Sadhus at the Kumbh Mela

May 3, 2012 • Photography & Travel

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Photo of a monk/sadhu at the Kumbha Mela festival in Allahabad

Here’s the final photo in our 14 day series of images of Sadhus. The biggest gathering of sadhus takes place every 3 years at the Kumbha Mela festival. It comes around again next year but time a little special. Every 12 years the full festival is celebrated and this just happens to be in 2013.

Our spiritual adventure to the Kumbha Mela in February 2013 is ideal for those seeking a spiritual journey and unparalleled photographic opportunities. If you’d like to find out more information about this tour to North India and the Kumbha Mela festival click here.

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