India's Kumbh Mela and Magh Mela festivals

Thousands gather to take an icy dip in the Ganges River during festivals aimed at cleansing sin.

A Hindu holy man waits for devotees to take blessings from the fire that burns in his holy lamp near the Ganges River at Haridwar. Photo / AP

Image 1 of 19: A Hindu holy man waits for devotees to take blessings from the fire that burns in his holy lamp near the Ganges River at Haridwar. Photo / AP

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