A general view of a tent city built for Hindu pilgrims during the annual religious festival of Magh Mela in Prayagraj, India, January 21, 2023. REUTERS/Ritesh Shukla 

Hindu devotees make their way across pontoon bridges spanning the Sangam, the confluence of the Ganges, Yamuna and Saraswati rivers, after taking a holy dip to mark Mauni Amavasya, the most auspicious day, during the Magh Mela festival in Prayagraj, India, January 21, 2023. REUTERS/Ritesh Shukla 

Hindu women dry a sari after taking a holy dip on the banks of the Sangam, the confluence of the Ganges, Yamuna and Saraswati rivers, to take a holy dip to mark Mauni Amavasya, the most auspicious day, during the Magh Mela festival in Prayagraj, India, January 21, 2023. REUTERS/Ritesh Shukla 

Hindu devotees take a holy dip on the banks of the Sangam, the confluence of the Ganges, Yamuna and Saraswati rivers, to take a holy dip to mark Mauni Amavasya, the most auspicious day, during the Magh Mela festival in Prayagraj, India, January 21, 2023. REUTERS/Ritesh Shukla 

Hindu devotees gather on the banks of the Sangam, the confluence of the Ganges, Yamuna and Saraswati rivers, to take a holy dip to mark Mauni Amavasya, the most auspicious day, during the Magh Mela festival in Prayagraj, India, January 21, 2023. REUTERS/Ritesh Shukla 

Hindu devotees gather on the banks of the Sangam, the confluence of the Ganges, Yamuna and Saraswati rivers, to take a holy dip to mark Mauni Amavasya, the most auspicious day, during the Magh Mela festival in Prayagraj, India, January 21, 2023. REUTERS/Ritesh Shukla 

Hindu devotees take a holy dip on the banks of the Sangam, the confluence of the Ganges, Yamuna and Saraswati rivers, to take a holy dip to mark Mauni Amavasya, the most auspicious day, during the Magh Mela festival in Prayagraj, India, January 21, 2023. REUTERS/Ritesh Shukla 

Hindu devotees with their belongings arrive on the banks of the Sangam, the confluence of the Ganges, Yamuna and Saraswati rivers, to take a holy dip to mark Mauni Amavasya, the most auspicious day, during the Magh Mela festival in Prayagraj, India, January 21, 2023. REUTERS/Ritesh Shukla 

Hindu devotees gather on the banks of the Sangam, the confluence of the Ganges, Yamuna and Saraswati rivers, to take a holy dip to mark Mauni Amavasya, the most auspicious day, during the Magh Mela festival in Prayagraj, India, January 21, 2023. REUTERS/Ritesh Shukla TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY 

Hindu devotees make their way across pontoon bridges spanning the Sangam, the confluence of the Ganges, Yamuna and Saraswati rivers, to take a holy dip to mark Mauni Amavasya, the most auspicious day, during the Magh Mela festival in Prayagraj, India, January 21, 2023. REUTERS/Ritesh Shukla 

Hindu devotees make their way across pontoon bridges spanning the Sangam, the confluence of the Ganges, Yamuna and Saraswati rivers, arrive to take a holy dip to mark Mauni Amavasya, the most auspicious day, during the Magh Mela festival in Prayagraj, India, January 21, 2023. REUTERS/Ritesh Shukla 

Hindu devotees make their way across pontoon bridges spanning the Sangam, the confluence of the Ganges, Yamuna and Saraswati rivers, after taking a holy dip to mark Mauni Amavasya, the most auspicious day, during the Magh Mela festival in Prayagraj, India, January 21, 2023. REUTERS/Ritesh Shukla 

Volunteers cook food to be distributed amongst Hindu devotees arriving to take a holy dip at the Sangam, the confluence of the Ganges, Yamuna and Saraswati rivers, to mark Mauni Amavasya, the most auspicious day, during the Magh Mela festival in Prayagraj, India, January 21, 2023. REUTERS/Ritesh Shukla 

Hindu devotees make their way across pontoon bridges spanning the Sangam, the confluence of the Ganges, Yamuna and Saraswati rivers, to take a holy dip to mark Mauni Amavasya, the most auspicious day, during the Magh Mela festival in Prayagraj, India, January 21, 2023. REUTERS/Ritesh Shukla TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY 

A priest performs rituals during the harvest festival of Thai Pongal, a thanksgiving ceremony in which the farmers thank the spirits of nature, the sun and the farm animals for their assistance in providing a successful harvest, at a Hindu temple in Colombo, Sri Lanka, January 15, 2023. REUTERS/Dinuka Liyanawatte 

A devotee serves pongal rice to another during the harvest festival of Thai Pongal, a thanksgiving ceremony in which the farmers thank the spirits of nature, the sun and the farm animals for their assistance in providing a successful harvest, at a Hindu temple in Colombo, Sri Lanka, January 15, 2023. REUTERS/Dinuka Liyanawatte 

Devotees pour rice to cook pongal during the harvest festival of Thai Pongal, a thanksgiving ceremony in which the farmers thank the spirits of nature, the sun and the farm animals for their assistance in providing a successful harvest, at a Hindu temple in Colombo, Sri Lanka, January 15, 2023. REUTERS/Dinuka Liyanawatte 

Hindu priests pour rice to cook pongal during the harvest festival of Thai Pongal, a thanksgiving ceremony in which the farmers thank the spirits of nature, the sun and the farm animals for their assistance in providing a successful harvest, at a Hindu temple in Colombo, Sri Lanka, January 15, 2023. REUTERS/Dinuka Liyanawatte 

Devotees stand in a line for pongal rice during the harvest festival of Thai Pongal, a thanksgiving ceremony in which the farmers thank the spirits of nature, the sun and the farm animals for their assistance in providing a successful harvest, at a Hindu temple in Colombo, Sri Lanka, January 15, 2023. REUTERS/Dinuka Liyanawatte 

A priest blesses the devotees during the harvest festival of Thai Pongal, a thanksgiving ceremony in which the farmers thank the spirits of nature, the sun and the farm animals for their assistance in providing a successful harvest, at a Hindu temple in Colombo, Sri Lanka, January 15, 2023. REUTERS/Dinuka Liyanawatte 

A devotee walking with his son looks at a statue of a cattle during the harvest festival of Thai Pongal, a thanksgiving ceremony in which the farmers thank the spirits of nature, the sun and the farm animals for their assistance in providing a successful harvest, at a Hindu temple in Colombo, Sri Lanka, January 15, 2023. REUTERS/Dinuka Liyanawatte 

Devotees pour rice to cook pongal during the harvest festival of Thai Pongal, a thanksgiving ceremony in which the farmers thank the spirits of nature, the sun and the farm animals for their assistance in providing a successful harvest, at a Hindu temple in Colombo, Sri Lanka, January 15, 2023. REUTERS/Dinuka Liyanawatte 

Devotees pray during the harvest festival of Thai Pongal, a thanksgiving ceremony in which the farmers thank the spirits of nature, the sun and the farm animals for their assistance in providing a successful harvest, at a Hindu temple in Colombo, Sri Lanka, January 15, 2023. REUTERS/Dinuka Liyanawatte 

A Devotee prays during the harvest festival of Thai Pongal, a thanksgiving ceremony in which the farmers thank the spirits of nature, the sun and the farm animals for their assistance in providing a successful harvest, at a Hindu temple in Colombo, Sri Lanka, January 15, 2023. REUTERS/Dinuka Liyanawatte 

Devotees pray during the harvest festival of Thai Pongal, a thanksgiving ceremony in which the farmers thank the spirits of nature, the sun and the farm animals for their assistance in providing a successful harvest, at a Hindu temple in Colombo, Sri Lanka, January 15, 2023. REUTERS/Dinuka Liyanawatte 

Hindu devotees gather to take a holy dip in the waters of Sangam, the confluence of the Ganges, Yamuna and Saraswati rivers, to mark Paush Purnima or full moon day, during the Magh Mela festival in Prayagraj, India, January 6, 2023. REUTERS/Ritesh Shukla 

A healthcare worker collects a coronavirus disease (COVID-19) test swab sample from a Hindu devotee after he arrived to take a holy dip in the waters of Sangam, the confluence of the Ganges, Yamuna and Saraswati rivers, to mark Paush Purnima or full moon day, during the Magh Mela festival in Prayagraj, India, January 6, 2023. REUTERS/Ritesh Shukla 

A Sadhu or a Hindu holy man prays after taking a holy dip in the waters of Sangam, the confluence of the Ganges, Yamuna and Saraswati rivers, to mark Paush Purnima or full moon day, during the Magh Mela festival in Prayagraj, India, January 6, 2023. REUTERS/Ritesh Shukla TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY 

Hindu devotees take a holy dip in the waters of Sangam, the confluence of the Ganges, Yamuna and Saraswati rivers, to mark Paush Purnima or full moon day, during the Magh Mela festival in Prayagraj, India, January 6, 2023. REUTERS/Ritesh Shukla 

Hindu devotees arrive to take a holy dip in the waters of Sangam, the confluence of the Ganges, Yamuna and Saraswati rivers, to mark Paush Purnima or full moon day, during the Magh Mela festival in Prayagraj, India, January 6, 2023. REUTERS/Ritesh Shukla 

A Sadhu or a Hindu holy man prays as he takes a holy dip in the waters of Sangam, the confluence of the Ganges, Yamuna and Saraswati rivers, to mark Paush Purnima or full moon day, during the Magh Mela festival in Prayagraj, India, January 6, 2023. REUTERS/Ritesh Shukla 

A general view of a tent city built for Hindu pilgrims during the annual religious festival of Magh Mela in Prayagraj, India, January 6, 2023. REUTERS/Ritesh Shukla 

Hindu devotees pray after taking a holy dip in the waters of Sangam, the confluence of the Ganges, Yamuna and Saraswati rivers, to mark Paush Purnima or full moon day, during the Magh Mela festival in Prayagraj, India, January 6, 2023. REUTERS/Ritesh Shukla 

Hindu devotees gather to worship the Sun God amidst heavy smog in the early morning during the Hindu religious festival of Chatth Puja, on the bank of the Yamuna river in New Delhi, India, October 31, 2022. REUTERS/Adnan Abidi SEARCH "ABIDI POLLUTION INDIA" FOR THIS STORY. SEARCH "WIDER IMAGE" FOR ALL STORIES. 

Hindu devotees gather to worship the Sun God amidst heavy smog in the early morning during the Hindu religious festival of Chatth Puja, on the bank of the Yamuna river in New Delhi, India, October 31, 2022. REUTERS/Adnan Abidi SEARCH "ABIDI POLLUTION INDIA" FOR THIS STORY. SEARCH "WIDER IMAGE" FOR ALL STORIES. 

Hindu devotees light fireworks on the banks of Yamuna river during the Hindu religious festival of Chhath Puja in New Delhi, India, October 31, 2022. REUTERS/Adnan Abidi 

Hindu devotees worship the Sun god as they stand in the waters of Yamuna river during the Hindu religious festival of Chhath Puja in New Delhi, India, October 31, 2022. REUTERS/Adnan Abidi 

Hindu devotees worship the Sun god on the banks of Yamuna river during the Hindu religious festival of Chhath Puja in New Delhi, India, October 31, 2022. REUTERS/Adnan Abidi 

Hindu devotees worship the Sun god as they stand in the waters of Yamuna river during the Hindu religious festival of Chhath Puja in New Delhi, India, October 31, 2022. REUTERS/Adnan Abidi 

Hindu devotees gather on the banks of Yamuna river to worship the Sun god during the Hindu religious festival of Chhath Puja in New Delhi, India, October 31, 2022. REUTERS/Adnan Abidi 

Hindu devotees gather on the banks of Yamuna river to worship the Sun god during the Hindu religious festival of Chhath Puja in New Delhi, India, October 31, 2022. REUTERS/Adnan Abidi 

Hindu devotees worship the Sun god as they stand in the waters of Yamuna river during the Hindu religious festival of Chhath Puja in New Delhi, India, October 31, 2022. REUTERS/Adnan Abidi 

Hindu devotees worship the Sun god on the banks of Yamuna river during the Hindu religious festival of Chhath Puja in New Delhi, India, October 31, 2022. REUTERS/Adnan Abidi 

A Hindu devotee worship the Sun god as she stands in the waters of Yamuna river during the Hindu religious festival of Chhath Puja in New Delhi, India, October 31, 2022. REUTERS/Adnan Abidi 

Hindu devotees gather on the banks of Yamuna river to worship the Sun god during the Hindu religious festival of Chhath Puja in New Delhi, India, October 31, 2022. REUTERS/Adnan Abidi 

Hindu devotees worship the Sun god as they stand in the waters of Yamuna river during the Hindu religious festival of Chhath Puja in New Delhi, India, October 30, 2022. REUTERS/Adnan Abidi 

A Hindu devotee worships the Sun god as she stands in the waters of Yamuna river during the Hindu religious festival of Chhath Puja in New Delhi, India, October 30, 2022. REUTERS/Adnan Abidi 

Hindu devotees worship the Sun god as they stand in the waters of Yamuna river during the Hindu religious festival of Chhath Puja in New Delhi, India, October 30, 2022. REUTERS/Adnan Abidi 

Hindu devotees get their picture clicked on the banks of Yamuna river during the Hindu religious festival of Chhath Puja in New Delhi, India, October 30, 2022. REUTERS/Adnan Abidi 

A Hindu devotee worships the Sun god as she stands in the waters of Yamuna river during the Hindu religious festival of Chhath Puja in New Delhi, India, October 30, 2022. REUTERS/Adnan Abidi 

Hindu devotees worship the Sun god as they stand in the waters of Yamuna river during the Hindu religious festival of Chhath Puja in New Delhi, India, October 30, 2022. REUTERS/Adnan Abidi 

Hindu devotees worship the Sun god on the banks of Yamuna river during the Hindu religious festival of Chhath Puja in New Delhi, India, October 30, 2022. REUTERS/Adnan Abidi 

A Hindu boy lights fireworks on the banks of Yamuna river during the Hindu religious festival of Chhath Puja in New Delhi, India, October 30, 2022. REUTERS/Adnan Abidi 

Hindu devotees worship the Sun god as they stand in the waters of Yamuna river during the Hindu religious festival of Chhath Puja in New Delhi, India, October 30, 2022. REUTERS/Adnan Abidi 

Hindu devotees light fireworks on the banks of Yamuna river during the Hindu religious festival of Chhath Puja in New Delhi, India, October 30, 2022. REUTERS/Adnan Abidi 

A Hindu devotee worships the Sun god on the banks of Yamuna river during the Hindu religious festival of Chhath Puja in New Delhi, India, October 30, 2022. REUTERS/Adnan Abidi 

Hindu devotees worship the Sun god as they stand in the waters of Yamuna river during the Hindu religious festival of Chhath Puja in New Delhi, India, October 30, 2022. REUTERS/Adnan Abidi 

A dancer performs along the bank of Bagmati River during the Hindu religious festival of Chhath in Lalitpur, Nepal, October 30, 2022. REUTERS/Navesh Chitrakar 

Devotees worship the Sun god on the bank of Bagmati River, during the Hindu religious festival of Chhath in Lalitpur, Nepal, October 30, 2022. REUTERS/Navesh Chitrakar 

Light illuminates a devotee worshiping the Sun god on the bank of Bagmati River, during the Hindu religious festival of Chhath in Lalitpur, Nepal, October 30, 2022. REUTERS/Navesh Chitrakar