Mahakumbh: A mighty event, a mighty book

Usha Akella reviews Yakub Mathew's 'Seeking the Infinite' and highlights its recognition of the Mahakumbh as a clarion call for humanity.

Usha Akella•Jan 22, 2026 04:49 AM• 275 views

Mahakumbh book released by Sadhguru at IAAC Literary Festival - author Yakub Mathew (left), and Suhel Seth who moderated the panel discussion at the book launch.

Credit: Yakub Mathew

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Usha Akella, an Austin-based poet, has authored 11 books that include poetry and spiritual musical dramas. She has been invited to numerous international poetry festivals. She is the founder of the decade-old Matwaala (www.matwaala.com) that amplifies South Asian diasporic poets.

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