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Why are thousands of Indians dipping themselves in freezing river water?
Thousands of Indians are participating in the Maha Kumbh Mela, a major Hindu festival that involves taking a holy dip in the confluence of sacred rivers.
This event, held every 12 years, is believed to absolve participants of their sins and grant them salvation from the cycle of life and death.
The dip in the freezing waters is seen as a purifying act, with devotees chanting prayers and invocations to Hindu deities like Lord Shiva and Mother Ganga.
