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The attraction of Gangasagar on Makarsankranti makes one forget all obstacles in life

Hair we go...this Sadhu knows how to corner all the spotlight

To touch the holy Ganges as it flows into the sea makes one get inner peace on Sankranti

Gangasagar in all its splendour. No less than Miami beach at night.

The sadhus have always been the showstopper.

The all pervading Lord Shiva. The make-up makes this man very very special

Pilgrims take a selfie at Gangasagar during 'Makar Sankranti' festival celebration, at Sagar Island in South 24 Parganas district of West Bengal.

Pilgrims take the holy dip during 'Makar Sankranti' festival celebration, at Sagar Island in South 24 Parganas district of West Bengal.

Pilgrims take the holy dip during 'Makar Sankranti' festival celebration, at Sagar Island in South 24 Parganas district of West Bengal.

Devotees perform rituals on the occasion of Makar Sankranti during Ganga Sagar Mela at the confluence of the Ganga and the Bay of Bengal.

Devotees perform rituals on the occasion of Makar Sankranti during Ganga Sagar Mela at the confluence of the Ganga and the Bay of Bengal.

A security official keeps strict vigil on pilgrims at Sagar Island during 'Makar Sankranti' festival celebration, in South 24 Parganas district of West Bengal.

Security personnel keep strict vigil via drone at Sagar Island during 'Makar Sankranti' festival celebration, in South 24 Parganas district of West Bengal.

Pilgrims at Sagar Island to celebrate 'Makar Sankranti' festival, in South 24 Parganas district of West Bengal.

A pilgrim takes a holy dip during 'Makar Sankranti' festival celebration, at Sagar Island in South 24 Parganas district of West Bengal.

Pilgrims offer prayers after taking holy dips during 'Makar Sankranti' festival celebration, at Sagar Island in South 24 Parganas district of West Bengal.

A scene at the Gangasagar Mela at the confluence of the Ganga and the Bay of Bengal.

A Naga sadhu blessing devotees at the Gangasagar Mela at the confluence of the Ganga and the Bay of Bengal.

A Naga Sadhu smokes a pipe at Gangasagar

Pilgrims take the holy dip at Gangasagar

Devotees perform rituals on the occasion of Makar Sankranti during Ganga Sagar Mela at the confluence of the Ganga and the Bay of Bengal.

Devotees and their Gurus (religious teachers) arrive to take a holy dip in the water of River Ganga on the occasion of Makar Sankranti at Sagar Island, near Kolkata.

Devotees take a holy dip in the water of Ganga River on the occasion of Makar Sankranti at Sagar Island, near Kolkata.

A view of temporary tents set up for pilgrims and visitors on a bank of Sagar Island ahead of Ganga Sagar Mela.

Devotees perform rituals on the occasion of Makar Sankranti during Ganga Sagar Mela at Sagar Island, in Kolkata.

Sadhus blow horns holding tridents on the occasion of Makar Sankranti during Ganga Sagar Mela at Sagar Island, in Kolkata.

Devotees offer prayers on the occasion of Makar Sankranti during Ganga Sagar Mela at Sagar Island, in Kolkata.

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee addresses an event by WB government at Sagar Island, in Gangasagar.

Fisherwomen sun dry small fish on a plastic sheet at Sagar Island, in Gangasagar.

Two women stroll at the Sagar Island.

Beggers wait for alms from pilgrims at the Sagar Island.