Devotees flock to Nashik for the holy dip as Kumbh Mela begins amid celebrations
The Nashik city and its nearby holy town Trimbakeshwarare set ready for the Grand congregation or the Kumbh Mela beginning from Wednesday.
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A Devotee takes bath at Ram Kund on the eve of the flag hoisting of Kumbh Mela on 13 July, 2015 in Nashik, India. Kumbh Mela began on Tuesday morning at 6.16 am when the Jupiter (Bruhaspati), Sun and Moon enter Leo constellation (Simha rashi). Getty Images
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A policeman stands his watch as devotees take a dip in Ram Kund. The Nasik city and its nearby holy town Trimbakeshwarare set ready for the Grand congregation or the Kumbh Mela beginning from Wednesday. To mark the three day historic Kumbh Mela, two grand flag processions were arranged in Nashik and Trimbakeshwar. The flag hoisting, which signals the commencement of the event, took place at 6:16 AM on Tuesday morning. Getty Images
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A procession with cultural activities on the eve of the flag hoisting of Kumbh Mela on Monday in Nashik. Getty Images
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Women devotees form a ceremonial procession celebrating Kumbh Mela as school kids and bystanders watch on. Getty Images
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Devotees bring out drums and horns as the ceremonial procession proceeds on the streets. Getty Images
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A young boy takes selfie with a man dressed like Hanuman as another man dressed as Lord Shiva looks on during the procession with cultural activities on the eve of the flag hoisting of Kumbh Mela. Getty Images
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Two men prepare to duel in a ceremonial sword fight as a crowd of onlookers stand around them. Getty Images
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