Devout Hindus shave their heads before praying for the souls of their ancestors on the banks of a holy pond in Bombay September 27, 2000. Today is the last day of an auspicious period in the Hindu calendar when many Hindus conduct special prayers for their ancestors to ensure that their souls rest in peace. Legend has it that Hindu god Ram created the pond called 'Banganga' when he stopped to rest whilst searching for his wife Sita who was abducted by Ravana, the demon king of Sri Lanka.