Sadhus take part in a religious procession during the Nagar Pravesh ceremony for the upcoming Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj.
IMAGE: Sadhus of the Awahan Akhara, here and below.
IMAGE: Sadhus of the Panch Dasnam Avahan Akhara, here and below. All photographs: ANI Photo
IMAGE: A sadhu of the Panch Dasnam Avahan Akhara plays a musical instrument during the Nagar Pravesh ceremony.
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