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A Sadhu apply ass on his face during the temporary camp for Gangasasgar Mela at Babughat in Kolkata on Thursday, 29 December 2011. Thousands of Hindu pilgrims taka holy dips at Gangasagar, hoping to wash away sins and others to secure a fine spouse, in a sun-worshipping tradition older than Hinduism itself.

A Sadhu smokes during the temporary camp for Gangasagar Mela at Babughat in Kolkata on Thursday, 29 December 2011. Thousands of Hindu pilgrims take holy dips at Gangasagar, hoping to wash away sins and others to secure a fine spouse, in a sun-worshipping tradition older than Hinduism itself.

A Sadhu smokes during the temporary camp for Gangasagar Mela at Babughat in Kolkata on Thursday, 29 December 2011. Thousands of Hindu pilgrims take holy dips at Gangasagar, hoping to wash away sins and others to secure a fine spouse, in a sun-worshipping tradition older than Hinduism itself.

A Sadhu smokes during the temporary camp for Gangasagar Mela at Babughat in Kolkata on Thursday, 29 December 2011. Thousands of Hindu pilgrims take holy dips at Gangasagar, hoping to wash away sins and others to secure a fine spouse, in a sun-worshipping tradition older than Hinduism itself.

A Sadhu smokes during the temporary camp for Gangasagar Mela at Babughat in Kolkata on Thursday, 29 December 2011. Thousands of Hindu pilgrims take holy dips at Gangasagar, hoping to wash away sins and others to secure a fine spouse, in a sun-worshipping tradition older than Hinduism itself.

A Group of Sadhus during the temporary camp for Gangasasgar Mela at Babughat in Kolkata on Thursday, 29 December 2011. Thousands of Hindu pilgrims take holy dips at Gangasagar, hoping to wash away sins and others to secure a fine spouse, in a sun-worshipping tradition older than Hinduism itself.

A Sadhu during the temporary camp for Gangasasgar Mela at Babughat in Kolkata on Thursday, 29 December 2011. Thousands of Hindu pilgrims take holy dips at Gangasagar, hoping to wash away sins and others to secure a fine spouse, in a sun-worshipping tradition older than Hinduism itself.

A Sadhu smokes during the temporary camp for Gangasagar Mela at Babughat in Kolkata on Thursday, 29 December 2011. Thousands of Hindu pilgrims take holy dips at Gangasagar, hoping to wash away sins and others to secure a fine spouse, in a sun-worshipping tradition older than Hinduism itself.

Devotees pay homage on hearing the news of the death of Hindu holy man Sathya Sai Baba, seen in a photograph behind, at his temple, in New Delhi on Sunday, 24 April 2011.

Devotees pay homage on hearing the news of the death of Hindu holy man Sathya Sai Baba, seen in a photograph behind, at his temple, in New Delhi on Sunday, 24 April 2011.

Devotees pay homage on hearing the news of the death of Hindu holy man Sathya Sai Baba, seen in a photograph behind, at his temple, in New Delhi on Sunday, 24 April 2011.