Once a worldly man, met a saint
Both glanced at each other and laughed,
And asked the same question,
What have you done to yourself ?
-Bharat Thakur
When celebration goes above cast, creed, language and gender is actually where the Kumbh Mela is commenced. The Kinnar Akhada Peshwai (Procession) for their first dip at Kshipra River near Ujjain Clock Tower.
Art, an eccentric way to devote yourself in emotions, colours and spirituality. When creation gives birth to a creation is where the real aesthetics begin. Indulging recitalists in spirituality at Kumbh, Ujjain 2016.
Photo Credits: Tanveer Farooqui
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