Niranjani Akhara sadhus perform 'Bhumi Pujan' to set up their tents at the bank of river Ganga ahead of Kumbh Mela festival, in Prayagraj. Indian labourers construct a pontoon bridge over the river Ganges for the upcoming Kumbh Mela festival, in Prayagraj. A 45 days festival starting from January 2019, where millions of Hindu devotees are expected to attend with the belief that taking a dip in the waters of the holy river will cleanse them of their sins.