A Sadhu, a Hindu holy man, prays after taking dip in the waters of the river Ganges during the second ritual bathing on the occasion of Paush Purnima at the ongoing "Kumbh Mela", or Pitcher Festival, in the northern Indian city of Allahabad January 27, 2013. During the festival, Hindus take part in a religious gathering on the banks of the river Ganges. "Kumbh Mela" will return to Allahabad in 12 years. Paush Purnima is considered a special occasion to take a holy dip in the Ganges. REUTERS/Jitendra Prakash (INDIA - Tags: RELIGION SOCIETY)