Sadhus or Hindu holy men shout religious hymns as they arrive to take a dip in the waters of Godavari river during the second “Shahi Snan” (grand bath) at Kumbh Mela or Pitcher Festival in Nashik, India, September 13, 2015. Hundreds of thousands of Hindus took part in the religious gathering at the banks of the Godavari river in Nashik city at the festival, which is held every 12 years in different Indian cities. (Photo by Adnan Abidi/Reuters)





A sadhu or a Hindu holy man holds a sword as he secures the bathing area for others on the banks of Godavari river during the second “Shahi Snan” (grand bath) at Kumbh Mela or Pitcher Festival in Nashik, India, September 13, 2015. (Photo by Adnan Abidi/Reuters)





A policewoman stands guard as Hindu devotees take a dip in the waters of Godavari river during the second “Shahi Snan” (grand bath) at Kumbh Mela or Pitcher Festival in Nashik, India, September 13, 2015. (Photo by Adnan Abidi/Reuters)





A sadhu or a Hindu holy man comes out of the waters of Godavari river after taking a dip during the second “Shahi Snan” (grand bath) at Kumbh Mela or Pitcher Festival in Nashik, India, September 13, 2015. (Photo by Adnan Abidi/Reuters)





Sadhus or Hindu holy men hold swords as they run towards the banks of Godavari river to take a dip during the second “Shahi Snan” (grand bath) at Kumbh Mela or Pitcher Festival in Nashik, India, September 13, 2015. (Photo by Adnan Abidi/Reuters)





Sadhus or Hindu holy men take a dip in the waters of Godavari river during the second “Shahi Snan” (grand bath) at Kumbh Mela or Pitcher Festival in Nashik, India, September 13, 2015. (Photo by Adnan Abidi/Reuters)





Devotees attend the second "Shahi Snan" (grand bath) on the banks of Godavari river at the ongoing Kumbh Mela or Pitcher Festival in Nashik, India, September 13, 2015. (Photo by Adnan Abidi/Reuters)





A sadhu or a Hindu holy man waits to take dip in the waters of Godavari river during the second “Shahi Snan” (grand bath) at Kumbh Mela or Pitcher Festival in Nashik, India, September 13, 2015. (Photo by Adnan Abidi/Reuters)





Sadhus or Hindu holy men hold swords as they run towards the banks of Godavari river to take a dip during the second “Shahi Snan” (grand bath) at Kumbh Mela or Pitcher Festival in Nashik, India, September 13, 2015. (Photo by Adnan Abidi/Reuters)





Sadhus or Hindu holy men chant religious hymns as they arrive to take a dip in the waters of Godavari river during the second “Shahi Snan” (grand bath) at Kumbh Mela or Pitcher Festival in Nashik, India, September 13, 2015. (Photo by Adnan Abidi/Reuters)





Sadhus or Hindu holy men get dressed after taking a dip in the waters of Godavari river during the second “Shahi Snan” (grand bath) at Kumbh Mela or Pitcher Festival in Nashik, India, September 13, 2015. (Photo by Adnan Abidi/Reuters)





A sadhu or Hindu holy man holds a sword as he and others wait to take a dip in the waters of Godavari river during the second “Shahi Snan” (grand bath) at Kumbh Mela or Pitcher Festival in Nashik, India, September 13, 2015. (Photo by Adnan Abidi/Reuters)





A sadhu (C) or a Hindu holy man gives blessings after taking a dip in the waters of Godavari river during the second “Shahi Snan” (grand bath) at Kumbh Mela or Pitcher Festival in Nashik, India, September 13, 2015. (Photo by Adnan Abidi/Reuters)





A Hindu devotee waves a religious flag as others take a dip in the waters of Godavari river during the second “Shahi Snan” (grand bath) at Kumbh Mela or Pitcher Festival in Nashik, India, September 13, 2015. (Photo by Adnan Abidi/Reuters)





A Naga sadhu, or naked Hindu holy man, poses for a picture after taking a holy dip in the Godavari River during Kumbh Mela, or Pitcher Festival, at Trimbakeshwar in Nasik, India, Sunday, September 13, 2015. Hindus believe taking a dip in the waters of a holy river during the festival, will cleanse them of their sins. According to Hindu mythology, the Kumbh Mela celebrates the victory of gods over demons in a furious battle over a nectar that would give them immortality. (Photo by Rafiq Maqbool/AP Photo)





Naga Sadhus, or Hindu holy men, attend a procession before taking a dip in a holy pond during the second “Shahi Snan” (grand bath) at “Kumbh Mela”, or Pitcher Festival, in Trimbakeshwar, India, September 13, 2015. (Photo by Danish Siddiqui/Reuters)





A Sadhu, or Hindu holy man, leaves after taking a dip in a holy pond during the second “Shahi Snan” (grand bath) at “Kumbh Mela”, or Pitcher Festival, in Trimbakeshwar, India, September 13, 2015. (Photo by Danish Siddiqui/Reuters)





Sadhus, or Hindu holy men, gives blessings to devotees during the second “Shahi Snan” (grand bath) at “Kumbh Mela”, or Pitcher Festival, in Trimbakeshwar, India, September 13, 2015. (Photo by Danish Siddiqui/Reuters)





Devotees attend a procession before taking a dip in a holy pond during the second “Shahi Snan” (grand bath) at “Kumbh Mela”, or Pitcher Festival, in Trimbakeshwar, India, September 13, 2015. (Photo by Danish Siddiqui/Reuters)





Naga Sadhus, or Hindu holy men, wait during a procession before taking a dip in a holy pond during the second “Shahi Snan” (grand bath) at “Kumbh Mela”, or Pitcher Festival, in Trimbakeshwar, India, September 13, 2015. (Photo by Danish Siddiqui/Reuters)





A Naga Sadhu, or Hindu holy man, smokes inside his tent during the second “Shahi Snan” (grand bath) at “Kumbh Mela”, or Pitcher Festival, in Trimbakeshwar, India, September 13, 2015. (Photo by Danish Siddiqui/Reuters)





A Naga Sadhus, or Hindu holy man, reacts to the camera during a procession before taking a dip in a holy pond during the second “Shahi Snan” (grand bath) at “Kumbh Mela”, or Pitcher Festival, in Trimbakeshwar, India, September 13, 2015. (Photo by Danish Siddiqui/Reuters)





Devotees take a dip in a holy pond during the second “Shahi Snan” (grand bath) at “Kumbh Mela”, or Pitcher Festival, in Trimbakeshwar, India, September 13, 2015. (Photo by Danish Siddiqui/Reuters)





Naga Sadhus, or Hindu holy men, wait during a procession before taking a dip in a holy pond during the second “Shahi Snan” (grand bath) at “Kumbh Mela”, or Pitcher Festival, in Trimbakeshwar, India, September 13, 2015. (Photo by Danish Siddiqui/Reuters)





Devotees try to get past a security barricade during the second “Shahi Snan” (grand bath) at “Kumbh Mela”, or Pitcher Festival, in Trimbakeshwar, India, September 13, 2015. (Photo by Danish Siddiqui/Reuters)





Devotees attend a procession before taking a dip in a holy pond during the second “Shahi Snan” (grand bath) at “Kumbh Mela”, or Pitcher Festival, in Trimbakeshwar, India, September 13, 2015. (Photo by Danish Siddiqui/Reuters)





A Sadhu, or Hindu holy man, gives blessings after taking a dip in a holy pond during the second “Shahi Snan” (grand bath) at “Kumbh Mela”, or Pitcher Festival, in Trimbakeshwar, India, September 13, 2015. (Photo by Danish Siddiqui/Reuters)





Naga Sadhus, or Hindu holy men, attend a procession before taking a dip in a holy pond during the second “Shahi Snan” (grand bath) at “Kumbh Mela”, or Pitcher Festival, in Trimbakeshwar, India, September 13, 2015. (Photo by Danish Siddiqui/Reuters)





Naga Sadhus, or Hindu holy men take a dip in a holy pond during the second “Shahi Snan” (grand bath) at “Kumbh Mela”, or Pitcher Festival, in Trimbakeshwar, India, September 13, 2015. (Photo by Danish Siddiqui/Reuters)





Naga Sadhus, or Hindu holy men, attend a procession before taking a dip in a holy pond during the second “Shahi Snan” (grand bath) at “Kumbh Mela”, or Pitcher Festival, in Trimbakeshwar, India, September 13, 2015. (Photo by Danish Siddiqui/Reuters)





A Naga Sadhu, or Hindu holy man, waits during a procession before taking a dip in a holy pond during the second “Shahi Snan” (grand bath) at “Kumbh Mela”, or Pitcher Festival, in Trimbakeshwar, India, September 13, 2015. (Photo by Danish Siddiqui/Reuters)





Devotees attend a procession before taking a dip in a holy pond during the second “Shahi Snan” (grand bath) at “Kumbh Mela”, or Pitcher Festival, in Trimbakeshwar, India, September 13, 2015. (Photo by Danish Siddiqui/Reuters)





Naga Sadhus, or Hindu holy men, wait during a procession before taking a dip in a holy pond during the second “Shahi Snan” (grand bath) at “Kumbh Mela”, or Pitcher Festival, in Trimbakeshwar, India, September 13, 2015. (Photo by Danish Siddiqui/Reuters)





Naga Sadhus, or Hindu holy men, attend a procession before taking a dip in a holy pond during the second “Shahi Snan” (grand bath) at “Kumbh Mela”, or Pitcher Festival, in Trimbakeshwar, India, September 13, 2015. (Photo by Danish Siddiqui/Reuters)





A Sadhu, or Hindu holy man, gives blessings after taking a dip in a holy pond during the second “Shahi Snan” (grand bath) at “Kumbh Mela”, or Pitcher Festival, in Trimbakeshwar, India, September 13, 2015. (Photo by Danish Siddiqui/Reuters)





A Naga Sadhu, or Hindu holy man, jumps in a holy pond during the second “Shahi Snan” (grand bath) at “Kumbh Mela”, or Pitcher Festival, in Trimbakeshwar, India, September 13, 2015. (Photo by Danish Siddiqui/Reuters)





A Naga Sadhu, or Hindu holy man, sits in his tent during the second “Shahi Snan” (grand bath) at “Kumbh Mela”, or Pitcher Festival, in Trimbakeshwar, India, September 13, 2015. (Photo by Danish Siddiqui/Reuters)





Sadhus, or Hindu holy men, sit inside their tent during the second “Shahi Snan” (grand bath) at “Kumbh Mela”, or Pitcher Festival, in Trimbakeshwar, India, September 13, 2015. (Photo by Danish Siddiqui/Reuters)