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Added on the 06/10/2021 14:00:00 - Copyright : EFE Inglés
Hindu pilgrims brace the cold to take a dip in the Ganges in India before sunrise on the day of the Kumbh Mela -- a religious festival that attracts millions each time it is held. Despite India having the second largest number of coronavirus infections in the world -- and more than 150,000 deaths -- that has not stopped devout Hindus from making the pilgrimage. IMAGES
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Hundreds of thousands of Hindu pilgrims take a dip in the holy Ganges river to mark the beginning of Kumbh Mela- the world’s largest religious gathering – amid fears of coronavirus pandemic. Pilgrims from across India plunged into the sacred river at designated spots in the northern city of Haridwar, where the current mega event is being held. The number of pilgrims attending is expected to reach millions. IMAGES