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Once every twelve years the planets align in a configuration eagerly awaited by millions of Hindu devotees. It is time for the Nashik Kumbh Mela - a gathering of sadhus, sants, pilgrims and tourists who congregate for a dip in the waters of one of India's holiest rivers. The very act of setting out for the Kumbh, the journey, the austere, often-difficult stay, all culminate in this holy dip, which the faithful believe will wash away their sins. The Kumbh Mela at Nashik is held on the banks of the sacred Godavari in the thick of the monsoon. The rain, river and wind gods, and the entire Hindu pantheon, are believed to be present at this time to bless the devout. Nashik Kumbh Mela: A Spiritual Sojourn draws us into the very heart of this ancient festival, with insights into its origin and significance, and the world of reclusive sadhus. Govind Swarup's spectacular photographs, his intriguing close-ups and magnificent aerial shots capture the essence as well as the sheer magnitude of this immense and time-honoured congregation.

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Govind Swarup, a bureaucrat by profession, has a passion for photography. A former Collector of Nashik, he is closely acquainted with its people and history. This book is his personal tribute to the town and the Kumbh Mela.

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