NASA astronaut Donald Pettit recently posted stunning images of the 2025 Maha Kumbh Mela taken from the International Space Station (ISS).I

NASA astronaut Donald Pettit recently shared breathtaking images of the 2025 Maha Kumbh Mela taken from the International Space Station (ISS). In his post on X (formerly Twitter), Pettit remarked: "2025 Maha Kumbh Mela Ganges River pilgrimage from the ISS at night.

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

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

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

Pettit is a veteran of two long-duration stays aboard the ISS, and is currently undertaking his third. On September 11 2024 Pettit flew to space on Soyuz MS-26 commanded by Aleksey Ovchinin, and with Ivan Vagner to join the crew of Expedition 71 and 72 for a 6-month mission.

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.

Pettit, 69, is currently at the International Space Station as part of the Expedition 72 crew. The ongoing Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 began on January 13. In just 14 days, the Mela has seen over 110 million devotees take a holy dip in the sacred waters of Prayagraj.

Mahakumbh Mela, the world’s largest religious gathering, was captured in stunning images from the International Space Station on Sunday.

NASA astronaut Donald Pettit has posted captivating night images of the 2025 Maha Kumbh Mela from the ISS, highlighting the enormity and vibrancy of t

NASA astronaut Donald Pettit shares breathtaking images of Prayagraj illuminated during the Maha Kumbh Mela 2025, capturing the world's largest human gathering from space.