The Gangasagar Mela that takes place in West Bengal, every year on the auspicious day of makar Sankranti, is one of the largest congregations of Hindu Pilgrims in India. Commoners, huge in number, flock to the southern part of Bengal where the holy river Ganges joins the Bay of Bengal.
Ganasagar, West Bengal. Joyous mood of pilgrims after reaching the place, Bay of Bengal.Gangasagar – Idols used by the beggars for begging money.Gangasagar – Taking shelter under the tent during night.Gangasagar – A mass gathered in an open place and use the flag as a symbol for indicating the place for the common people.Gangasagar – The huge mass is heading for the holy dip.Gangasagar – A much awaited holy bath.Gangasagar – Prayer, after the holy bath.Gangasagar – A gathering infront of the Kapil Muni’s ashram ( temple) .Gangasagar – On the very next day, people heading to their own residence.Gasping situation during coming to home, each and every one tries to get on the bus like a cotton stuff.People who can’t manage a sit inside, forced to get on to the roof of the bus.
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People from not only all over the state and the adjacent states but far and beyond, travel all the way to take a holy dip here which, they consider, can get them rid of all their sins. The trouble they take to complete this journey is a vivid contrast of the trust and peace of mind that reflect on their faces. This series of photographs is a documentation of their experience. (Sushavan Nandy)
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