Hundreds of Naga Sadhus took a dip in the Triveni Sangam during the Maha Kumbh Mela on the occasion of Makar Sankranti.
IMAGE: Naga sadhus of the Juna Akhara gather for the Shahi Snan at the Triveni Sangam on Makar Sankranti, January 14, 2025. Photograph: Amit Sharma/ANI Photo
IMAGE: A devotee dressed up as Lord Krishna rides a bike at the Triveni Sangam during the Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 in Prayagraj. Photograph: ANI Photo
IMAGE: Naga sadhus at the Triveni Sangam ready for the Amrit Snan, here and below. Photograph: Amit Sharma/ANI Photo
Photograph: Amit Sharma/ANI Photo
Photograph: ANI Photo
Photograph: Amit Sharma/ANI Photo
Photograph: Amit Sharma/ANI Photo
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Photograph: Adnan Abidi/Reuters
Photograph: Anushree Fadnavis/Reuters
Photograph: Anushree Fadnavis/Reuters
Photograph: Adnan Abidi/Reuters
IMAGE: Pilgrims take a dip at the Triveni Sangam on Makar Sakranti, here and below. Photograph: ANI Photo
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Photograph: ANI Photo
IMAGE: Foreign pilgrims gather to take a dip at the Triveni Sangam on Makar Sankranti. Photograph: ANI Photo
IMAGE: A sadhu holds a conch in his hand while balancing himself on one foot during the Maha Kumbh Mela 2025. Photograph: ANI Photo
IMAGE: A sadhu wields a sword while taking a holy dip during the Maha Kumbh Mela. Photograph: Adnan Abidi/Reuters
IMAGE: Naga sadhus smear ash on their bodies after taking a dip during the Maha Kumbh Mela. Photograph: Anushree Fadnavis/Reuters
IMAGE: Policemen on horses remove devotees from the water before the arrival of the Naga sadhus before the first Shahi Snan. Photograph: Adnan Abidi/Reuters
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