Hindu ascetic rising from the river after a holy dip is emblematic of Maha Kumbh festival in India
The man appears in a silhouette after rising from the river. His dreadlocked hair is flicked backwards, sending a stream of water in a clockwise swirl.
Hindu devotees from Pakistan take a holy dip in Maha Kumbh
The grand festival of Sanatan faith, Maha Kumbh, continues to draw devotees from every corner of the world to Prayagraj, where they take a sacred dip in the holy Sangam. So far, around 40 crore devotees have participated in this divine ritual during Maha Kumbh.
Maha Kumbh Mela: What is the Hindu 'festival of festivals' that draws millions to northern India?
The world's largest religious gathering, the Maha Kumbh Mela in northern India, turned deadly Wednesday, with officials confirming at least 30 deaths and 60 people injured in a stampede on the biggest day of the festival.
India's Modi Takes 'Holy Dips' at Maha Kumbh, Week After Stampede Killed Dozens
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi took holy dips in sacred river waters in the northern city of Prayagraj on Wednesday as he joined millions of people at the Maha Kumbh Mela, a week after dozens died in a stampede at the event.
India's Modi takes ritual dip at Hindu mega-festival
India's Hindu nationalist Prime Minister Narendra Modi made a ritual river dip on Wednesday at the world's largest religious festival, a week after a stampede killed at least 30 pilgrims.
India: PM Narendra Modi takes holy dip at Maha Kumbh Mela
Modi took a ritual bath on a visit to the Maha Kumbh Mela, a week after a deadly crush at the world's largest gathering.Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday took a dip in Hindu holy waters in the northern city of Prayagraj,
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AP PHOTOS: Hundreds join an order of naked, armed holy men at Hindu festival
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