Pilgrims take a holy bath during Ganga Sagar mela

Sadhus participate in religious procession royal entry Peshwai ceremony

People fly kites on the eve of Makar Sakranti festival

Pilgrims wait to board their buses on their way to Gangasagar Mela

People paint rangolis outside their home ahead of Makar Sakranti festival

Pilgrims seek blessings from Naga Sadhu in Gangasagar Mela

Police take oath with Ganga Jal in one hand ahead of their duty in Kumbh Mela 2019

Offering prayers as sun rises in Makar Sakranti festival

Makar Sankranti is observed with social festivities such as colorful decorations, fairs, dances, kite flying, bonfires and feasts.

Sadhus participate in religious procession royal entry 'Peshwai' ceremony, ahead of Kumbh Mela festival, in Allahabad

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In pics: Flying kites, feasting on sweets; people celebrate Makar Sakranti

Makar Sankranti is observed with social festivities such as colorful decorations, fairs, dances, kite flying, bonfires and feasts.

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