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  • Meeting in the food circle for lunch in a cereal field. European Rainbow Gathering of 2011 in Portugal. European Rainbow Gathering of 2011 in Portugal
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  • Thousands of members of the Rainbow Family gathered during the weekend of the Full moon celebration. European Rainbow Gathering of 2011 in Portugal
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  • Thousands of members of the Rainbow Family gathered during the weekend of the Full moon celebration. European Rainbow Gathering of 2011 in Portugal
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  • Thousands of members of the Rainbow Family gathered during the weekend of the Full moon celebration. European Rainbow Gathering of 2011 in Portugal
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  • Thousands of members of the Rainbow Family gathered during the weekend of the Full moon celebration. European Rainbow Gathering of 2011 in Portugal
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  • Having a tea while the Full moon is rising. View from the Coffee Mountain in the European Rainbow Gathering of 2011 in Portugal
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  • Relaxing at a dolmen in the village green park while watching the exhibitions for thanking for the hospitality at the small village of Salto, Montalegre. European Rainbow Gathering of 2011 in Portugal
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  • Relaxed afternoon in the Camp site in a betula forest in Serra da Cabreira during the European Rainbow Gathering of 2011 in Portugal
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  • Dinner time. People coming from the different camp areas using the paths in the mountain. European Rainbow Gathering of 2011 in Portugal
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  • Camp fire in the food circle. European Rainbow Gathering of 2011 in Portugal
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  • The most original caravans were waiting in the main road, 20 minute walk from the camp site.  European Rainbow Gathering of 2011 in Portugal
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  • Info board at the camp site, where all the announcements were made. European Rainbow Gathering of 2011 in Portugal
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  • River hideaways in Serra da Cabreira. European Rainbow Gathering of 2011 in Portugal
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  • Rock sculptures welcoming the visitors in the path from the closest village. European Rainbow Gathering of 2011 in Portugal
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  • This sculpture made on the rock 15 years ago is the only registry of the Rainbow Family passing through this mountain on the first Portuguese gathering. After each Rainbow all the human presence is erased from the natural site.
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  • Rock sculptures welcoming the visitors in the path from the closest village. European Rainbow Gathering of 2011 in Portugal
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  • Rainbow family street parade in the village of Salto thanking for the hospitality. European Rainbow Gathering of 2011 in Portugal
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  • Villagers and visitors during a festivity exhibition for thanking for the hospitality at the small village of Salto, Montalegre. European Rainbow Gathering of 2011 in Portugal
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  • Fire exhibitions in the village during a festivity for thanking for the hospitality at the small village of Salto, Montalegre. European Rainbow Gathering of 2011 in Portugal
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  • Rainbow family street parade in the village of Salto thanking for the hospitality. European Rainbow Gathering of 2011 in Portugal
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  • Rainbow family street parade in the village of Salto thanking for the hospitality. European Rainbow Gathering of 2011 in Portugal
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  • Face painting in the village green park during the exhibitions for thanking for the hospitality at the small village of Salto, Montalegre. European Rainbow Gathering of 2011 in Portugal
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  • Fire exhibitions in the village during a festivity for thanking for the hospitality at the small village of Salto, Montalegre. European Rainbow Gathering of 2011 in Portugal
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  • Rainbow family members playing in the fair bumping cars. The Rainbow family was invited to participate in the annual summer festivity of the village of Salto.  European Rainbow Gathering of 2011 in Portugal
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  • Tender moments close to the village fair. The Rainbow family was invited to participate in the annual summer festivity of the village of Salto.  European Rainbow Gathering of 2011 in Portugal
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  • Villagers and visitors dancing to the local folklore music. The Rainbow family was invited to participate in the annual summer festivity of the village of Salto.  European Rainbow Gathering of 2011 in Portugal
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  • Villagers and visitors dancing to the local folklore music. The Rainbow family was invited to participate in the annual summer festivity of the village of Salto.  European Rainbow Gathering of 2011 in Portugal
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  • The Salto church illuminated for the annual summer festivity. European Rainbow Gathering of 2011 in Portugal
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  • Celebrating in the main concert at the village annual summer festivity. The Rainbow family was invited to participate in the annual summer festivity of the village of Salto.  European Rainbow Gathering of 2011 in Portugal
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  • Fire works during the village annual summer festivity. The Rainbow family was invited to participate in the annual summer festivity of the village of Salto.  European Rainbow Gathering of 2011 in Portugal
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  • Healing moment at the village annual summer festivity. The Rainbow family was invited to participate in the annual summer festivity of the village of Salto.  European Rainbow Gathering of 2011 in Portugal
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  • A pleasant night at the village annual summer festivity. The Rainbow family was invited to participate in the annual summer festivity of the village of Salto.  European Rainbow Gathering of 2011 in Portugal
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  • Celebrating in the main concert at the village annual summer festivity. The Rainbow family was invited to participate in the annual summer festivity of the village of Salto.  European Rainbow Gathering of 2011 in Portugal
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  • Relaxed afternoon in the Camp site in a betula forest in Serra da Cabreira during the European Rainbow Gathering of 2011 in Portugal
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  • Camp fire during the European Rainbow Gathering of 2011 in Portugal
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  • Rainbow family street parade in the village of Salto thanking for the hospitality. European Rainbow Gathering of 2011 in Portugal
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  • Rainbow family street parade in the village of Salto thanking for the hospitality. European Rainbow Gathering of 2011 in Portugal
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  • Celebrating in the main concert at the village annual summer festivity. The Rainbow family was invited to participate in the annual summer festivity of the village of Salto.  European Rainbow Gathering of 2011 in Portugal
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  • Ritual pray in the Sangam. Allahabad, February 2013. // The Maha Kumbh Mela is believed to be the single largest religious gathering in the world. It’s a sacred pilgrimage celebrated every twelve years. In 2013 it has taken place in Allahabad, in the confluence of the rivers Ganga, Yamuna and Saraswati. Millions of hindu people gather on a single day for a ritual bath in the sacred waters of Ganga. The event congregate millions of devotees, sadhus and sadhvis of all the akharas coming from all over India. in the Sangam. Allahabad, February 2013. // The Maha Kumbh Mela is believed to be the single largest religious gathering in the world. It’s a sacred pilgrimage celebrated every twelve years. In 2013 it has taken place in Allahabad, in the confluence of the rivers Ganga, Yamuna and Saraswati. Millions of hindu people gather on a single day for a ritual bath in the sacred waters of Ganga. The event congregate millions of devotees, sadhus and sadhvis of all the akharas coming from all over India.
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  • Guru Om Dad Giri of the Juna Akhara. She was initiated 25 years ago. Allahabad, February 2013 // The Maha Kumbh Mela is believed to be the single largest religious gathering in the world. It’s a sacred pilgrimage celebrated every twelve years. In 2013 it has taken place in Allahabad, in the confluence of the rivers Ganga, Yamuna and Saraswati. Millions of hindu people gather on a single day for a ritual bath in the sacred waters of Ganga. The event congregate millions of devotees, sadhus and sadhvis of all the akharas coming from all over India.// The Maha Kumbh Mela is believed to be the single largest religious gathering in the world. It’s a sacred pilgrimage celebrated every twelve years. In 2013 it has taken place in Allahabad, in the confluence of the rivers Ganga, Yamuna and Saraswati. Millions of hindu people gather on a single day for a ritual bath in the sacred waters of Ganga. The event congregate millions of devotees, sadhus and sadhvis of all the akharas coming from all over India.
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  • Ritual bath in the Sangam. Allahabad, February 2013. // The Maha Kumbh Mela is believed to be the single largest religious gathering in the world. It’s a sacred pilgrimage celebrated every twelve years. In 2013 it has taken place in Allahabad, in the confluence of the rivers Ganga, Yamuna and Saraswati. Millions of hindu people gather on a single day for a ritual bath in the sacred waters of Ganga. The event congregate millions of devotees, sadhus and sadhvis of all the akharas coming from all over India.
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  • Ritual bath in the Sangam. Allahabad, February 2013. // The Maha Kumbh Mela is believed to be the single largest religious gathering in the world. It’s a sacred pilgrimage celebrated every twelve years. In 2013 it has taken place in Allahabad, in the confluence of the rivers Ganga, Yamuna and Saraswati. Millions of hindu people gather on a single day for a ritual bath in the sacred waters of Ganga. The event congregate millions of devotees, sadhus and sadhvis of all the akharas coming from all over India.
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  • Ritual bath in the Sangam. Allahabad, February 2013. // The Maha Kumbh Mela is believed to be the single largest religious gathering in the world. It’s a sacred pilgrimage celebrated every twelve years. In 2013 it has taken place in Allahabad, in the confluence of the rivers Ganga, Yamuna and Saraswati. Millions of hindu people gather on a single day for a ritual bath in the sacred waters of Ganga. The event congregate millions of devotees, sadhus and sadhvis of all the akharas coming from all over India.
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  • Ritual bath in the Sangam. Allahabad, February 2013. // The Maha Kumbh Mela is believed to be the single largest religious gathering in the world. It’s a sacred pilgrimage celebrated every twelve years. In 2013 it has taken place in Allahabad, in the confluence of the rivers Ganga, Yamuna and Saraswati. Millions of hindu people gather on a single day for a ritual bath in the sacred waters of Ganga. The event congregate millions of devotees, sadhus and sadhvis of all the akharas coming from all over India.
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  • Ritual bath in the Sangam. Allahabad, February 2013. // The Maha Kumbh Mela is believed to be the single largest religious gathering in the world. It’s a sacred pilgrimage celebrated every twelve years. In 2013 it has taken place in Allahabad, in the confluence of the rivers Ganga, Yamuna and Saraswati. Millions of hindu people gather on a single day for a ritual bath in the sacred waters of Ganga. The event congregate millions of devotees, sadhus and sadhvis of all the akharas coming from all over India.
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  • Millions of pilgrims  move to Allahabad to take the ritual bath. Allahabad, February 2013. // The Maha Kumbh Mela is believed to be the single largest religious gathering in the world. It’s a sacred pilgrimage celebrated every twelve years. In 2013 it has taken place in Allahabad, in the confluence of the rivers Ganga, Yamuna and Saraswati. Millions of hindu people gather on a single day for a ritual bath in the sacred waters of Ganga. The event congregate millions of devotees, sadhus and sadhvis of all the akharas coming from all over India.
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  • Durga Dev Sadhvi, of the Juna Akhara. She was initiated 20 years ago. Allahabad, February 2013 // The Maha Kumbh Mela is believed to be the single largest religious gathering in the world. It’s a sacred pilgrimage celebrated every twelve years. In 2013 it has taken place in Allahabad, in the confluence of the rivers Ganga, Yamuna and Saraswati. Millions of hindu people gather on a single day for a ritual bath in the sacred waters of Ganga. The event congregate millions of devotees, sadhus and sadhvis of all the akharas coming from all over India.
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  • Young sadhvi Dev Puri. 22 years old. She was initiated two years ago. Allahabad, February 2013 // The Maha Kumbh Mela is believed to be the single largest religious gathering in the world. It’s a sacred pilgrimage celebrated every twelve years. In 2013 it has taken place in Allahabad, in the confluence of the rivers Ganga, Yamuna and Saraswati. Millions of hindu people gather on a single day for a ritual bath in the sacred waters of Ganga. The event congregate millions of devotees, sadhus and sadhvis of all the akharas coming from all over India.
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  • The arti in the Sangam. Allahabad, February 2013. // The Maha Kumbh Mela is believed to be the single largest religious gathering in the world. It’s a sacred pilgrimage celebrated every twelve years. In 2013 it has taken place in Allahabad, in the confluence of the rivers Ganga, Yamuna and Saraswati. Millions of hindu people gather on a single day for a ritual bath in the sacred waters of Ganga. The event congregate millions of devotees, sadhus and sadhvis of all the akharas coming from all over India.
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  • Pilgrims congregate around the fire after taking the ritual bath. Allahabad, February 2013. // The Maha Kumbh Mela is believed to be the single largest religious gathering in the world. It’s a sacred pilgrimage celebrated every twelve years. In 2013 it has taken place in Allahabad, in the confluence of the rivers Ganga, Yamuna and Saraswati. Millions of hindu people gather on a single day for a ritual bath in the sacred waters of Ganga. The event congregate millions of devotees, sadhus and sadhvis of all the akharas coming from all over India.
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  • Millions of tents are installed for the pilgrims. Allahabad, February 2013. // The Maha Kumbh Mela is believed to be the single largest religious gathering in the world. It’s a sacred pilgrimage celebrated every twelve years. In 2013 it has taken place in Allahabad, in the confluence of the rivers Ganga, Yamuna and Saraswati. Millions of hindu people gather on a single day for a ritual bath in the sacred waters of Ganga. The event congregate millions of devotees, sadhus and sadhvis of all the akharas coming from all over India.
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  • Naga Sadhus procession of Basant Panchami Snan. 15th of February, Allahabad. // The Maha Kumbh Mela is believed to be the single largest religious gathering in the world. It’s a sacred pilgrimage celebrated every twelve years. In 2013 it has taken place in Allahabad, in the confluence of the rivers Ganga, Yamuna and Saraswati. Millions of hindu people gather on a single day for a ritual bath in the sacred waters of Ganga. The event congregate millions of devotees, sadhus and sadhvis of all the akharas coming from all over India.
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  • Naga Sadhus procession of Basant Panchami Snan. 15th of February, Allahabad. // The Maha Kumbh Mela is believed to be the single largest religious gathering in the world. It’s a sacred pilgrimage celebrated every twelve years. In 2013 it has taken place in Allahabad, in the confluence of the rivers Ganga, Yamuna and Saraswati. Millions of hindu people gather on a single day for a ritual bath in the sacred waters of Ganga. The event congregate millions of devotees, sadhus and sadhvis of all the akharas coming from all over India.
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  • Ritual bath in the Sangam. Allahabad, February 2013. // The Maha Kumbh Mela is believed to be the single largest religious gathering in the world. It’s a sacred pilgrimage celebrated every twelve years. In 2013 it has taken place in Allahabad, in the confluence of the rivers Ganga, Yamuna and Saraswati. Millions of hindu people gather on a single day for a ritual bath in the sacred waters of Ganga. The event congregate millions of devotees, sadhus and sadhvis of all the akharas coming from all over India.
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  • Naga Sadhus procession of Basant Panchami Snan. 15th of February, Allahabad. // The Maha Kumbh Mela is believed to be the single largest religious gathering in the world. It’s a sacred pilgrimage celebrated every twelve years. In 2013 it has taken place in Allahabad, in the confluence of the rivers Ganga, Yamuna and Saraswati. Millions of hindu people gather on a single day for a ritual bath in the sacred waters of Ganga. The event congregate millions of devotees, sadhus and sadhvis of all the akharas coming from all over India.
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  • Ritual bath in the Sangam. Allahabad, February 2013. // The Maha Kumbh Mela is believed to be the single largest religious gathering in the world. It’s a sacred pilgrimage celebrated every twelve years. In 2013 it has taken place in Allahabad, in the confluence of the rivers Ganga, Yamuna and Saraswati. Millions of hindu people gather on a single day for a ritual bath in the sacred waters of Ganga. The event congregate millions of devotees, sadhus and sadhvis of all the akharas coming from all over India.
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  • Ritual bath in the Sangam. Allahabad, February 2013. // The Maha Kumbh Mela is believed to be the single largest religious gathering in the world. It’s a sacred pilgrimage celebrated every twelve years. In 2013 it has taken place in Allahabad, in the confluence of the rivers Ganga, Yamuna and Saraswati. Millions of hindu people gather on a single day for a ritual bath in the sacred waters of Ganga. The event congregate millions of devotees, sadhus and sadhvis of all the akharas coming from all over India.
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  • Many devotees cut their hair as a part of the ritual. February 2013, Allahabad. // The Maha Kumbh Mela is believed to be the single largest religious gathering in the world. It’s a sacred pilgrimage celebrated every twelve years. In 2013 it has taken place in Allahabad, in the confluence of the rivers Ganga, Yamuna and Saraswati. Millions of hindu people gather on a single day for a ritual bath in the sacred waters of Ganga. The event congregate millions of devotees, sadhus and sadhvis of all the akharas coming from all over India.
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  • Ritual bath in the Sangam. February 2013, Allahabad. // The Maha Kumbh Mela is believed to be the single largest religious gathering in the world. It’s a sacred pilgrimage celebrated every twelve years. In 2013 it has taken place in Allahabad, in the confluence of the rivers Ganga, Yamuna and Saraswati. Millions of hindu people gather on a single day for a ritual bath in the sacred waters of Ganga. The event congregate millions of devotees, sadhus and sadhvis of all the akharas coming from all over India.
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  • Naga Sadhus are considered saints. They give their blessing to the devotees. February 2013, Allahabad. //The Maha Kumbh Mela is believed to be the single largest religious gathering in the world. It’s a sacred pilgrimage celebrated every twelve years. In 2013 it has taken place in Allahabad, in the confluence of the rivers Ganga, Yamuna and Saraswati. Millions of hindu people gather on a single day for a ritual bath in the sacred waters of Ganga. The event congregate millions of devotees, sadhus and sadhvis of all the akharas coming from all over India.
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  • Ritual bath in the Sangam. Allahabad, February 2013. // The Maha Kumbh Mela is believed to be the single largest religious gathering in the world. It’s a sacred pilgrimage celebrated every twelve years. In 2013 it has taken place in Allahabad, in the confluence of the rivers Ganga, Yamuna and Saraswati. Millions of hindu people gather on a single day for a ritual bath in the sacred waters of Ganga. The event congregate millions of devotees, sadhus and sadhvis of all the akharas coming from all over India.
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  • Ritual bath in the Sangam. Allahabad, February 2013. // The Maha Kumbh Mela is believed to be the single largest religious gathering in the world. It’s a sacred pilgrimage celebrated every twelve years. In 2013 it has taken place in Allahabad, in the confluence of the rivers Ganga, Yamuna and Saraswati. Millions of hindu people gather on a single day for a ritual bath in the sacred waters of Ganga. The event congregate millions of devotees, sadhus and sadhvis of all the akharas coming from all over India.
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  • Ritual bath in the Sangam. Allahabad, February 2013. // The Maha Kumbh Mela is believed to be the single largest religious gathering in the world. It’s a sacred pilgrimage celebrated every twelve years. In 2013 it has taken place in Allahabad, in the confluence of the rivers Ganga, Yamuna and Saraswati. Millions of hindu people gather on a single day for a ritual bath in the sacred waters of Ganga. The event congregate millions of devotees, sadhus and sadhvis of all the akharas coming from all over India.
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  • Ritual bath in the Sangam. Allahabad, February 2013. // The Maha Kumbh Mela is believed to be the single largest religious gathering in the world. It’s a sacred pilgrimage celebrated every twelve years. In 2013 it has taken place in Allahabad, in the confluence of the rivers Ganga, Yamuna and Saraswati. Millions of hindu people gather on a single day for a ritual bath in the sacred waters of Ganga. The event congregate millions of devotees, sadhus and sadhvis of all the akharas coming from all over India.
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  • Ritual prayer in the Sangam. Allahabad, February 2013. // The Maha Kumbh Mela is believed to be the single largest religious gathering in the world. It’s a sacred pilgrimage celebrated every twelve years. In 2013 it has taken place in Allahabad, in the confluence of the rivers Ganga, Yamuna and Saraswati. Millions of hindu people gather on a single day for a ritual bath in the sacred waters of Ganga. The event congregate millions of devotees, sadhus and sadhvis of all the akharas coming from all over India.
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  • Ritual bath in the Sangam. Allahabad, February 2013. // The Maha Kumbh Mela is believed to be the single largest religious gathering in the world. It’s a sacred pilgrimage celebrated every twelve years. In 2013 it has taken place in Allahabad, in the confluence of the rivers Ganga, Yamuna and Saraswati. Millions of hindu people gather on a single day for a ritual bath in the sacred waters of Ganga. The event congregate millions of devotees, sadhus and sadhvis of all the akharas coming from all over India.
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  • Ritual bath in the Sangam. Allahabad, February 2013. // The Maha Kumbh Mela is believed to be the single largest religious gathering in the world. It’s a sacred pilgrimage celebrated every twelve years. In 2013 it has taken place in Allahabad, in the confluence of the rivers Ganga, Yamuna and Saraswati. Millions of hindu people gather on a single day for a ritual bath in the sacred waters of Ganga. The event congregate millions of devotees, sadhus and sadhvis of all the akharas coming from all over India.
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  • Ritual bath in the Sangam. Allahabad, February 2013. // The Maha Kumbh Mela is believed to be the single largest religious gathering in the world. It’s a sacred pilgrimage celebrated every twelve years. In 2013 it has taken place in Allahabad, in the confluence of the rivers Ganga, Yamuna and Saraswati. Millions of hindu people gather on a single day for a ritual bath in the sacred waters of Ganga. The event congregate millions of devotees, sadhus and sadhvis of all the akharas coming from all over India.
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  • Ritual bath in the Sangam. Allahabad, February 2013. // The Maha Kumbh Mela is believed to be the single largest religious gathering in the world. It’s a sacred pilgrimage celebrated every twelve years. In 2013 it has taken place in Allahabad, in the confluence of the rivers Ganga, Yamuna and Saraswati. Millions of hindu people gather on a single day for a ritual bath in the sacred waters of Ganga. The event congregate millions of devotees, sadhus and sadhvis of all the akharas coming from all over India.
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  • Ritual bath in the Sangam. Allahabad, February 2013. // The Maha Kumbh Mela is believed to be the single largest religious gathering in the world. It’s a sacred pilgrimage celebrated every twelve years. In 2013 it has taken place in Allahabad, in the confluence of the rivers Ganga, Yamuna and Saraswati. Millions of hindu people gather on a single day for a ritual bath in the sacred waters of Ganga. The event congregate millions of devotees, sadhus and sadhvis of all the akharas coming from all over India.
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  • Millions of pilgrims  move to Allahabad to take the ritual bath. Allahabad, February 2013. // The Maha Kumbh Mela is believed to be the single largest religious gathering in the world. It’s a sacred pilgrimage celebrated every twelve years. In 2013 it has taken place in Allahabad, in the confluence of the rivers Ganga, Yamuna and Saraswati. Millions of hindu people gather on a single day for a ritual bath in the sacred waters of Ganga. The event congregate millions of devotees, sadhus and sadhvis of all the akharas coming from all over India.
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  • Millions of tents are installed for the pilgrims. Allahabad, February 2013. // The Maha Kumbh Mela is believed to be the single largest religious gathering in the world. It’s a sacred pilgrimage celebrated every twelve years. In 2013 it has taken place in Allahabad, in the confluence of the rivers Ganga, Yamuna and Saraswati. Millions of hindu people gather on a single day for a ritual bath in the sacred waters of Ganga. The event congregate millions of devotees, sadhus and sadhvis of all the akharas coming from all over India.
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  • Guru Om Dad Giri of the Juna Akhara. She was initiated 25 years ago. Allahabad, February 2013 // The Maha Kumbh Mela is believed to be the single largest religious gathering in the world. It’s a sacred pilgrimage celebrated every twelve years. In 2013 it has taken place in Allahabad, in the confluence of the rivers Ganga, Yamuna and Saraswati. Millions of hindu people gather on a single day for a ritual bath in the sacred waters of Ganga. The event congregate millions of devotees, sadhus and sadhvis of all the akharas coming from all over India.
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  • Ritual bath in the Sangam. Allahabad, February 2013. // The Maha Kumbh Mela is believed to be the single largest religious gathering in the world. It’s a sacred pilgrimage celebrated every twelve years. In 2013 it has taken place in Allahabad, in the confluence of the rivers Ganga, Yamuna and Saraswati. Millions of hindu people gather on a single day for a ritual bath in the sacred waters of Ganga. The event congregate millions of devotees, sadhus and sadhvis of all the akharas coming from all over India.
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  • Shiv Giri, from USA and Shiva Giri, from Rusia. They are married in the real life and are brothers in the spiritual life. They belong to the Juna Akhara. Allahabad, February 2013 // The Maha Kumbh Mela is believed to be the single largest religious gathering in the world. It’s a sacred pilgrimage celebrated every twelve years. In 2013 it has taken place in Allahabad, in the confluence of the rivers Ganga, Yamuna and Saraswati. Millions of hindu people gather on a single day for a ritual bath in the sacred waters of Ganga. The event congregate millions of devotees, sadhus and sadhvis of all the akharas coming from all over India.
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  • Ritual bath in the Sangam. Allahabad, February 2013. // The Maha Kumbh Mela is believed to be the single largest religious gathering in the world. It’s a sacred pilgrimage celebrated every twelve years. In 2013 it has taken place in Allahabad, in the confluence of the rivers Ganga, Yamuna and Saraswati. Millions of hindu people gather on a single day for a ritual bath in the sacred waters of Ganga. The event congregate millions of devotees, sadhus and sadhvis of all the akharas coming from all over India.
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  • Ritual bath in the Sangam. Allahabad, February 2013. // The Maha Kumbh Mela is believed to be the single largest religious gathering in the world. It’s a sacred pilgrimage celebrated every twelve years. In 2013 it has taken place in Allahabad, in the confluence of the rivers Ganga, Yamuna and Saraswati. Millions of hindu people gather on a single day for a ritual bath in the sacred waters of Ganga. The event congregate millions of devotees, sadhus and sadhvis of all the akharas coming from all over India.
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  • A devotee prays during a ritual bath. Allahabad, February 2013. // The Maha Kumbh Mela is believed to be the single largest religious gathering in the world. It’s a sacred pilgrimage celebrated every twelve years. In 2013 it has taken place in Allahabad, in the confluence of the rivers Ganga, Yamuna and Saraswati. Millions of hindu people gather on a single day for a ritual bath in the sacred waters of Ganga. The event congregate millions of devotees, sadhus and sadhvis of all the akharas coming from all over India.
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  • Naga Sadhus procession of Basant Panchami Snan. 15th of February, Allahabad. // The Maha Kumbh Mela is believed to be the single largest religious gathering in the world. It’s a sacred pilgrimage celebrated every twelve years. In 2013 it has taken place in Allahabad, in the confluence of the rivers Ganga, Yamuna and Saraswati. Millions of hindu people gather on a single day for a ritual bath in the sacred waters of Ganga. The event congregate millions of devotees, sadhus and sadhvis of all the akharas coming from all over India.
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  • Procession of sadhus the Basant Panchami Snan. 15th of February, Allahabad 2013. // The Maha Kumbh Mela is believed to be the single largest religious gathering in the world. It’s a sacred pilgrimage celebrated every twelve years. In 2013 it has taken place in Allahabad, in the confluence of the rivers Ganga, Yamuna and Saraswati. Millions of hindu people gather on a single day for a ritual bath in the sacred waters of Ganga. The event congregate millions of devotees, sadhus and sadhvis of all the akharas coming from all over India.
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  • Naga Sadhus procession of Basant Panchami Snan. 15th of February, Allahabad. // The Maha Kumbh Mela is believed to be the single largest religious gathering in the world. It’s a sacred pilgrimage celebrated every twelve years. In 2013 it has taken place in Allahabad, in the confluence of the rivers Ganga, Yamuna and Saraswati. Millions of hindu people gather on a single day for a ritual bath in the sacred waters of Ganga. The event congregate millions of devotees, sadhus and sadhvis of all the akharas coming from all over India.
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  • Devotees watching the procession of Sadhus, the Basant Panchami Snan. 15th of February, Allahabad 2013. // The Maha Kumbh Mela is believed to be the single largest religious gathering in the world. It’s a sacred pilgrimage celebrated every twelve years. In 2013 it has taken place in Allahabad, in the confluence of the rivers Ganga, Yamuna and Saraswati. Millions of hindu people gather on a single day for a ritual bath in the sacred waters of Ganga. The event congregate millions of devotees, sadhus and sadhvis of all the akharas coming from all over India.
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  • Ritual bath in the Sangam. Allahabad, February 2013. // The Maha Kumbh Mela is believed to be the single largest religious gathering in the world. It’s a sacred pilgrimage celebrated every twelve years. In 2013 it has taken place in Allahabad, in the confluence of the rivers Ganga, Yamuna and Saraswati. Millions of hindu people gather on a single day for a ritual bath in the sacred waters of Ganga. The event congregate millions of devotees, sadhus and sadhvis of all the akharas coming from all over India.
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  • The Naga Sadhus are considered the most primitive state in the spiritual cicle of the Sadhus. They cover their body with ash. February 2013, Allahabad //The Maha Kumbh Mela is believed to be the single largest religious gathering in the world. It’s a sacred pilgrimage celebrated every twelve years. In 2013 it has taken place in Allahabad, in the confluence of the rivers Ganga, Yamuna and Saraswati. Millions of hindu people gather on a single day for a ritual bath in the sacred waters of Ganga. The event congregate millions of devotees, sadhus and sadhvis of all the akharas coming from all over India.
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  • The Naga Sadhus are considered the most primitive state in the spiritual cicle of the Sadhus. They cover their body with ash. February 2013, Allahabad //The Maha Kumbh Mela is believed to be the single largest religious gathering in the world. It’s a sacred pilgrimage celebrated every twelve years. In 2013 it has taken place in Allahabad, in the confluence of the rivers Ganga, Yamuna and Saraswati. Millions of hindu people gather on a single day for a ritual bath in the sacred waters of Ganga. The event congregate millions of devotees, sadhus and sadhvis of all the akharas coming from all over India.
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  • Devotees inside a tent. February 2013, Allahabad. //The Maha Kumbh Mela is believed to be the single largest religious gathering in the world. It’s a sacred pilgrimage celebrated every twelve years. In 2013 it has taken place in Allahabad, in the confluence of the rivers Ganga, Yamuna and Saraswati. Millions of hindu people gather on a single day for a ritual bath in the sacred waters of Ganga. The event congregate millions of devotees, sadhus and sadhvis of all the akharas coming from all over India.
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  • Sadhus smoking hashish. February 2013, Allahabad. //The Maha Kumbh Mela is believed to be the single largest religious gathering in the world. It’s a sacred pilgrimage celebrated every twelve years. In 2013 it has taken place in Allahabad, in the confluence of the rivers Ganga, Yamuna and Saraswati. Millions of hindu people gather on a single day for a ritual bath in the sacred waters of Ganga. The event congregate millions of devotees, sadhus and sadhvis of all the akharas coming from all over India.
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  • Women hold their saris to get dry after the ritual bath. February 2013, Allahabad. // The Maha Kumbh Mela is believed to be the single largest religious gathering in the world. It’s a sacred pilgrimage celebrated every twelve years. In 2013 it has taken place in Allahabad, in the confluence of the rivers Ganga, Yamuna and Saraswati. Millions of hindu people gather on a single day for a ritual bath in the sacred waters of Ganga. The event congregate millions of devotees, sadhus and sadhvis of all the akharas coming from all over India.
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  • Town residents gather at the town school building in Majatre, Honduras for the visit of a priest who makes his way up into the mountains to conduct mass once a month.  Many of Honduras small villages lie in remote mountainous areas, isolated from the larger towns with no water or electricity.  Honduras is considered the third poorest country in the Western Hemisphere (Haiti, Nicaragua). With over 50% of the population living below the poverty line and 28% unemployed, Hondurans frequently turn to illegal immigration as a solution to their desperate situation. The Department of Homeland Security has noted an 95% increase in illegal immigrants coming from Honduras between 2000 and 2009, the largest increase of any country.
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  • Tchikuteny?s big family gather in a cue, chanting after leaving the church. In Angola?s Namibe desert, at Giraul, in the Namibe province, Tchikuteny, from the Mucubal tribe, is the leader of a big family, maybe the biggest family in the world.<br />
He is the chief leader, the manager and responsible for the entire village. <br />
In his village, Tchikuteny lives nowadays with most of his big family, his 33 wives, that were once 43, but 10 left the village, and most of their descendants.<br />
Tchikuteny maintains the registry of all the new-borns, totalizing 154 sons, and his grandsons, that are around 60. Nowadays, 4 new babies are on the way, and 3 great grand children were born recently.<br />
Huge harmony, love and respect transpire in the village atmosphere. The sense of a community is the pillar of their sustainability and sustenance and their autonomy depends prominently on cattle and agriculture that is made by the villagers. Nevertheless, Tchikuteny village is in close connection with their surrounding communities. Children attend Giraul School and there is proximity and relations with the extended family that lives in the surroundings.<br />
Being the spiritual leader of the community, Tchikuteny is also responsible for the weekly religious works that happens in the village church. <br />
This big family opened his doors to share with us their daily lives.
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  • A large crowd gathers at the Dr. Miguel Sanchez health center in Guaimaca, Honduras.  The health care situation in Honduras is in dire need, as villagers are forced to either go to the healthcenter for a little money or go to the hospital which is a fully paid health facility and few can afford. Honduras is considered the third poorest country in the Western Hemisphere (Haiti, Nicaragua). With over 50% of the population living below the poverty line and 28% unemployed, Hondurans frequently turn to illegal immigration as a solution to their desperate situation. The Department of Homeland Security has noted an 95% increase in illegal immigrants coming from Honduras between 2000 and 2009, the largest increase of any country.
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  • People gathering around the holy man in Bafata-Oio village, Aladji Fode Mai Toure, expecting his blessing and listening to his advice. Locally known as "Homem Grande", meaning 'great man', serving as a community and local leader. Half of the population are considered to be muslim.
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  • It’s in a small village in the north of Portugal, Barroselas that one of the most important metal festivals from Europe happens every year-Barroselas Metal Fest.<br />
Metal fans come from all over Portugal and Spain and for five days camp in the forest around the festival tents.<br />
This is a series of portraits of that small group of fans.
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  • It’s in a small village in the north of Portugal, Barroselas that one of the most important metal festivals from Europe happens every year-Barroselas Metal Fest.<br />
Metal fans come from all over Portugal and Spain and for five days camp in the forest around the festival tents.<br />
This is a series of portraits of that small group of fans.
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  • It’s in a small village in the north of Portugal, Barroselas that one of the most important metal festivals from Europe happens every year-Barroselas Metal Fest.<br />
Metal fans come from all over Portugal and Spain and for five days camp in the forest around the festival tents.<br />
This is a series of portraits of that small group of fans.
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  • It’s in a small village in the north of Portugal, Barroselas that one of the most important metal festivals from Europe happens every year-Barroselas Metal Fest.<br />
Metal fans come from all over Portugal and Spain and for five days camp in the forest around the festival tents.<br />
This is a series of portraits of that small group of fans.
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  • It’s in a small village in the north of Portugal, Barroselas that one of the most important metal festivals from Europe happens every year-Barroselas Metal Fest.<br />
Metal fans come from all over Portugal and Spain and for five days camp in the forest around the festival tents.<br />
This is a series of portraits of that small group of fans.
    h_00018573.jpg
  • It’s in a small village in the north of Portugal, Barroselas that one of the most important metal festivals from Europe happens every year-Barroselas Metal Fest.<br />
Metal fans come from all over Portugal and Spain and for five days camp in the forest around the festival tents.<br />
This is a series of portraits of that small group of fans.
    h_00018572.jpg
  • It’s in a small village in the north of Portugal, Barroselas that one of the most important metal festivals from Europe happens every year-Barroselas Metal Fest.<br />
Metal fans come from all over Portugal and Spain and for five days camp in the forest around the festival tents.<br />
This is a series of portraits of that small group of fans.
    h_00018570.jpg
  • It’s in a small village in the north of Portugal, Barroselas that one of the most important metal festivals from Europe happens every year-Barroselas Metal Fest.<br />
Metal fans come from all over Portugal and Spain and for five days camp in the forest around the festival tents.<br />
This is a series of portraits of that small group of fans.
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