Can we relive the timeless story of immortality? In the cosmic concepts of Hinduism, immortality is achievable. It is not about an escape from perishing but rather an escape from vanishing. Simply said, the body is perishable but the soul continues to live on. In the Hindu story of cosmology, many great things were created as a result of a great celestial churning over a fabled pot of nectar. This nectar was said to contain the coveted potion for immortality. And to whip it into existence, it required all the energies of the cosmos. God Vishnu himself became the giant turtle on which Mount Mandar rested. It required the great demi- Gods to pull on one side and all the demons to pull from the other side. The great snake, Vasuki, became the rope. The great Mount Mandar stood as a churner, around which the snake was wrapped. Every force worked in coordination to create this coveted prize. So when the urn of nectar finally appeared, the demons and demi Gods all tried to selfishly claim this coveted nectar for themselves creating a huge tussle, during which a few drops fell to earth. At the confluence spot of the holy river Ganga and Yamuna and the underground River Saraswati, where legend has it, most of the treasured nectar fell. Since then, it is believed that a unique cosmic constellation returns every 12 years with the magic of the potion. In dedication to this mythology, there exists the great Kumbh Mela gathering of Prayagraj, where all kinds of people from the complex Hindu pantheon, come to partake in a ritual dipping in the waters of Ganga and recreate this story of the cosmos. It is a visual feast for photographers and an unparalleled event for those who like to observe human spiritual quests. This memorable journey to Prayagraj will take place from January through February 2025, an extraordinary event not to be missed if you are visiting India at this time.