The attraction of Gangasagar on Makarsankranti makes one forget all obstacles in life
Photograph by Utpaal Sorkkar
Hair we go...this Sadhu knows how to corner all the spotlight
Photograph by Utpaal Sorkkar
To touch the holy Ganges as it flows into the sea makes one get inner peace on Sankranti
Photograph by Utpaal Sorkkar
Gangasagar in all its splendour. No less than Miami beach at night.
Photograph by Utpaal Sorkkar
Pilgrims offer prayers during the 'Gangasagar Mela', at Sagar Island in South 24 Parganas district of West Bengal.
PTI Photo/Swapan Mahapatra
The sadhus have always been the showstopper.
Photograph by Utpaal Sorkkar
The all pervading Lord Shiva. The make-up makes this man very very special
Photograph by Utpaal Sorkkar
Pilgrims take a selfie at Gangasagar during 'Makar Sankranti' festival celebration, at Sagar Island in South 24 Parganas district of West Bengal.
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Pilgrims take the holy dip during 'Makar Sankranti' festival celebration, at Sagar Island in South 24 Parganas district of West Bengal.
Photo by Sandipan Chatterjee/Outlook
Pilgrims take the holy dip during 'Makar Sankranti' festival celebration, at Sagar Island in South 24 Parganas district of West Bengal.
Photo by Sandipan Chatterjee/Outlook
Devotees perform rituals on the occasion of Makar Sankranti during Ganga Sagar Mela at the confluence of the Ganga and the Bay of Bengal.
Photo by Sandipan Chatterjee/Outlook
Devotees perform rituals on the occasion of Makar Sankranti during Ganga Sagar Mela at the confluence of the Ganga and the Bay of Bengal.
Photo by Sandipan Chatterjee/Outlook
A security official keeps strict vigil on pilgrims at Sagar Island during 'Makar Sankranti' festival celebration, in South 24 Parganas district of West Bengal.
PTI Photo/Swapan Mahapatra
Security personnel keep strict vigil via drone at Sagar Island during 'Makar Sankranti' festival celebration, in South 24 Parganas district of West Bengal.
PTI Photo/Swapan Mahapatra
Pilgrims at Sagar Island to celebrate 'Makar Sankranti' festival, in South 24 Parganas district of West Bengal.
PTI Photo/Swapan Mahapatra
A pilgrim takes a holy dip during 'Makar Sankranti' festival celebration, at Sagar Island in South 24 Parganas district of West Bengal.
PTI Photo/Swapan Mahapatra
Pilgrims offer prayers after taking holy dips during 'Makar Sankranti' festival celebration, at Sagar Island in South 24 Parganas district of West Bengal.
PTI Photo/Swapan Mahapatra
A scene at the Gangasagar Mela at the confluence of the Ganga and the Bay of Bengal.
Photograph by Utpaal Sorkkar
A Naga sadhu blessing devotees at the Gangasagar Mela at the confluence of the Ganga and the Bay of Bengal.