The largest religious congregation in recorded history starts today at the Maha Kumbh in Allahabad. As much as one tenth of the Indian population (yes!) will assemble there, to move a step closer to salvation, at the confluence of the Ganga, Yamuna and the mythical Saraswati, in a stupendous spectacle that occurs once in 144 years.
Nude ashen ascetics will lead to the waters with rustic fervor. Saffron akharas of multiple sects will follow in procession. The rest of humanity will huddle behind them. At the right moment, those lucky to avoid a stampede will jump into the holy brown waters – vigorously washing off their sins – gargling, blowing, coughing, sneezing, spitting, rubbing …. Batches and batches will repeat this throughout the day – the holy water absorbing all the filth.
To serve the pilgrims, uncountable tents have been laid out by the Government on the holy banks. Drinking water is scarce, toilets barely flush, and none of the three Emergency hotlines work. Diseases run abound – it is a glory to die here after all. Only a huge epidemic will ever get reported in the media.
In this holiest place on earth, families can overcome sin even if they abandon their ageing, ill, disabled, and daughters. Everyone will go back with a lofty conscience and lots of good luck enough to cover their future transgressions.
Enough crap! To help your quest for salvation, you can smoke pot in the open. What a place!
Honest Blabber 
Like always, loved it! Anything against religion. Always for it.
Cheers, Suvo
Suvomoy Sarkar Bellevue WA, *(425) 628-5998*
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