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. REUTERS/Danish Siddiqui 

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. REUTERS/Danish Siddiqui 

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. 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. REUTERS/Adnan Abidi 

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. REUTERS/Adnan Abidi 

Hindu devotees leave after taking a dip in the waters of the holy Godavari river during Kumbh Mela (Pitcher Festival) in Nashik, India, September 12, 2015. Hundreds of thousands of Hindus took part in the religious gathering, which is held every 12 years in different Indian cities. REUTERS/Adnan Abidi 

A Hindu devotee stands in front of a statue of the Hindu monkey god Hanuman, on the banks of Godavari river during Kumbh Mela (Pitcher Festival) in Nashik, India, September 12, 2015. Hundreds of thousands of Hindus took part in the religious gathering, which is held every 12 years in different Indian cities. REUTERS/Adnan Abidi 

A Hindu devotee leaves after taking a dip in the waters of the holy Godavari river during Kumbh Mela (Pitcher Festival) in Nashik, India, September 12, 2015. Hundreds of thousands of Hindus took part in the religious gathering, which is held every 12 years in different Indian cities. REUTERS/Adnan Abidi 

A Hindu woman gets dressed after taking a dip in the waters of the holy Godavari river during Kumbh Mela (Pitcher Festival) in Nashik, India, September 12, 2015. Hundreds of thousands of Hindus took part in the religious gathering, which is held every 12 years in different Indian cities. REUTERS/Adnan Abidi 

A devotee carries his brother as they arrive to take a dip in the waters of the Godavari river during Kumbh Mela (Pitcher Festival) in Nashik, India, September 12, 2015. Hundreds of thousands of Hindus took part in the religious gathering, which is held every 12 years in different Indian cities. REUTERS/Adnan Abidi 

A devotee prays before taking a dip in the waters of the Godavari river during Kumbh Mela (Pitcher Festival) in Nashik, India, September 12, 2015. Hundreds of thousands of Hindus took part in the religious gathering, which is held every 12 years in different Indian cities. REUTERS/Adnan Abidi 

A sadhu, or Hindu holy man, arrives to take a dip in the Godavari river during Kumbh Mela (Pitcher Festival) in Nashik, India, September 12, 2015. Hundreds of thousands of Hindus took part in the religious gathering, which is held every 12 years in different Indian cities. REUTERS/Adnan Abidi 

Devotees pray outside a temple on the banks of Godavari river during Kumbh Mela (Pitcher Festival) in Nashik, India, September 12, 2015. Hundreds of thousands of Hindus took part in the religious gathering, which is held every 12 years in different Indian cities. REUTERS/Adnan Abidi 

A Hindu devotee takes a selfie as he stands near an idol of the Hindu monkey god Hanuman, on the banks of Godavari river during Kumbh Mela (Pitcher Festival) in Nashik, India, September 12, 2015. Hundreds of thousands of Hindus took part in the religious gathering, which is held every 12 years in different Indian cities. REUTERS/Adnan Abidi 

Devotees arrive to take a dip in the waters of the Godavari river during Kumbh Mela (Pitcher Festival) in Nashik, India, September 12, 2015. Hundreds of thousands of Hindus took part in the religious gathering, which is held every 12 years in different Indian cities. REUTERS/Adnan Abidi 

A sadhu, or Hindu holy man, takes a dip in the Godavari river during Kumbh Mela (Pitcher Festival) in Nashik, India, September 12, 2015. Hundreds of thousands of Hindus took part in the religious gathering, which is held every 12 years in different Indian cities. REUTERS/Adnan Abidi 

Devotees arrive to take a dip in the waters of the Godavari river during Kumbh Mela (Pitcher Festival) in Nashik, India, September 12, 2015. Hundreds of thousands of Hindus took part in the religious gathering, which is held every 12 years in different Indian cities. REUTERS/Adnan Abidi 

Sadhus, or Hindu holy men, take a dip in the Godavari river during the first "Shahi Snan" (grand bath) at the ongoing "Kumbh Mela", or Pitcher Festival, in Nashik, India, August 29, 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. REUTERS/Danish Siddiqui 

Hindu devotees pray while standing in the Godavari river during the first "Shahi Snan" (grand bath) at the ongoing "Kumbh Mela", or Pitcher Festival in Nashik, India, August 29, 2015. Hundreds of thousands of Hindus take 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. REUTERS/Danish Siddiqui 

Hindu devotees pray while standing in the Godavari river during the first "Shahi Snan" (grand bath) at the ongoing "Kumbh Mela", or Pitcher Festival in Nashik, India, August 29, 2015. Hundreds of thousands of Hindus take 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. REUTERS/Danish Siddiqui TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY

Hindu devotees pray while standing in the Godavari river during the first "Shahi Snan" (grand bath) at the ongoing "Kumbh Mela", or Pitcher Festival in Nashik, India, August 29, 2015. Hundreds of thousands of Hindus take 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. REUTERS/Danish Siddiqui 

Hindu devotees pray while standing in the Godavari river during the first "Shahi Snan" (grand bath) at the ongoing "Kumbh Mela", or Pitcher Festival in Nashik, India, August 29, 2015. Hundreds of thousands of Hindus take 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. REUTERS/Danish Siddiqui 

Hindu devotees pray while standing in the Godavari river during the first "Shahi Snan" (grand bath) at the ongoing "Kumbh Mela", or Pitcher Festival in Nashik, India, August 29, 2015. Hundreds of thousands of Hindus take 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. REUTERS/Danish Siddiqui 

Devotees attend the first "Shahi Snan" (grand bath) next to Godavari river at the ongoing "Kumbh Mela", or Pitcher Festival in Nashik, India, August 29, 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. REUTERS/Danish Siddiqui 

Sadhus, or Hindu holy men, jump in a holy pond during the first "Shahi Snan" (grand bath) at "Kumbh Mela", or Pitcher Festival, in Trimbakeshwar, India, August 29, 2015. REUTERS/Shailesh Andrade 

Naga Sadhus, or Hindu holy men, arrive to take a dip in a holy pond during the first "Shahi Snan" (grand bath) at "Kumbh Mela", or Pitcher Festival, in Trimbakeshwar, India, August 29, 2015. REUTERS/Shailesh Andrade 

Sadhus or Hindu holy men take a dip in the Godavari river during the first "Shahi Snan" (grand bath) at "Kumbh Mela", or Pitcher Festival in Nashik, India, August 29, 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. REUTERS/Danish Siddiqui 

Sadhus or Hindu holy men take a dip in the Godavari river during the first "Shahi Snan" (grand bath) at Kumbh Mela", or Pitcher Festival, in Nashik, India, August 29, 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. REUTERS/Danish Siddiqui 

A Sadhu or Hindu holy man prepares to take a dip in the Godavari river during the first "Shahi Snan" (grand bath) at "Kumbh Mela", or Pitcher Festival, in Nashik, India, August 29, 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. REUTERS/Danish Siddiqui 

A Sadhu or Hindu holy man is helped by devotees after taking a dip in the Godavari river during the first "Shahi Snan" (grand bath) at "Kumbh Mela", or Pitcher Festival in Nashik, India, August 29, 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. REUTERS/Danish Siddiqui 

Devotees run to take a dip in the Godavari river during the first "Shahi Snan" (grand bath) at "Kumbh Mela", or Pitcher Festival in Nashik, India, August 29, 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. REUTERS/Danish Siddiqui 

Sadhus or Hindu holy men pray along the Godavari river during the first "Shahi Snan" (grand bath) at "Kumbh Mela", or Pitcher Festival in Nashik, India, August 29, 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. REUTERS/Danish Siddiqui 

Sadhus or Hindu holy men are controlled by police as they arrive to take a dip in the Godavari river during the first "Shahi Snan" (grand bath) at "Kumbh Mela", or Pitcher Festival in Nashik, India, August 29, 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. REUTERS/Danish Siddiqui 

Sadhus or Hindu holy men shout religious hymns as they arrive to take a dip in the Godavari river during the first "Shahi Snan" (grand bath) at "Kumbh Mela", or Pitcher Festival in Nashik, India, August 29, 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. REUTERS/Danish Siddiqui 

A Sadhu or a Hindu holy man leaves after taking a dip in the Godavari river during the first "Shahi Snan" (grand bath) at "Kumbh Mela", or Pitcher Festival in Nashik, India, August 29, 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. REUTERS/Danish Siddiqui TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY

A sadhu, or a Hindu holy man, reacts to the camera on the banks of Godavari river during "Kumbh Mela" or the Pitcher Festival in Nashik, India, August 28, 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. REUTERS/Danish Siddiqui TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY

Hindu devotees pray on the banks of Godavari river during "Kumbh Mela" or the Pitcher Festival in Nashik, India, August 28, 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. REUTERS/Danish Siddiqui 

Hindu devotees pray while standing in the Godavari river during "Kumbh Mela" or the Pitcher Festival in Nashik, India, August 28, 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. REUTERS/Danish Siddiqui 

Hindu devotees rest on the banks of Godavari river during "Kumbh Mela" or the Pitcher Festival in Nashik, India, August 28, 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. REUTERS/Danish Siddiqui 

A Hindu devotee slips as others pray while standing in the Godavari river during "Kumbh Mela" or the Pitcher Festival in Nashik, India, August 28, 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. REUTERS/Danish Siddiqui 

A Hindu devotees takes a dip with her daughter in the Godavari river during "Kumbh Mela" or the Pitcher Festival in Nashik, India, August 28, 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. REUTERS/Danish Siddiqui 

Hindu devotees pray while standing in the Godavari river during "Kumbh Mela" or the Pitcher Festival in Nashik, India, August 28, 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. REUTERS/Danish Siddiqui 

A sadhu, or a Hindu holy man, stands on his head as he receives alms from a devotee on the banks of Godavari river during "Kumbh Mela" or the Pitcher Festival in Nashik, India, August 28, 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. REUTERS/Danish Siddiqui 

A boy cries as he is dipped by his relatives in the Godavari river during "Kumbh Mela" or the Pitcher Festival in Nashik, India, August 28, 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. REUTERS/Danish Siddiqui TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY

Devotees change clothes next to an idol of the Hindu elephant god Ganesha, on the banks of Godavari river during "Kumbh Mela" or the Pitcher Festival in Nashik, India, August 28, 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. REUTERS/Danish Siddiqui TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY

Devotees wait for the start of a procession during Kumbh Mela or the Pitcher Festival in Trimbakeshwar, India, August 27, 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. REUTERS/Danish Siddiqui 

Devotees gesture towards sadhus or Hindu holy men as they watch a procession during Kumbh Mela or the Pitcher Festival in Trimbakeshwar, India, August 27, 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. REUTERS/Danish Siddiqui 

Devotees watch a procession during Kumbh Mela or the Pitcher Festival in Trimbakeshwar, India, August 27, 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. REUTERS/Danish Siddiqui 

Devotees wait for the start of a procession during Kumbh Mela or the Pitcher Festival in Trimbakeshwar, India, August 27, 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. REUTERS/Danish Siddiqui 

A Naga sadhu, or a Hindu holy man, sitting on a horse takes part in a procession during Kumbh Mela or the Pitcher Festival in Trimbakeshwar, India, August 27, 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. REUTERS/Danish Siddiqui 

Naga Sadhus or Hindu holy men wait inside their camp before a procession during Kumbh Mela or the Pitcher Festival in Trimbakeshwar, India, August 27, 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. REUTERS/Danish Siddiqui 

Sadhus, or Hindu holy men, take part in a procession during Kumbh Mela or the Pitcher Festival in Trimbakeshwar, India, August 27, 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. REUTERS/Danish Siddiqui 

Naga sadhus, or Hindu holy men, take part in a procession during Kumbh Mela or the Pitcher Festival in Trimbakeshwar, India, August 27, 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. REUTERS/Danish Siddiqui 

Naga sadhus, or Hindu holy men, wait inside their camp before a procession during Kumbh Mela or the Pitcher Festival in Trimbakeshwar, India, August 27, 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. REUTERS/Danish Siddiqui 

Sadhus, or Hindu holy men, sit on a chariot as they take part in a procession during Kumbh Mela or the Pitcher Festival in Trimbakeshwar, India, August 27, 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. REUTERS/Danish Siddiqui TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY

A Naga sadhu, or a Hindu holy man, applies ash at his camp before a procession during Kumbh Mela or the Pitcher Festival in Trimbakeshwar, India, August 27, 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. REUTERS/Danish Siddiqui TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY

Naga Sadhus, or Hindu holy men, arrive at a camp before a procession during Kumbh Mela or the Pitcher Festival in Trimbakeshwar, India, August 27, 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. REUTERS/Danish Siddiqui TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY

Hindu devotees pray while standing in the Godavari river during "Kumbh Mela" or the Pitcher Festival in Nashik, India, August 26, 2015. Hundreds of thousands of Hindus take 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. REUTERS/Danish Siddiqui 

Sadhus, or Hindu holy men, dry clothes after taking a dip in Godavari river during "Kumbh Mela" or the Pitcher Festival in Nashik, India, August 26, 2015. Hundreds of thousands of Hindus take 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. REUTERS/Danish Siddiqui 

Devotees pray in front of an idol of the Hindu monkey god Hanuman, on the banks of Godavari river during "Kumbh Mela" or the Pitcher Festival in Nashik, India, August 26, 2015. Hundreds of thousands of Hindus take 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. REUTERS/Danish Siddiqui 

Devotees take blessings from a priest on the banks of Godavari river during "Kumbh Mela" or the Pitcher Festival in Nashik, India, August 26, 2015. Hundreds of thousands of Hindus take 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. REUTERS/Danish Siddiqui