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The holy dip in the river Ganga at Kumbh Mela is considered to be extremely spiritual and revitalizing. The rush is led by the fiercest of all the Hindu monks, Nagas.

The holy dip in the river Ganga at Kumbh Mela is considered to be extremely spiritual and revitalizing. The rush is led by the fiercest of all the Hindu monks, Nagas.

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Date Taken: 02.2013
Date Uploaded: 11.2013
Photo Location: India
Camera: NIKON D300S
Copyright: © Chandan Dey