"Kumbha Mela" meaning in English

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Proper name

Head templates: {{en-proper noun|nolinkhead=1}} Kumbha Mela
  1. Alternative form of Kumbh Mela Tags: alt-of, alternative Alternative form of: Kumbh Mela
    Sense id: en-Kumbha_Mela-en-name-e25--ce0 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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