The Kumbh Mela is the world's largest single gathering of religious pilgrims. Every three years, Hindu worshippers gather at one of four sites on the Ganges River, to bathe in the waters over a 55-day period. In 2013, it is estimated that 120 million people came to worship or to watch.
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Pilgrims bathing, early morning
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Pilgrims bathing
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A gathering of Sadhus
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Pilgrims preparing to bathe in the Ganges
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Sadhus after bathing
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Sadhus preparing to return to their camp
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Sadhu returning to his camp
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Sadhus preparing to go to the Ganges
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Sadhus relaxing after bathing
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Sadhus celebrating on their return to camp