GNG5282481: Thousands of devotees and holy men converge in Haridwar to take a dip in the river Ganges on the occasion of Somvati Amavasya, a no moon day in the traditional Hindu calendarDuring the Maha Kumbh Mela festival, the 'Shahi Snan' (royal bath) is considered a highly auspicious bathing day, Haridwar, India / Bridgeman Images