Kumbh Mela, Allahabad is called the greatest show on earth. People come together from across the globe to take a holy dip.

Kumbh Mela, Allahabad is called the greatest show on earth. People come together from across the globe to take a holy dip. Scores of Sadhus attend Kumbhmela. Sadhus dance wearing garlands, waving to pilgrims, Carrying tridents, maces, axes and swords. sadhus with flowing beards feel on top of the world as they "touch mother Ganges". ‪This photo of A sadhu sitting on a bed of nails while swinging over burning wood. Sadhus, holy people perform strange and painful to their body tasks for extended period of times on their path of devotion. They believe that by performing these austerities, or Tapasya, their mind will be elevated to higher state. Some hold their arms up for years, some standing babas take a bow not to sit, or lay down for months or years, even while sleeping. Others take a bow not to talk for years! Har Har Mahadev Shambhu Kashi Vishwanth Gange !!