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Fire breathers, sadhus, water bridges: Prayagraj gears up for Maha Kumbh | Photos

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By Abhimanyu Kulkarni
Published on Jan 03, 2025 07:15 pm IST

Uttar Pradesh's Prayagraj is all geared up to host nearly 40 to 45 crore visitors during the Maha Kumbh Mela, which will be held between Jan 13 and Feb 26.

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Sadhus of 'Shri Shambhu Panchayti Atal Akhara' take part in the 'Peshwai' procession, which marks the arrival of 'sadhus' and other members of an 'akhara' for Kumbh Mela.(PTI) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Jan 03, 2025 07:15 pm IST

Sadhus of 'Shri Shambhu Panchayti Atal Akhara' take part in the 'Peshwai' procession, which marks the arrival of 'sadhus' and other members of an 'akhara' for Kumbh Mela.(PTI)

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People work on idols of deities along a roadside, ahead of the Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj.(AFP) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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People work on idols of deities along a roadside, ahead of the Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj.(AFP)

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A saint of Shri Panchayati Mahanirvani Akhara displays a sword during a religious procession on the first Royal Entry 'Chavni Pravesh' for the Maha Kumbh Mela 2025, in Prayagraj.(ANI) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Jan 03, 2025 07:15 pm IST

A saint of Shri Panchayati Mahanirvani Akhara displays a sword during a religious procession on the first Royal Entry 'Chavni Pravesh' for the Maha Kumbh Mela 2025, in Prayagraj.(ANI)

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Prayagraj: Saints of Shri Panchayati Mahanirvani Akhara during a religious procession in Prayagraj.(ANI) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Jan 03, 2025 07:15 pm IST

Prayagraj: Saints of Shri Panchayati Mahanirvani Akhara during a religious procession in Prayagraj.(ANI)

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A Sadhu prays sitting next to an earthmover moving sand on the banks of the Ganga, ahead of Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj.(AP) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Jan 03, 2025 07:15 pm IST

A Sadhu prays sitting next to an earthmover moving sand on the banks of the Ganga, ahead of Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj.(AP)

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Police officials test a remote-controlled lifebuoy on the Ganges river, in preparation for the upcoming Maha Kumbh Mela.(AP) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Police officials test a remote-controlled lifebuoy on the Ganges river, in preparation for the upcoming Maha Kumbh Mela.(AP)

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Workers repair a boat next to a pile of interlocking plastic cubes meant for building a floating jetty on the Ganges river in preparation for the upcoming Maha Kumbh Mela.(AP) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Jan 03, 2025 07:15 pm IST

Workers repair a boat next to a pile of interlocking plastic cubes meant for building a floating jetty on the Ganges river in preparation for the upcoming Maha Kumbh Mela.(AP)

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People walk over a floating pontoon bridge across the Ganga.(AFP) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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People walk over a floating pontoon bridge across the Ganga.(AFP)

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Sadhus arrive to raise Dharam Dhwaja (religious flag) ahead of the Maha Kumbh Mela festival in Prayagraj.(AFP) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Sadhus arrive to raise Dharam Dhwaja (religious flag) ahead of the Maha Kumbh Mela festival in Prayagraj.(AFP)

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Women and children walk over a floating pontoon bridge across river Ganges, on a cold winter afternoon, ahead of the Maha Kumbh Mela festival in Prayagraj.(AFP) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Jan 03, 2025 07:15 pm IST

Women and children walk over a floating pontoon bridge across river Ganges, on a cold winter afternoon, ahead of the Maha Kumbh Mela festival in Prayagraj.(AFP)

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Firefighters on motorcycles decorated with balloons ride through the town in a public relations exercise before the upcoming Maha Kumbh Mela, in Prayagraj.(AP) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Jan 03, 2025 07:15 pm IST

Firefighters on motorcycles decorated with balloons ride through the town in a public relations exercise before the upcoming Maha Kumbh Mela, in Prayagraj.(AP)

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Women make clay stoves to be sold to the devotees who will be staying on the banks of the Ganga.(AP) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Women make clay stoves to be sold to the devotees who will be staying on the banks of the Ganga.(AP)

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Artists perform during the 'Chavni Pravesh' by 'sadhus' of 'Shree Mahanirvani Akhada', the royal entry procession for Maha Kumbh Mela 2025, at Sangam in Prayagraj.(PTI) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Jan 03, 2025 07:15 pm IST

Artists perform during the 'Chavni Pravesh' by 'sadhus' of 'Shree Mahanirvani Akhada', the royal entry procession for Maha Kumbh Mela 2025, at Sangam in Prayagraj.(PTI)

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Artists perform during the 'Chavni Pravesh' by 'sadhus' of 'Shri Panchayati Akhada Mahanirvani', the royal entry procession for Maha Kumbh Mela.(PTI) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Jan 03, 2025 07:15 pm IST

Artists perform during the 'Chavni Pravesh' by 'sadhus' of 'Shri Panchayati Akhada Mahanirvani', the royal entry procession for Maha Kumbh Mela.(PTI)

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Artists perform during the 'Chavni Pravesh' by 'sadhus' of 'Shree Mahanirvani Akhada', the royal entry procession for Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj.(PTI) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Jan 03, 2025 07:15 pm IST

Artists perform during the 'Chavni Pravesh' by 'sadhus' of 'Shree Mahanirvani Akhada', the royal entry procession for Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj.(PTI)

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Prayagraj: A 'sadhu' performs 'puja' at his tent ahead of Maha Kumbh Mela.(PTI) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Jan 03, 2025 07:15 pm IST

Prayagraj: A 'sadhu' performs 'puja' at his tent ahead of Maha Kumbh Mela.(PTI)

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A worker pushes a wheelbarrow carrying trash, past a wall mural ahead of the Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj.(AFP) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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A worker pushes a wheelbarrow carrying trash, past a wall mural ahead of the Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj.(AFP)

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Sadhus walk in a religious procession of Atal Akhara, ahead of the Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj.(AFP) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Sadhus walk in a religious procession of Atal Akhara, ahead of the Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj.(AFP)

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A view of a drone show decorated with lights of 2,000 drones at Maha Kumbh 2025, at Sangam Nose in Prayagraj.(Maha Kumbh - X) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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A view of a drone show decorated with lights of 2,000 drones at Maha Kumbh 2025, at Sangam Nose in Prayagraj.(Maha Kumbh - X)

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A view of a drone show decorated with lights of 2,000 drones at Maha Kumbh 2025, at Sangam Nose in Prayagraj.(Maha Kumbh - X) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Jan 03, 2025 07:15 pm IST

A view of a drone show decorated with lights of 2,000 drones at Maha Kumbh 2025, at Sangam Nose in Prayagraj.(Maha Kumbh - X)

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An artist paints a mural of Lord Krishna as part of preparations for Maha Kumbh Mela 2025, in Prayagraj.(PTI) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Jan 03, 2025 07:15 pm IST

An artist paints a mural of Lord Krishna as part of preparations for Maha Kumbh Mela 2025, in Prayagraj.(PTI)

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Devotees take a holy dip at Sangam ahead of Maha Kumbh Mela 2025, in Prayagraj.(PTI) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Jan 03, 2025 07:15 pm IST

Devotees take a holy dip at Sangam ahead of Maha Kumbh Mela 2025, in Prayagraj.(PTI)

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