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  • Monsoon Rain In India
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    Monsoon Rain In India
    A Sadhu walks through muddy grounds after floodwaters recede at the Sangam area in Prayagraj, India, on October 7, 2025. (Photo by Sanjay Kanojia/NurPhoto)

     

  • Monsoon Rain In India
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    Monsoon Rain In India
    A sadhu (holy man) stands on a boat near his submerged hut in Prayagraj, India, on August 26, 2025, as water levels of the Ganges and Yamuna rivers rise following monsoon rainfalls. (Photo by Sanjay Kanojia/NurPhoto)

     

  • Monsoon Rain In India
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    Monsoon Rain In India
    A sadhu (holy man) sits on a boat near his submerged hut in Prayagraj, India, on August 26, 2025, as water levels of the Ganges and Yamuna rivers rise following monsoon rainfalls. (Photo by Sanjay Kanojia/NurPhoto)

     

  • FEATURE - Pix of the Day: Bilder des Tages
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    FEATURE - Pix of the Day: Bilder des Tages
    January 24, 2019 - Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh, India - NRI ride a cruise as they arrive to visit Kumbh during 15th ''Pravasi Bhartiya Divas'' in Allahabad (FOTO: DUKAS/ZUMA)
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  • FEATURE - Pix of the Day: Bilder des Tages
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    FEATURE - Pix of the Day: Bilder des Tages
    January 4, 2019 - Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh, India - Allahabad: Sadhus of Taponidhi Shri Anand Akhara take part in peshvai ceremony during Kumbh in Allahabad on 04-01-2019 (FOTO: DUKAS/ZUMA)
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  • FEATURE - Pix of the Day: Bilder des Tages
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    FEATURE - Pix of the Day: Bilder des Tages
    January 2, 2019 - Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh, India - Morning view of city of Kumbh Allahabad (FOTO: DUKAS/ZUMA)
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  • FEATURE - Pix of the Day: Bilder des Tages
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    FEATURE - Pix of the Day: Bilder des Tages
    February 11, 2018 - Kathmandu, Nepal - A Hindu Sadhu or Holy Man smokes marijuana in a Chillim at the premises of Pashupatinath Temple, Kathmandu, Nepal on Sunday, February 11, 2018. Thousands of Hindu Sadhu or Holy man from India and Nepal come to celebrate Maha Shivaratri Festival on Tuesday, February 13, 2018 at Pashupatinath Temple in Nepal (FOTO: DUKAS/ZUMA)
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  • FEATURE - Best of: Bilder des Tages
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    FEATURE - Best of: Bilder des Tages
    February 6, 2018 - Kathmandu, NP, Nepal - A Monkey drinking remaining juice from the juice pouch at the premises of Pashupatinath Temple, Kathmandu, Nepal on Tuesday, February 06, 2018 (FOTO: DUKAS/ZUMA)
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  • FEATURE - Pix of the Day: Bilder des Tages
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    FEATURE - Pix of the Day: Bilder des Tages
    January 31, 2018 - Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh, India - Allahabad: A sadhu taking holydip in Sangam, the confluence of River Ganga, Yamuna and Mythological Saraswati, on the occasion of Maghi Purnima (Last bathing day) during Magh mela festival in Allahabad on 31-01-2018 (FOTO: DUKAS/ZUMA)
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  • FEATURE - Pix of the Day: Die Bilder des Tages
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    FEATURE - Pix of the Day: Die Bilder des Tages
    January 8, 2018 - Kolkata, West Bengal, India - (EDITORS NOTE: Image contains nudity) Devotees from all over the country and neighbour country Nepal started to gather in Kolkata at the transit camp for holy bath in Gangasagar on 15 january 2018 (FOTO: DUKAS/ZUMA)
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  • FEATURE - Bilder der Woche
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    FEATURE - Bilder der Woche
    October 17, 2017 - Kathmandu, Nepal - Sadhus or Holy men take rest inside Pashupathinath temple, a Unesco heritage site in Kathmandu, Nepal on Tuesday, October 17, 2017 (FOTO: DUKAS/ZUMA)
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  • FEATURE - Die Bilder der Woche
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    FEATURE - Die Bilder der Woche
    A local kid playing with mud and somersault around Bagmati River at the premises of Pashupatinath Temple. (Photo by Narayan Maharjan / Pacific Press) - pacific1252030.JPG//PACIFICPRESS_xyz00000118_000003/Credit:Narayan Maharjan/PACIFIC /SIPA/1708271303 (FOTO: DUKAS/SIPA) *** Local Caption *** 00819882
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  • NEWS - Nepal: Das Maha Shivaratri Festival
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    NEWS - Nepal: Das Maha Shivaratri Festival
    Hindu Sadhu or Holy Man arrives for the celebration of Maha Shivaratri at the premises of Pashupatinath Temple. Thousands of Hindu Sadhu or Holy man from India and Nepal come to celebrate Maha Shivaratri Festival at Pashupatinath Temple in Nepal. (Photo by Narayan Maharjan / Pacific Press) *** Please Use Credit from Credit Field *** *** Local Caption *** 19585493
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  • NEWS - Nepal: Das Maha Shivaratri Festival
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    NEWS - Nepal: Das Maha Shivaratri Festival
    Hindu Sadhu or Holy Man arrives for the celebration of Maha Shivaratri at the premises of Pashupatinath Temple. Thousands of Hindu Sadhu or Holy man from India and Nepal come to celebrate Maha Shivaratri Festival at Pashupatinath Temple in Nepal. (Photo by Narayan Maharjan / Pacific Press) *** Please Use Credit from Credit Field *** *** Local Caption *** 19585458
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  • NEWS - Nepal: Das Maha Shivaratri Festival
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    NEWS - Nepal: Das Maha Shivaratri Festival
    Hindu Sadhu or Holy Man arrives for the celebration of Maha Shivaratri at the premises of Pashupatinath Temple. Thousands of Hindu Sadhu or Holy man from India and Nepal come to celebrate Maha Shivaratri Festival at Pashupatinath Temple in Nepal. (Photo by Narayan Maharjan / Pacific Press) *** Please Use Credit from Credit Field *** *** Local Caption *** 19585518
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  • NEWS - Nepal: Das Maha Shivaratri Festival
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    NEWS - Nepal: Das Maha Shivaratri Festival
    Hindu Sadhu or Holy Man arrives for the celebration of Maha Shivaratri at the premises of Pashupatinath Temple. Thousands of Hindu Sadhu or Holy man from India and Nepal come to celebrate Maha Shivaratri Festival at Pashupatinath Temple in Nepal. (Photo by Narayan Maharjan / Pacific Press) *** Please Use Credit from Credit Field *** *** Local Caption *** 19585512
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  • NEWS - Nepal: Das Maha Shivaratri Festival
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    NEWS - Nepal: Das Maha Shivaratri Festival
    Hindu Sadhu or Holy Man arrives for the celebration of Maha Shivaratri at the premises of Pashupatinath Temple. Thousands of Hindu Sadhu or Holy man from India and Nepal come to celebrate Maha Shivaratri Festival at Pashupatinath Temple in Nepal. (Photo by Narayan Maharjan / Pacific Press) *** Please Use Credit from Credit Field *** *** Local Caption *** 19585509
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  • NEWS - Nepal: Das Maha Shivaratri Festival
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    NEWS - Nepal: Das Maha Shivaratri Festival
    Hindu Sadhu or Holy Man arrives for the celebration of Maha Shivaratri at the premises of Pashupatinath Temple. Thousands of Hindu Sadhu or Holy man from India and Nepal come to celebrate Maha Shivaratri Festival at Pashupatinath Temple in Nepal. (Photo by Narayan Maharjan / Pacific Press) *** Please Use Credit from Credit Field *** *** Local Caption *** 19585467
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  • NEWS - Nepal: Das Maha Shivaratri Festival
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    NEWS - Nepal: Das Maha Shivaratri Festival
    Hindu Sadhu or Holy Man arrives for the celebration of Maha Shivaratri at the premises of Pashupatinath Temple. Thousands of Hindu Sadhu or Holy man from India and Nepal come to celebrate Maha Shivaratri Festival at Pashupatinath Temple in Nepal. (Photo by Narayan Maharjan / Pacific Press) *** Please Use Credit from Credit Field *** *** Local Caption *** 19585481
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  • NEWS - Nepal: Das Maha Shivaratri Festival
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    NEWS - Nepal: Das Maha Shivaratri Festival
    Hindu Sadhu or Holy Man arrives for the celebration of Maha Shivaratri at the premises of Pashupatinath Temple. Thousands of Hindu Sadhu or Holy man from India and Nepal come to celebrate Maha Shivaratri Festival at Pashupatinath Temple in Nepal. (Photo by Narayan Maharjan / Pacific Press) *** Please Use Credit from Credit Field *** *** Local Caption *** 19585522
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  • NEWS - Nepal: Das Maha Shivaratri Festival
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    NEWS - Nepal: Das Maha Shivaratri Festival
    Hindu Sadhu or Holy Man arrives for the celebration of Maha Shivaratri at the premises of Pashupatinath Temple. Thousands of Hindu Sadhu or Holy man from India and Nepal come to celebrate Maha Shivaratri Festival at Pashupatinath Temple in Nepal. (Photo by Narayan Maharjan / Pacific Press) *** Please Use Credit from Credit Field *** *** Local Caption *** 19585524
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  • NEWS - Nepal: Das Maha Shivaratri Festival
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    NEWS - Nepal: Das Maha Shivaratri Festival
    Hindu Sadhu or Holy Man arrives for the celebration of Maha Shivaratri at the premises of Pashupatinath Temple. Thousands of Hindu Sadhu or Holy man from India and Nepal come to celebrate Maha Shivaratri Festival at Pashupatinath Temple in Nepal. (Photo by Narayan Maharjan / Pacific Press) *** Please Use Credit from Credit Field *** *** Local Caption *** 19585466
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  • NEWS - Nepal: Das Maha Shivaratri Festival
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    NEWS - Nepal: Das Maha Shivaratri Festival
    Hindu Sadhu or Holy Man arrives for the celebration of Maha Shivaratri at the premises of Pashupatinath Temple. Thousands of Hindu Sadhu or Holy man from India and Nepal come to celebrate Maha Shivaratri Festival at Pashupatinath Temple in Nepal. (Photo by Narayan Maharjan / Pacific Press) *** Please Use Credit from Credit Field *** *** Local Caption *** 19585514
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  • NEWS - Nepal: Das Maha Shivaratri Festival
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    NEWS - Nepal: Das Maha Shivaratri Festival
    Hindu Sadhu or Holy Man arrives for the celebration of Maha Shivaratri at the premises of Pashupatinath Temple. Thousands of Hindu Sadhu or Holy man from India and Nepal come to celebrate Maha Shivaratri Festival at Pashupatinath Temple in Nepal. (Photo by Narayan Maharjan / Pacific Press) *** Please Use Credit from Credit Field *** *** Local Caption *** 19585475
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  • NEWS - Nepal: Das Maha Shivaratri Festival
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    NEWS - Nepal: Das Maha Shivaratri Festival
    Hindu Sadhu or Holy Man arrives for the celebration of Maha Shivaratri at the premises of Pashupatinath Temple. Thousands of Hindu Sadhu or Holy man from India and Nepal come to celebrate Maha Shivaratri Festival at Pashupatinath Temple in Nepal. (Photo by Narayan Maharjan / Pacific Press) *** Please Use Credit from Credit Field *** *** Local Caption *** 19585487
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  • NEWS - Nepal: Das Maha Shivaratri Festival
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    NEWS - Nepal: Das Maha Shivaratri Festival
    Hindu Sadhu or Holy Man arrives for the celebration of Maha Shivaratri at the premises of Pashupatinath Temple. Thousands of Hindu Sadhu or Holy man from India and Nepal come to celebrate Maha Shivaratri Festival at Pashupatinath Temple in Nepal. (Photo by Narayan Maharjan / Pacific Press) *** Please Use Credit from Credit Field *** *** Local Caption *** 19585513
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  • NEWS - Nepal: Das Maha Shivaratri Festival
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    NEWS - Nepal: Das Maha Shivaratri Festival
    Hindu Sadhu or Holy Man arrives for the celebration of Maha Shivaratri at the premises of Pashupatinath Temple. Thousands of Hindu Sadhu or Holy man from India and Nepal come to celebrate Maha Shivaratri Festival at Pashupatinath Temple in Nepal. (Photo by Narayan Maharjan / Pacific Press) *** Please Use Credit from Credit Field *** *** Local Caption *** 19585531
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  • NEWS - Nepal: Das Maha Shivaratri Festival
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    NEWS - Nepal: Das Maha Shivaratri Festival
    Hindu Sadhu or Holy Man arrives for the celebration of Maha Shivaratri at the premises of Pashupatinath Temple. Thousands of Hindu Sadhu or Holy man from India and Nepal come to celebrate Maha Shivaratri Festival at Pashupatinath Temple in Nepal. (Photo by Narayan Maharjan / Pacific Press) *** Please Use Credit from Credit Field *** *** Local Caption *** 19585529
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  • NEWS - Nepal: Das Maha Shivaratri Festival
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    NEWS - Nepal: Das Maha Shivaratri Festival
    Hindu Sadhu or Holy Man arrives for the celebration of Maha Shivaratri at the premises of Pashupatinath Temple. Thousands of Hindu Sadhu or Holy man from India and Nepal come to celebrate Maha Shivaratri Festival at Pashupatinath Temple in Nepal. (Photo by Narayan Maharjan / Pacific Press) *** Please Use Credit from Credit Field *** *** Local Caption *** 19585520
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  • FEATURE - Nepal: Land und Leute
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    FEATURE - Nepal: Land und Leute
    (7/22/2016) Local man smoking a joint on Shiva Day at Chitwan, Nepal. Marijuana or Cannabis is illegal in Nepal, but permitted as a religious ritual. (Photo by Sergi Reboredo/Sipa USA) *** Local Caption *** 20844577
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  • FEATURE - Affenleben im Tempel von Kathmandu
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    FEATURE - Affenleben im Tempel von Kathmandu
    July 18, 2016 - Kathmandu, NE, Nepal - A monkey eating biscuits as grabbed from pedestrian at the premises of Pashupatinath Temple at Kathmandu, Nepal on July 18, 2016. Pashupatinath Temple is listed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO for its rich culture, temples, and wood, metal and stone artwork (FOTO: DUKAS/ZUMA)
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  • FEATURE - Affenleben im Tempel von Kathmandu
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    FEATURE - Affenleben im Tempel von Kathmandu
    July 18, 2016 - Kathmandu, NE, Nepal - A Sadhu (holy man) take a shot moment of rest at the premises of Pashupatinath Temple, Kathmandu, Nepal on July 18, 2016. Pashupatinath Temple is listed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO for its rich culture, temples, and wood, metal and stone artwork (FOTO: DUKAS/ZUMA)
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  • FEATURE - Nepal: Land und Leute
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    FEATURE - Nepal: Land und Leute
    (7/16/2016) Portrait of a sadhus in Pashupatinath, Nepal. The place of the cremations by the Bagmati River. Holy men sadhu colourfully painted. Bell at Shiva shrines at Pashupatinath Temple, Kathmandu, Nepal. (Photo by Sergi Reboredo/Sipa USA) *** Local Caption *** 20844523
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  • FEATURE - Nepal: Land und Leute
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    FEATURE - Nepal: Land und Leute
    (7/16/2016) Portrait of a sadhu in Pashupatinath, Nepal. The place of the cremations by the Bagmati River. Holy man sadhu colourfully painted (Photo by Sergi Reboredo/Sipa USA) *** Local Caption *** 20844520
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  • FEATURE - Nepal: Land und Leute
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    FEATURE - Nepal: Land und Leute
    (7/16/2016) Sadhu at Budhanilkantha temple, also known as Narayantan temple is located north of Kathmandu city, about 8 kilometers away, Nepal (Photo by Sergi Reboredo/Sipa USA) *** Local Caption *** 20844521
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  • Hindu pilgrimage and festival, Gangasagar, India - 05 Jan 2015
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    Hindu pilgrimage and festival, Gangasagar, India - 05 Jan 2015
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    A sadhu making Rangoli for the rituals at a transit camp to Gangasagar
    Hindu pilgrimage and festival, Gangasagar, India - 05 Jan 2015

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  • Hindu pilgrimage and festival, Gangasagar, India - 05 Jan 2015
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    Hindu pilgrimage and festival, Gangasagar, India - 05 Jan 2015
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    A sadhu smokes Hukka at a transit camp to Gangasagar
    Hindu pilgrimage and festival, Gangasagar, India - 05 Jan 2015

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  • Hindu pilgrimage and festival, Gangasagar, India - 05 Jan 2015
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    Hindu pilgrimage and festival, Gangasagar, India - 05 Jan 2015
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    A sadhu smokes Hukka at a transit camp to Gangasagar
    Hindu pilgrimage and festival, Gangasagar, India - 05 Jan 2015

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  • Hindu pilgrimage and festival, Gangasagar, India - 05 Jan 2015
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    Hindu pilgrimage and festival, Gangasagar, India - 05 Jan 2015
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    A sadhu smokes marijuana at a transit camp to Gangasagar
    Hindu pilgrimage and festival, Gangasagar, India - 05 Jan 2015

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  • Kumbh Mela
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    Kumbh Mela
    February 12, 2010, Haridwar, India: The mass Hindu pilgrimage, Kumbh Mela, is a gathering of holy men and devotees at the Ganga River. Celebrated at four different places, the location is decided from the position of the planets and stars. This year Haridwar will host Kumbh Mela when Jupiter moves into the sign of Aquarius and the Sun enters Aries. The major event is the ritual bath at the bank f the river along with devotional singing, mass feeding of holy men, and the boor and religious assemblies. ///Sadhus (holy men) march on the street. Credit: Kuni Takahashi / Polaris (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS)
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  • Kumbh Mela
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    Kumbh Mela
    February 11, 2010, Haridwar, India: The mass Hindu pilgrimage, Kumbh Mela, is a gathering of holy men and devotees at the Ganga River. Celebrated at four different places, the location is decided from the position of the planets and stars. This year Haridwar will host Kumbh Mela when Jupiter moves into the sign of Aquarius and the Sun enters Aries. The major event is the ritual bath at the bank f the river along with devotional singing, mass feeding of holy men, and the boor and religious assemblies. ///Pilgrims at the holy Ganga River. Credit: Kuni Takahashi / Polaris (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS)
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  • Kumbh Mela
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    Kumbh Mela
    February 10, 2010, Haridwar, India: The mass Hindu pilgrimage, Kumbh Mela, is a gathering of holy men and devotees at the Ganga River. Celebrated at four different places, the location is decided from the position of the planets and stars. This year Haridwar will host Kumbh Mela when Jupiter moves into the sign of Aquarius and the Sun enters Aries. The major event is the ritual bath at the bank f the river along with devotional singing, mass feeding of holy men, and the boor and religious assemblies. ///Sadhu (holy man) at holy Ganga River. Credit: Kuni Takahashi / Polaris (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS)
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  • The Golden Chariot, a luxury train that tours heritage sites in Karnataka, Southern India - Apr 2009
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    The Golden Chariot, a luxury train that tours heritage sites in Karnataka, Southern India - Apr 2009
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    The Golden Chariot, a luxury train that tours heritage sites in Karnataka, Southern India - Apr 2009
    THE GOLDEN CHARIOT - KARNATAKA'S LUXURY TRAIN

    Visitors to Southern India can enjoy a luxurious voyage of discovery thanks to a veritable 'palace on wheels' - the Golden Chariot.

    This five-star train transports tourists between sites of cultural and historic interest throughout the Indian state of Karnataka.

    While the neighbouring states of Kerala and Goa are firmly established on the tourist trail, Karnataka is only just entering the mass consciousness of international travellers.

    With poor roads, no real air access and only limited hotels the state has remained largely untouched.

    However, the Golden Chariot is now opening up this area and revealing its many wonders, all of which are encapsulated under the region's "One State, Many Worlds" slogan.

    And the concept of exploring India's heritage sites from the opulent surroundings of a train that comes complete with its very own spa is proving increasingly popular.

    The Golden Chariot's journey begins in Bangalore's Yeshwanthpur railway station before it embarks on a seven day tour that winds its way through Karnataka, stopping at some of its impressive heritage sites, and eventually finishing in Goa.

    Those who embark on this journey can enjoy a host of luxuries that are packed into the eighteen coaches that form the Golden Chariot.

    Eleven of these carriages are given over to sleeping quarters named after the dynasties - such as Rashtrakuta, Vijayanagara and Chalukya - which formerly ruled over territories in Karnataka.

    Each of the carriages, which cost around $350 per night for double occupancy, have a full-time coach attendant who provides an attentive, butler-like service.

    The decor of each cabin draws its inspiration from Karnataka's...
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  • Varanasi
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    Varanasi
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    Varanasi

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