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Naga sadhus gather around fires in the tent city two nights before taking their holy dip in the Ganges (Ganga) River. Naga sadhus are ascetics who have renounced the materialistic world and practice celibacy to escape from the cycle of birth and death.

Hindu pilgrims come to the Maha Kumbh Mela dip in the water at the confluence of the Ganga (Ganges) and Yamuna Rivers. This Hindu festival attracts an estimated 400 million people over six weeks when Jupiter, sun and moon are aligned with particular constellations.

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Naga sadhus gather around fires in the tent city two nights before taking their holy dip in the Ganges (Ganga) River. Naga sadhus are ascetics who have renounced the materialistic world and practice celibacy to escape from the cycle of birth and death. <br /> <br /> Hindu pilgrims come to the Maha Kumbh Mela dip in the water at the confluence of the Ganga (Ganges) and Yamuna Rivers. This Hindu festival attracts an estimated 400 million people over six weeks when Jupiter, sun and moon are aligned with particular constellations.

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