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Quotes Words of wisdom from participants in the Kumbh Mela with pictures (6.5MB)

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Avadhoot Baba Avadhoot Baba swings on a throne of nails over a flaming pit for world peace (6MB) [Credit: Nick Day]

Dawn bathers Pilgrims take a holy dip in the Ganges as the dawn mists clear (6MB) [Credit: Nick Day]

Interviewing Swamiji Swami Krishnanand provides his opinion on life, the universe and Westerners (6MB) [Credit: Carole Harbard]

Pontoon bridge One of 12 temporary bridges spanning the Ganges (6MB) [Credit: Nick Day]

The face of devotion A pilgrim at the grand parade on Mauni Amavasya, the main bathing day (6MB) [Credit: Nick Day]

Three pilgrims Faces of India (6MB) [Credit: Nick Day]

Joyful sadhu The happiest sadhu in India! (6MB) [Credit: Nick Day]

The Filmmakers Co-directors Maurizio Benazzo (L) and Nick Day (R) with a friendly sadhu adorned with yellow paint in honor of Vishnu (6MB) [Credit: Carole Harbard]

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