The Kumbh Mela festival in the northern Indian city of Allahabad is billed as the largest gathering of humanity on earth, with 110 million people expected to attend over 49 days.
Bridge number two in Prayagraj. When you couldn't access the bridge because of the incredible crowd of pilgrims, you do like these musicians. You climb on the cylindrical studs with care and take the picture.
He is known as the one-armed baba. For the past 15 years this sadhu has kept his right arm up in the air. He can no longer bend it, and his nails have turned into spiralling claws. He has to perform all other functions with his left arm. But the esoteric feat of endurance - his disciples agree - has earned him much spiritual merit. "By holding his arm in the air he gains long life and other powers," one disciple explains.
