ALLAHABAD, India (AP) -- Nearly 70 million Hindus are expected to take a dip in frigid temperatures at the confluence of three major rivers in north India as part of a weeks-long religious pilgrimage aimed at washing away earthly sins.
For one of the largest gatherings of people in the world, authorities have put up nearly 50,000 green, blue and brown tents and 25,000 makeshift toilets in a sprawling area of 80 square kilometers (30 square miles) on the banks of the Ganges River. Curtsey: CNN

Millions of people gather in India to celebrate the Hindu Kumbh festivals, or melas, during their 12-year cycle.
The mid-point in the cycle is being celebrated in 2007 with the Ardh Kumbh, or Half Pitcher Festival, in Allahabad in northern India. Curtsey: BBC

As many as 70 million Hindus and others are expected to converge in Allahabad for a holy dip in the Ganges over the 42-day long Ardh Kumbh festival commencing today (January 3). Curtsey: Times of India

Allahabad: Security measures were tightened and paramilitary forces deployed at the world's biggest congregation, the Ardh Kumbh Mela in Allahabad on Friday, after a terror warning was received by the intelligence services of Delhi and Mumbai. Curtsey: Yahoo News

Nearly 70 million Hindus are expected to take a dip in frigid temperatures at the confluence of three major rivers in Allahabad as part of a weeklong religious pilgrimage aimed at washing away earthly sins. Curtsey: Hindustan Times

Allahabad, Jan.5 (ANI): As millions of Hindus have congregated here to participate in the Ardh Kumbh Mela, which is held after every six years, the Naga Sadhus are drawing the maximum attention of pilgrims, including foreign tourists, attending the 42-day fair. Curtsey: Daily India

Millions of Hindus dipped into the frigid waters of three converging rivers in India Wednesday morning, marking the beginning of a 42-day bathing festival. The pilgrims say the river water in the northern city of Allahabad is holy and has the power to wash away sin and stop the endless cycle of reincarnation. Curtsey: Blogger News

Seers at the ongoing Kumbh mela have been quick to peddle their services to the thousands who come here. Curtsey: NDTV

Allahabad (Uttar Pradesh): Their fashionable façade may just be a cover up, but hidden under that façade are stories of male domination. Curtsey: IBN Live

It's a good mix of religion and business at the Ardh Kumbh.
Hundreds and thousands of pilgrims visit the holy fest and with them also come those looking to make quick money with the event being a month-long affair. Curtsey: NDTV

A devotee sacrifices water to Sun

Our lifes are rules by planets. When they support, we are happy and when they don't, we are failed. An Astrologer analyses and discribes about these good and bad periods and a Yagya  protects you from evil influences from the planets. Additionally Yagya adds more Karma that you normally lack for achieve a result / desire. Yagya is totally a safe, natural and rapid process to solve a problem caused by planets.

Naga Sadhu in Kumbh Mela 2007

Hindu devotees warm themselves around a makeshift bonfire after taking holy dips at the confluence of the Rivers Ganges, Yamuna and mythical Saraswati, on the Makar Sankranti festival, an auspicious day during the 45-day long Ardh Kumbh Mela festival in Allahabad, India, Sunday,