Ganges Carnival Of Life


The Ganges River in India is the most sacred river to Hindus in the country. It is believed that during an epic battle between gods and demons over a nectar of immortality, a few drops fell into the Ganges at various spots, attracting millions of pilgrims to its river banks for a sacred bath. The single, largest pilgrimage happened between January and February of 2013. During the 55-day long Maha Kumbh Mela, an estimated 200+Million devotees made their way to the river banks at Allahabad, with 30+Million of them on the holiest day, the 10th of February, alone. 


Photographs taken from the banks of the River Ganges at Allahabad and Varanasi.


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