Ujjain, India. 22nd Apr, 2016. Indian Holy man or Naga Baba participate in the month-long great bathing festival or Simhastha Mela [Kumbh Mela] in Ujjain. Thousands of pilgrims gathered in this holy city for the ritual dip in the River Kshipra which takes place once in 12 years. © Debajyoti Das/ Pacific Press/Alamy Live News

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