Dip done, shave I must!

All roads led to Haridwar : An ocean of humanity -15 million - descending for a single day dip in the Ganges on the April 14 (New Year day for many). It is considered to be a journey for redemption in life - the Mahakumbh' @ Haridwar. I was told during interactions that just like going to Haj (Mecca), most save everything to make this journey of their lives. I noticed people walking hundreds of miles (mostly elderly) for those 10 minutes of dip with the mother – Holy Ganges - and a few minutes of solitude even in the midst of the human ocean. It was a profound revelation for me. I went through my own internal journey. Certainly a journey of life-time!

All roads led to Haridwar : An ocean of humanity -15 million - descending for a single day dip in the Ganges on the April 14 (New Year day for many). It is considered to be a journey for redemption in life - the Mahakumbh' @ Haridwar. I was told during interactions that just like going to Haj (Mecca), most save everything to make this journey of their lives. I noticed people walking hundreds of miles (mostly elderly) for those 10 minutes of dip with the mother – Holy Ganges - and a few minutes of solitude even in the midst of the human ocean. It was a profound revelation for me. I went through my own internal journey. Certainly a journey of life-time!

All roads led to Haridwar : An ocean of humanity -15 million - descending for a single day dip in the Ganges on the April 14 (New Year day for many). It is considered to be a journey for redemption in life - the Mahakumbh' @ Haridwar. I was told during interactions that just like going to Haj (Mecca), most save everything to make this journey of their lives. I noticed people walking hundreds of miles (mostly elderly) for those 10 minutes of dip with the mother – Holy Ganges - and a few minutes of solitude even in the midst of the human ocean. It was a profound revelation for me. I went through my own internal journey. Certainly a journey of life-time!

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Om Namah Shivaya!

All roads led to Haridwar : An ocean of humanity -15 million - descending for a single day dip in the Ganges on the April 14 (New Year day for many). It is considered to be a journey for redemption in life - the Mahakumbh' @ Haridwar. I was told during interactions that just like going to Haj (Mecca), most save everything to make this journey of their lives. I noticed people walking hundreds of miles (mostly elderly) for those 10 minutes of dip with the mother – Holy Ganges - and a few minutes of solitude even in the midst of the human ocean. It was a profound revelation for me. I went through my own internal journey. Certainly a journey of life-time!

All roads led to Haridwar : An ocean of humanity -15 million - descending for a single day dip in the Ganges on the April 14 (New Year day for many). It is considered to be a journey for redemption in life - the Mahakumbh' @ Haridwar. I was told during interactions that just like going to Haj (Mecca), most save everything to make this journey of their lives. I noticed people walking hundreds of miles (mostly elderly) for those 10 minutes of dip with the mother – Holy Ganges - and a few minutes of solitude even in the midst of the human ocean. It was a profound revelation for me. I went through my own internal journey. Certainly a journey of life-time!

The youngest member of the family get her turn to give harti to the holy mother, Ganga

All roads led to Haridwar : An ocean of humanity -15 million - descending for a single day dip in the Ganges on the April 14 (New Year day for many). It is considered to be a journey for redemption in life - the Mahakumbh' @ Haridwar. I was told during interactions that just like going to Haj (Mecca), most save everything to make this journey of their lives. I noticed people walking hundreds of miles (mostly elderly) for those 10 minutes of dip with the mother – Holy Ganges - and a few minutes of solitude even in the midst of the human ocean. It was a profound revelation for me. I went through my own internal journey. Certainly a journey of life-time!

Collecting Momentos

All roads led to Haridwar : An ocean of humanity -15 million - descending for a single day dip in the Ganges on the April 14 (New Year day for many). It is considered to be a journey for redemption in life - the Mahakumbh' @ Haridwar. I was told during interactions that just like going to Haj (Mecca), most save everything to make this journey of their lives. I noticed people walking hundreds of miles (mostly elderly) for those 10 minutes of dip with the mother – Holy Ganges - and a few minutes of solitude even in the midst of the human ocean. It was a profound revelation for me. I went through my own internal journey. Certainly a journey of life-time!

All roads led to Haridwar : An ocean of humanity -15 million - descending for a single day dip in the Ganges on the April 14 (New Year day for many). It is considered to be a journey for redemption in life - the Mahakumbh' @ Haridwar. I was told during interactions that just like going to Haj (Mecca), most save everything to make this journey of their lives. I noticed people walking hundreds of miles (mostly elderly) for those 10 minutes of dip with the mother – Holy Ganges - and a few minutes of solitude even in the midst of the human ocean. It was a profound revelation for me. I went through my own internal journey. Certainly a journey of life-time!

All roads led to Haridwar : An ocean of humanity -15 million - descending for a single day dip in the Ganges on the April 14 (New Year day for many). It is considered to be a journey for redemption in life - the Mahakumbh' @ Haridwar. I was told during interactions that just like going to Haj (Mecca), most save everything to make this journey of their lives. I noticed people walking hundreds of miles (mostly elderly) for those 10 minutes of dip with the mother – Holy Ganges - and a few minutes of solitude even in the midst of the human ocean. It was a profound revelation for me. I went through my own internal journey. Certainly a journey of life-time!

Om! Om! Om! Har Har Mahadev!

All roads led to Haridwar : An ocean of humanity -15 million - descending for a single day dip in the Ganges on the April 14 (New Year day for many). It is considered to be a journey for redemption in life - the Mahakumbh' @ Haridwar. I was told during interactions that just like going to Haj (Mecca), most save everything to make this journey of their lives. I noticed people walking hundreds of miles (mostly elderly) for those 10 minutes of dip with the mother – Holy Ganges - and a few minutes of solitude even in the midst of the human ocean. It was a profound revelation for me. I went through my own internal journey. Certainly a journey of life-time!

Traffic jams all the way. It is an anathema for motorists to drive in lanes. Everyone wants to be the first! It takes a couple hours to clear this jam!

All roads led to Haridwar : An ocean of humanity -15 million - descending for a single day dip in the Ganges on the April 14 (New Year day for many). It is considered to be a journey for redemption in life - the Mahakumbh' @ Haridwar. I was told during interactions that just like going to Haj (Mecca), most save everything to make this journey of their lives. I noticed people walking hundreds of miles (mostly elderly) for those 10 minutes of dip with the mother – Holy Ganges - and a few minutes of solitude even in the midst of the human ocean. It was a profound revelation for me. I went through my own internal journey. Certainly a journey of life-time!

Enfield on the road!

All roads led to Haridwar : An ocean of humanity -15 million - descending for a single day dip in the Ganges on the April 14 (New Year day for many). It is considered to be a journey for redemption in life - the Mahakumbh' @ Haridwar. I was told during interactions that just like going to Haj (Mecca), most save everything to make this journey of their lives. I noticed people walking hundreds of miles (mostly elderly) for those 10 minutes of dip with the mother – Holy Ganges - and a few minutes of solitude even in the midst of the human ocean. It was a profound revelation for me. I went through my own internal journey. Certainly a journey of life-time!

Shivering lady about to do an harti!

All roads led to Haridwar : An ocean of humanity -15 million - descending for a single day dip in the Ganges on the April 14 (New Year day for many). It is considered to be a journey for redemption in life - the Mahakumbh' @ Haridwar. I was told during interactions that just like going to Haj (Mecca), most save everything to make this journey of their lives. I noticed people walking hundreds of miles (mostly elderly) for those 10 minutes of dip with the mother – Holy Ganges - and a few minutes of solitude even in the midst of the human ocean. It was a profound revelation for me. I went through my own internal journey. Certainly a journey of life-time!

Getting the other wears ready!

All roads led to Haridwar : An ocean of humanity -15 million - descending for a single day dip in the Ganges on the April 14 (New Year day for many). It is considered to be a journey for redemption in life - the Mahakumbh' @ Haridwar. I was told during interactions that just like going to Haj (Mecca), most save everything to make this journey of their lives. I noticed people walking hundreds of miles (mostly elderly) for those 10 minutes of dip with the mother – Holy Ganges - and a few minutes of solitude even in the midst of the human ocean. It was a profound revelation for me. I went through my own internal journey. Certainly a journey of life-time!

Many still asleep and a few awake and chatting at five am in the precincts of a temple. Getting ready for the holy dip in the Ganges that flows abetting the temple.

All roads led to Haridwar : An ocean of humanity -15 million - descending for a single day dip in the Ganges on the April 14 (New Year day for many). It is considered to be a journey for redemption in life - the Mahakumbh' @ Haridwar. I was told during interactions that just like going to Haj (Mecca), most save everything to make this journey of their lives. I noticed people walking hundreds of miles (mostly elderly) for those 10 minutes of dip with the mother – Holy Ganges - and a few minutes of solitude even in the midst of the human ocean. It was a profound revelation for me. I went through my own internal journey. Certainly a journey of life-time!

All roads led to Haridwar : An ocean of humanity -15 million - descending for a single day dip in the Ganges on the April 14 (New Year day for many). It is considered to be a journey for redemption in life - the Mahakumbh' @ Haridwar. I was told during interactions that just like going to Haj (Mecca), most save everything to make this journey of their lives. I noticed people walking hundreds of miles (mostly elderly) for those 10 minutes of dip with the mother – Holy Ganges - and a few minutes of solitude even in the midst of the human ocean. It was a profound revelation for me. I went through my own internal journey. Certainly a journey of life-time!

All roads led to Haridwar : An ocean of humanity -15 million - descending for a single day dip in the Ganges on the April 14 (New Year day for many). It is considered to be a journey for redemption in life - the Mahakumbh' @ Haridwar. I was told during interactions that just like going to Haj (Mecca), most save everything to make this journey of their lives. I noticed people walking hundreds of miles (mostly elderly) for those 10 minutes of dip with the mother – Holy Ganges - and a few minutes of solitude even in the midst of the human ocean. It was a profound revelation for me. I went through my own internal journey. Certainly a journey of life-time!

All roads led to Haridwar : An ocean of humanity -15 million - descending for a single day dip in the Ganges on the April 14 (New Year day for many). It is considered to be a journey for redemption in life - the Mahakumbh' @ Haridwar. I was told during interactions that just like going to Haj (Mecca), most save everything to make this journey of their lives. I noticed people walking hundreds of miles (mostly elderly) for those 10 minutes of dip with the mother – Holy Ganges - and a few minutes of solitude even in the midst of the human ocean. It was a profound revelation for me. I went through my own internal journey. Certainly a journey of life-time!

What a refreshing dip!

All roads led to Haridwar : An ocean of humanity -15 million - descending for a single day dip in the Ganges on the April 14 (New Year day for many). It is considered to be a journey for redemption in life - the Mahakumbh' @ Haridwar. I was told during interactions that just like going to Haj (Mecca), most save everything to make this journey of their lives. I noticed people walking hundreds of miles (mostly elderly) for those 10 minutes of dip with the mother – Holy Ganges - and a few minutes of solitude even in the midst of the human ocean. It was a profound revelation for me. I went through my own internal journey. Certainly a journey of life-time!

All roads led to Haridwar : An ocean of humanity -15 million - descending for a single day dip in the Ganges on the April 14 (New Year day for many). It is considered to be a journey for redemption in life - the Mahakumbh' @ Haridwar. I was told during interactions that just like going to Haj (Mecca), most save everything to make this journey of their lives. I noticed people walking hundreds of miles (mostly elderly) for those 10 minutes of dip with the mother – Holy Ganges - and a few minutes of solitude even in the midst of the human ocean. It was a profound revelation for me. I went through my own internal journey. Certainly a journey of life-time!

Girls offering after a dip1

All roads led to Haridwar : An ocean of humanity -15 million - descending for a single day dip in the Ganges on the April 14 (New Year day for many). It is considered to be a journey for redemption in life - the Mahakumbh' @ Haridwar. I was told during interactions that just like going to Haj (Mecca), most save everything to make this journey of their lives. I noticed people walking hundreds of miles (mostly elderly) for those 10 minutes of dip with the mother – Holy Ganges - and a few minutes of solitude even in the midst of the human ocean. It was a profound revelation for me. I went through my own internal journey. Certainly a journey of life-time!

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All roads led to Haridwar : An ocean of humanity -15 million - descending for a single day dip in the Ganges on the April 14 (New Year day for many). It is considered to be a journey for redemption in life - the Mahakumbh' @ Haridwar. I was told during interactions that just like going to Haj (Mecca), most save everything to make this journey of their lives. I noticed people walking hundreds of miles (mostly elderly) for those 10 minutes of dip with the mother – Holy Ganges - and a few minutes of solitude even in the midst of the human ocean. It was a profound revelation for me. I went through my own internal journey. Certainly a journey of life-time!

All roads led to Haridwar : An ocean of humanity -15 million - descending for a single day dip in the Ganges on the April 14 (New Year day for many). It is considered to be a journey for redemption in life - the Mahakumbh' @ Haridwar. I was told during interactions that just like going to Haj (Mecca), most save everything to make this journey of their lives. I noticed people walking hundreds of miles (mostly elderly) for those 10 minutes of dip with the mother – Holy Ganges - and a few minutes of solitude even in the midst of the human ocean. It was a profound revelation for me. I went through my own internal journey. Certainly a journey of life-time!

An interesting capture by the Ganges

All roads led to Haridwar : An ocean of humanity -15 million - descending for a single day dip in the Ganges on the April 14 (New Year day for many). It is considered to be a journey for redemption in life - the Mahakumbh' @ Haridwar. I was told during interactions that just like going to Haj (Mecca), most save everything to make this journey of their lives. I noticed people walking hundreds of miles (mostly elderly) for those 10 minutes of dip with the mother – Holy Ganges - and a few minutes of solitude even in the midst of the human ocean. It was a profound revelation for me. I went through my own internal journey. Certainly a journey of life-time!

All roads led to Haridwar : An ocean of humanity -15 million - descending for a single day dip in the Ganges on the April 14 (New Year day for many). It is considered to be a journey for redemption in life - the Mahakumbh' @ Haridwar. I was told during interactions that just like going to Haj (Mecca), most save everything to make this journey of their lives. I noticed people walking hundreds of miles (mostly elderly) for those 10 minutes of dip with the mother – Holy Ganges - and a few minutes of solitude even in the midst of the human ocean. It was a profound revelation for me. I went through my own internal journey. Certainly a journey of life-time!

Near and far....

All roads led to Haridwar : An ocean of humanity -15 million - descending for a single day dip in the Ganges on the April 14 (New Year day for many). It is considered to be a journey for redemption in life - the Mahakumbh' @ Haridwar. I was told during interactions that just like going to Haj (Mecca), most save everything to make this journey of their lives. I noticed people walking hundreds of miles (mostly elderly) for those 10 minutes of dip with the mother – Holy Ganges - and a few minutes of solitude even in the midst of the human ocean. It was a profound revelation for me. I went through my own internal journey. Certainly a journey of life-time!

Mostly elderly, trudging miles and miles on their feet.... catching a breath, a wink, a twitch..

All roads led to Haridwar : An ocean of humanity -15 million - descending for a single day dip in the Ganges on the April 14 (New Year day for many). It is considered to be a journey for redemption in life - the Mahakumbh' @ Haridwar. I was told during interactions that just like going to Haj (Mecca), most save everything to make this journey of their lives. I noticed people walking hundreds of miles (mostly elderly) for those 10 minutes of dip with the mother – Holy Ganges - and a few minutes of solitude even in the midst of the human ocean. It was a profound revelation for me. I went through my own internal journey. Certainly a journey of life-time!