A Hindu holy man, or Naga Sadhu, prays as he bathes in the waters of the holy Ganges River during the auspicious bathing day of Makar Sankranti of the Maha Kumbh Mela in Allahabad, India, on January 14, 2013. The Maha Kumbh Mela, believed to be the largest religious gathering on earth, is held every 12 years on the banks of Sangam, the confluence of the holy rivers Ganga, Yamuna, and the mythical Saraswati. The festival is expected to attract over 100 million people. Here are some good photographs, capturing real experiences: 5. 4. 3. 2. 1. The 2013 Maha Kumbh Mela in Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh, was a particularly holy event, held only once every 12 years.Read More …
