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Wednesday, 24 January, 2001, 10:39 GMT

In Pictures: Holy dip


Millions of Hindu pilgrims have been taking part in a holy dip at the banks of the Ganges in northern India on the most important day of the Kumbh Mela religious festival.

Pontoon bridges

River's edge

Naga sadhus

Holy man


Holy dip

Tourist


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