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Kumbh Mela

Festival Location: Allahabad, India

Festival Type(s): Religious Events, Cultural Festivals

Featured Festival: Kumbh Mela


by © Bjorn Svensson 2009

Take a look at more wonderful photos by Bjorn of the Khumb Mela or visit Photos by Bjorn to see more of his striking photography from around the world.


Kumbh Mela, Allahabad, India photo

A Sadhu with his invisible flute

Kumbh Mela, Allahabad, India photo

Meditating on the banks of the Ganges

Kumbh Mela, Allahabad, India photo

A Sadhu practicing Yoga

Kumbh Mela, Allahabad, India photo

Masses of pilgrims crossing a bridge during one of the sacred bathing days

Kumbh Mela, Allahabad, India photo

Armless man enjoys a cheroot

Kumbh Mela, Allahabad, India photo

Three friends at the Sangam, where the three holy rivers meet

Kumbh Mela, Allahabad, India photo

This Sadhu took a wow years ago to keep his arm above his head for the rest of his life

Kumbh Mela, Allahabad, India photo

Ash-smeared Nagas in procession on the main bathing day

Kumbh Mela, Allahabad, India photo

Fire worship

Kumbh Mela, Allahabad, India photo

A Naga warrior on horseback on the way to Sangam, the holy confluence of three rivers

Take a look at more wonderful photos by Bjorn of the Khumb Mela or visit Photos by Bjorn to see more of his striking photography from around the world.

Kumbh Mela Video

Enjoy this fascinating glimpse into Kumbh Mela - the most sacred of all Hindu pilgrimages and the largest religious gathering in the world.





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