8th Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Travel
Two sadhus watch a 'diya'(candle) float by at Mahakumbh, the biggest religious congregation for Hindus which happens once in 12 years. Faith in divinity attracts 'Sadhus' to the banks of the Holy Gang

Two sadhus watch a 'diya'(candle) float by at Mahakumbh, the biggest religious congregation for Hindus which happens once in 12 years. Faith in divinity attracts 'Sadhus' to the banks of the Holy Ganges, also endearingly called the 'Mother River'.

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Date Taken: 01.2010
Date Uploaded: 12.2010
Photo Location: India
Copyright: © HIRAK DUTTA