Collective march of various Akharas (groups) to take a dip at Sangam (confluence of holy rivers Ganga, Yamuna & invisible Saraswati) .

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A Saint or Holyman in his camp at Kumbh Mela in Allahabad. In Naga sect, they don't wear any cloth so smearing ash from Holy Fire keeps body heat and save a bit from chill of winter.

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Location: Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh, India
Photo credit: © Prabhat Singh / Alamy / Afripics
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