The continuing Maha Kumbh

Agencies Published February 7, 2013

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Hindu holy men of the Juna Akhara sect participate in a ritual that is believed to rid them of all ties in this life and dedicate themselves to serving God as a "Naga" or naked holy men, at Sangam, the confluence of the Ganges and Yamuna River during the Maha Kumbh festival in Allahabad, India, Thursday, Feb. 7, 2013. The significance of nakedness is that they will not have any worldly ties to material belongings, even something as simple as clothes. This ritual that transforms selected holy men to Naga can only be done at the Kumbh festival.—Text by AP, Photos by Agencies

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samir

Feb 08, 2013 04:30pm

To increase the horizons of our thoughts beyond the preaching in holy quran. To make an effort to help us understand that Islam is one way to get closer to God. There are other religions which give same destination and the experience of journey through each is unique. To help you understand the philosophy of other faiths as well so you accept all faiths than to hate them as lesser creatures on earth.

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Chittar Kumar

Feb 08, 2013 04:58pm

In theory, nothing. Newspapers report major events in all countries and that is how knowledge about current events is gained and one gets knowledgeable in this world. So, if you wish Dawn to report only on events concerning Pakistan, it will be bombs,violence, threats etc 80%. I am hoping your idea of a knowledgeable Pakistani is not about that?

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Secular no more

Feb 08, 2013 07:43am

The more i see pictures like this, the more i become optimistic that PAKISTAN will change one day...thank you DAWN

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Aamir Farooq

Feb 08, 2013 05:27am

Can someone tell me what do Pakistanis have to do with this Kumbh thing?

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vinayak

Feb 08, 2013 06:52pm

Amazing pics!! Just liked all the pics.. fantastic work by the photographer..Superb!

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vijay

Feb 08, 2013 10:40am

amazing snaps which could not seen in any Indian newspapers. Thank you Dawn.

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Rocky

Feb 08, 2013 07:10pm

One thing to take away from Kumbh is how to live in peace with people worshipping different gods and beliefs.

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anand

Feb 07, 2013 06:02pm

Nice pics! But you only covered one akhara. Should have taken more pics of motley crowd.

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IRUM

Feb 09, 2013 04:43am

So that we do not continue to live like that frog in the well.

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Neel

Feb 09, 2013 06:08am

News is nothing to dadicated to only a singke person but also provide the information to all who needs,May be you don't need such kind of news but some other may be intrested to get the exposure of world.

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ToutatisCeltic

Feb 09, 2013 08:02am

They do look like inferior creatures in the photos...

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Ambreen Gul

Feb 09, 2013 08:07am

They seem to be living in the well, cesspool, sewage .

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Sam

Feb 09, 2013 08:09am

The Kumbh thingy is where they come for their yearly bath.

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Dilip

Feb 09, 2013 11:42am

Either ignore it or try to understand :-)

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Jim

Feb 09, 2013 12:17pm

They are all Hindu Lalas. Worshipping their very many gods and godesses. There is no notion of your sentiment there.

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