Kumbh Mela
Alahabad, India
A sadhu sits in the crowds of the Kumbh Mela, the worlds' largest gathering. This Mela boasted 14 million pilgrims gathered on one river bank. The sadhu lives off of offerings from pilgrims. His vermillion forehead indicates he is a follower of Vishnu.
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