Mahakumbh is one of the most significant and sacred gatherings in Hinduism, drawing millions of devotees from around the world. It is believed that during this time, the holy rivers become spiritually charged, and bathing in them washes away sins, leading to moksha (liberation). The festival traces its origins to the mythological event of Samudra Manthan—the churning of the ocean—where drops of amrit (nectar of immortality) are said to have fallen at four places. While both Kumbh Mela and Mahakumbh hold great religious importance, Kumbh takes place every 12 years at Ujjain, Nashik, Haridwar, and Prayagraj, whereas Mahakumbh occurs once in 144 years and is held only in Prayagraj.

Mumbai Fixers had the opportunity to contribute to this event by assisting in the production of a documentary. The team coordinated the shoot remotely from Mumbai while also sending crew members—including a sound operator, assistant cameraperson, and drone operator—to work on-site with filmmakers from Italy, Austria, Brazil, and the USA.

The filming took place across two Indian states—Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh. It began in Ujjain, with the crew traveling from Indore before heading by bus to Sakin village in Jhansi district. Another unit filmed in Varanasi, later traveling to Prayagraj, where both teams came together to document the Mahakumbh. Over ten days, the crew navigated the crowds, rituals, and daily life of the festival, capturing the energy and devotion of the pilgrims.

The images shared here were taken by team members during the shoot. The documentary is currently in post-productionand will be released after editing is complete.