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The Best of Kumbh in Pictures

Kumbh 2001 at Allahabad is perhaps the most intensely and widely photographed event in the world - for it is open to all - irrespective of nationality, race or religion. We have attempted to put together the most interesting pictures that have appeared on the net - pictures that also capture the true spirit of Kumbh and the people who assemble there. All pictures are credited to the photographers who captured the moment or the Agencies that provided the opportunity to immortalise the spirit.

'Pilgrim's Progress'

   
L-R: a savvy sadhu (AFP photo); a sadhavi 'high' on Kumbh (PTI photo); Y2K sadhu (AFP photo)

Devotees - young and old

 
L-R: Child devotee HT photo/Kamal Kishore; The young & old TOI photo/Gautam Singh

The joy of arrival

      
L-R: Devotees from the U.S., Germany, Vrindavan, and the Krishna Consciousness
Photos L-R: HT/Kamal Kishore; AP Photo; TOI/Gautam Singh; AP Photo

Rituals

   
L-R: Offerings; Prayers; and the dip
Photos L-R: HT/Kamal Kishore; TOI/Gautam Singh; TOI photo

   
L-R: Puja; Changing of sacred thread; Puja after the dip
Photos L-R: TOI/Gautam Singh; TOI/Gautam Singh; TOI photo

'Aastha' - Faith

 
Arriving on a cold wintry night; a dip in icy waters the following morning
Photos L-R: TOI/Gautam Singh; PTI Photo