Holy dip at Simhasth Kumbh

A sadhvi takes a holy dip at Dutt Akhada ghat during Simhastha Kumbh in Ujjain. (Arun Mondhe/ Hindustan Times)

Updated on: May 12, 2016 1:09 PM IST

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A sadhvi takes a holy dip at Dutt Akhada ghat during Simhastha Kumbh in Ujjain. (Arun Mondhe/ Hindustan Times)

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A Hindu holy man lies on the thorns of a Babul tree to beg for alms on the banks of Shipra river during Simhastha Kumbh Mela in Ujjain. (REUTERS)

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Naga Sadhu and devotees take part in the holy dip on the second Shahi Snan in Kshipra River during Simhastha Maha Kumbh Mela in Ujjain. (PTI)

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A naga Sadhu and devotees take holy dip on the second shahi snan in Kshipra River during Simhastha Maha Kumbh Mela in Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh on Monday.PTI Photo(PTI5_9_2016_000174B) (PTI)

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Naga Sadhu takes a holy dip on the second shahi snan during Simhastha Maha Kumbh Mela in Ujjain. (PTI)

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Devotees, arrived to take holy dip in Kshipra River on Akshaya Tritiya, sleeping in an open ground during Simhastha Maha Kumbh Mela, in Ujjain. (PTI)

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A Sadhu applies ashes on his body after taking a dip in the waters of Shipra river during the second 'Shahi Snan' (grand bath) at the Simhastha Kumbh Mela in Ujjain. (REUTERS)

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A hand of a Sadhu seen after taking a dip in the waters of Shipra river during the second 'Shahi Snan' (grand bath) at Simhastha Kumbh Mela in Ujjain. (REUTERS)

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Newly initiated Naga Sadhus perform Pinda Daan, a ritual on the banks of Shipra river during Simhastha Kumbh Mela in Ujjain. (REUTERS)

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Devotees gather to take holy dip in River Kshipra during Simhastha Maha Kumbh Mela in Ujjain. (PTI)

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Sadhus take holy dip at the banks of holy river Kshipra after Diksha ceremony during month long Simhastha Maha Kumbh Mela in Ujjain. (PTI)

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Women comb their hair in front of a mural after taking a holy dip in the Shipra river during Simhastha Kumbh Mela in Ujjain. (REUTERS)

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A Sadhu covers his face as an earthen pot with burning "Upale" (or dried cow dung cakes) rests on his head during a prayer ceremony at the Simhastha Kumbh Mela in Ujjain. (REUTERS)

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Sadhus offer prayers while sitting inside circles of burning "Upale" (or dried cow dung cakes) during a prayer ceremony at the Simhastha Kumbh Mela in Ujjain. (REUTERS)

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A Hindu priest holds a traditional lamp as he performs evening prayers called "Aarti" on the banks of river Shipra during Simhastha Kumbh Mela in Ujjain. (REUTERS)

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Sadhu Shravandas from Fatehabad showing his 16 feet tall hair during Simhastha Maha Kumbh Mela. (PTI)