A gathering of faith: Kumbh Mela in Nashik

Devotees take a dip in the holy waters of River Godavari at Ramkund on the first day of Kumbh Mela in Nashik. (Arijit Sen/HT photo)

Updated on: Jul 14, 2015 8:40 PM IST

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Devotees take a dip in the holy waters of River Godavari at Ramkund on the first day of Kumbh Mela in Nashik. (Arijit Sen/HT photo)

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It’s a palette of many hues as devotees take a dip in the holy waters of River Godavari at the Nashik Kumbh Mela. (Arijit Sen/HT photo)

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Devotees take a holy dip in River Godavari during the Simhastha Kumbh Mela at Ramkund in Nashik. (PTI Photo)

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Sadhus take a holy dip in River Godavari during the Simhastha Kumbh Mela at Ramkund in Nashik. (PTI Photo)

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A young devotee along with his father takes a dip in the holy waters of River Godavari at the Nashik Kumbh Mela. (Arijit Sen/HT photo)

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The flag is being hoisted to mark the beginning of Simhastha Kumbh Mela at Nashik. (Arijit Sen/HT photo)

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Union home minister Rajnath Singh and Maharashtra minister Pankaja Munde offer prayers during the flag hoisting ceremony to mark the beginning of Kumbh Mela at Nashik. (Arijit Sen/HT photo)

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Union home minister Rajnath Singh and Maharashtra minister Pankaja Munde offer prayers during the flag hoisting ceremony to mark the beginning of Kumbh Mela at Nashik. (Arijit Sen/HT photo)

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Devotees blend with the swirling River Godavari as they take a dip during the Kumbh Mela in Nashik. (Arijit Sen/HT photo)

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Devotees take a holy dip in River Godavari during the Simhastha Kumbh Mela at Ramkund in Nashik. (PTI Photo)

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Adorned banks of River Godavari during the Simhastha Kumbh Mela in Nashik. (PTI Photo)

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Devotees gather during the flag hoisting ceremony of Kumbha Mela on the bank of River Godavari in Nashik. The ceremony marks the beginning of the Simhastha Kumbh Mela at Nashik and Trimbakeshwar. (PTI photo)