The claim
Photos of 2025 Prayagraj Maha Kumbh Mela captured by Sunita Williams from Space.
Original review summary
The review found that the two viral photos were not captured by Sunita Williams from the ISS. One shows Haridwar in 2021; the other is an ISRO satellite image of the Prayagraj Sangam captured in December 2024.[S1]
Additional context
NASA astronaut Donald R. Pettit shared photos of the Prayagraj Maha Kumbh Mela from the ISS on 27 January 2025, while Sunita Williams was aboard the station. [S1]
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Sources and attribution
- [S1] FACTLY original review
Original review · Retrieved October 16, 2026