At the Triveni sangam
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Mar 06, 2013 16:09
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Late in the evening, a play of lights at the sangam. ▲
A long trek with a heavy load. ▲
Sadhus perfoming puja at the Kumbh city. ▲
Putting a religious mark after the dip. ▲
A relaxed afternoon at the akhara. ▲
An akhara head with his entourage. ▲
A group of Naga Sadhus with a newly initiated one full of religious fervour. ▲
The ritual of donating a cow. ▲
A Naga Sadhu giving his blessings. ▲
Mendicants and their music. ▲
A boatman at work. ▲
Meals being prepared in makeshift kitchens. ▲
Pilgrims in boats at the confluence. ▲
A pre-dawn gathering near the sangam. ▲
A Naga Sadhu ecstatic after a dip in the sangam ▲
Visitors from other countries. ▲
Kumkums of different colours on sale. ▲
Pilgrims bathing at the sangam while others wait. ▲
A lone security guard keeping a watchful eye on the crowd at the sangam. ▲
pilgrims ▲
triveni sangam ▲
sadhu mounts on horseback ▲
deep in prayers ▲
run to sangam ▲
dip in holy river ▲
