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An Indian sadhu - Hindu holy man - looks on from his temporary camp on Gangasagar Island, around 150 kms south of Kolkata on January 13, 2017.
More than 700, 000 Hindu pilgrims and sadhus - holy men - are expected to gather at the confluence of the River Ganges and the Bay of Bengal during the Gangasagar Mela to take a holy dip in the ocean on the occasion of Makar Sankranti, a holy day of the Hindu calendar considered to be of great religious significance in Hindu mythology.
/ AFP PHOTO / Dibyangshu SARKAR
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In this photo print, taken by Dibyangshu Sarkar for Agence France-Presse (AFP), we are transported to the mystical world of Gangasagar Island, located approximately 150 kilometers south of Kolkata. The image captures an Indian sadhu, a Hindu holy man, as he gazes upon the scene from his temporary camp. The photograph is set against the backdrop of the confluence of the sacred River Ganges and the Bay of Bengal. It is during this auspicious time that more than 700,000 Hindu pilgrims and sadhus gather at Gangasagar Mela to partake in a holy dip in the ocean on Makar Sankranti. This day holds immense religious significance in Hindu mythology and is considered one of great reverence. The sadhu's presence adds an ethereal quality to the image. His serene expression reflects years spent in devotion and spiritual contemplation. Clad in traditional saffron robes with ash smeared across his forehead, he embodies a deep connection with divinity. Sarkar's composition beautifully captures both the grandeur and tranquility surrounding this annual pilgrimage. The vertical framing emphasizes not only the vastness of nature but also highlights how small humans appear when confronted with its majesty. This stunning photograph serves as a window into India's rich cultural tapestry, where religion intertwines seamlessly with everyday life. It invites viewers to contemplate their own spirituality while marveling at both human devotion and Mother Nature's awe-inspiring beauty captured
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