ISS) has shared mesmerizing photos of the Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj.

NASA astronaut Donald Pettit recently shared stunning photos of the Mela from space on X. Taken from the International Space Station (ISS) at night, the images show the vast crowd illuminated under the night sky.

In fact, the gathering is so big, that is visible even from space. NASA astronaut Don Pettit on January 27 shared pictures of a well lit Prayagraj captured from the International Space Station (ISS) more than 400 km above Earth.

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi is set to visit the Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 in Prayagraj. During his visit, he will take a holy dip at the Sangam and offer prayers to Maa Ganga, marking a significant moment in the ongoing festival.

Don Pettit, a NASA astronaut aboard the ISS, posted the images on X, writing, "2025 Maha Kumbh Mela Ganges River pilgrimage from the ISS at night. The largest human gathering in the world is well lit.

Don Pettit shared images captured from the International Space Station, highlighting the breathtaking lights and the impressive scale of the devotees gathered at the mela.

NASA astronaut Donald Pettit has shared stunning images of the 2025 Maha Kumbh Mela from the International Space Station, showcasing the world’s largest spiritual gathering.

The ISS, orbiting at 28,000 km per hour and 400 km above Earth, captured the grand religious event using its high-powered cameras.