The claim
The video showing a massive solo fire performance is from Prayagraj as part of the Maha Kumbh Mela 2025
Original review summary
The review says the video was online before the Maha Kumbh Mela began and identifies the performance as an ancient Chinese tradition originating in Jiangxi Province. It concludes the video has no connection to the festival or events in Prayagraj.[S1]
Additional context
The review reports that the original video was uploaded to a Chinese Facebook page on 2 October 2024, and that a version had also been shared on X on 24 September 2024. [S1]
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Sources and attribution
- [S1] FACTLY original review
Original review · Retrieved October 16, 2026