NASA astronaut Donald Pettit, aboard the International Space Station, shared images of Prayagraj glowing during the 2025 Maha Kumbh Mela. He highlighted the festival's vast scale, visible from space.

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.

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.

NASA astronaut Donald Pettit has stunned the internet with breathtaking images of the Maha Kumbh Mela from space.

The breathtaking images capture the radiant lights and vast gathering of devotees at Mahakumbh, showcasing it as a truly majestic spectacle. These space-shot photos underscore the sheer scale of this religious event, which continues to amaze people worldwide.

A spokesperson with NASA, which oversees SpaceX’s flights to the ISS, said “NASA and SpaceX are expeditiously working to safely return the agency’s SpaceX Crew-9 astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore as soon as practical, while also preparing for the launch of Crew-10 to complete a handover between expeditions.”

NASA astronaut Donald Pettit has shared mesmerizing images of the ongoing Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh from the International Space Station (ISS). The 69-year-old astronaut, who is famous for his astrophotography skills, is currently part of the Expedition 72 crew.

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The breathtaking photos showcase the massive scale of the pilgrimage, which has already drawn over 110 million people in its first 14 days.

His perspective highlights the grand scale of the event, which has attracted millions of devotees from around the globe

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