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Sandles have to be taken off to enter sacred spaces. The Kumbh Mela is the biggest spiritual gathering in the World and attracts up to 10 million Hindu pilgrims a day from all corners of India, who be... © Vicki Couchman/shotbywomen

A Naga Baba (naked) Sadhu waits to join the ceremonial procession and sacred ritual of bathing in the holy waters of the river Shipra, Ujjain India during the Kumbh Mela 2016. The Kumbh Mela is the bi... © Vicki Couchman/shotbywomen

A temporary makeshift camp of colourful sheets and a ceremonial display with an aircon cooler.The Kumbh Mela is the biggest spiritual gathering in the World and attracts up to 10 million Hindu pilgrim... © Vicki Couchman/shotbywomen

A Sadhu makes a temporary bed for the night. The Kumbh Mela is the biggest spiritual gathering in the World and attracts up to 10 million Hindu pilgrims a day from all corners of India, who believe ba... © Vicki Couchman/shotbywomen

Naga Babas (naked) Sadhus sit together in their temporary camps before the ceremonial procession and sacred ritual of bathing in the holy waters of the river Shipra, Ujjain India during the Kumbh Mela... © Vicki Couchman/shotbywomen

A Hindu pilgrim makes a temporary camp for the night. The Kumbh Mela is the biggest spiritual gathering in the World and attracts up to 10 million Hindu pilgrims a day from all corners of India, who b... © Vicki Couchman/shotbywomen

A family sleeps together on the banks of the river. The Kumbh Mela is the biggest spiritual gathering in the World and attracts up to 10 million Hindu pilgrims a day from all corners of India, who bel... © Vicki Couchman/shotbywomen

Two big white bearded Sikh men sit together on a collapsed table. The Kumbh Mela is the biggest spiritual gathering in the World and attracts up to 10 million Hindu pilgrims a day from all corners of... © Vicki Couchman/shotbywomen

Sadhus bed down for the night in makeshift camps. The Kumbh Mela is the biggest spiritual gathering in the World and attracts up to 10 million Hindu pilgrims a day from all corners of India, who belie... © Vicki Couchman/shotbywomen

Holy man pushes the limits of phallic strength in public stunt. Like a circus side show, Naga Babas (naked) Sadhu line the streets and entertain the crowds with their own individual performances. This... © Vicki Couchman/shotbywomen

Naga babas (naked) Sadhus wait to join the ceremonial procession and sacred ritual of bathing in the holy waters of the river Shipra, Ujjain India during the Kumbh Mela 2016. The Kumbh Mela is the big... © Vicki Couchman/shotbywomen

A Nagababa (naked) Sadhu smokes a Chillum ( marijuana) before the ceremonial procession and sacred ritual of bathing in the holy waters of the river Shipra, Ujjain India during the Kumbh Mela 2016. Th... © Vicki Couchman/shotbywomen

Naga Babas (naked) Sadhus walk holding hands during the ceremonial procession and sacred ritual of bathing in the holy waters of the river Shipra, Ujjain India during the Kumbh Mela 2016. The Kumbh Me... © Vicki Couchman/shotbywomen

Naga Babas (naked) Sadhus hold hands during the ceremonial procession and sacred ritual of bathing in the holy waters of the river Shipra, Ujjain India during the Kumbh Mela 2016. The Kumbh Mela is th... © Vicki Couchman/shotbywomen

A Nagababa (naked) Sadhu smokes a Chillum ( marijuana) before the ceremonial procession and sacred ritual of bathing in the holy waters of the river Shipra, Ujjain India during the Kumbh Mela 2016. Th... © Vicki Couchman/shotbywomen

I makeshift camps and temporary homes, spectators and visitors watch the ceremonial procession and sacred ritual of bathing in the holy waters of the river Shipra, Ujjain India during the Kumbh Mela 2... © Vicki Couchman/shotbywomen

Naga babas (naked) Sadhus wash themselves during the sacred ritual of bathing in the holy waters of the river Shipra, Ujjain India during the Kumbh Mela 2016. The Kumbh Mela is the biggest spiritual g... © Vicki Couchman/shotbywomen

A Naga Baba (naked) Sadhu, takes his robes off and joins the sacred ritual of bathing in the holy waters of the river Shipra, Ujjain India during the Kumbh Mela 2016. The Kumbh Mela is the biggest spi... © Vicki Couchman/shotbywomen

A man lays down to rest after a long night of celebrations. The Kumbh Mela is the biggest spiritual gathering in the World and attracts up to 10 million Hindu pilgrims a day from all corners of India,... © Vicki Couchman/shotbywomen

Naga (naked)Babas , Sadhus cleansed after bathing in the sacred ritual of bathing in the holy waters of the river Shipra, Ujjain India during the Kumbh Mela 2016. The Kumbh Mela is the biggest spiritu... © Vicki Couchman/shotbywomen

A Naga Baba Sadhu drinks Chai in his camp, after the sacred ritual of bathing in the holy waters of the river Shipra, Ujjain India during the Kumbh Mela 2016. The Kumbh Mela is the biggest spiritual g... © Vicki Couchman/shotbywomen

Black and white close up of feet being massaged © Vicki Couchman/shotbywomen

Foot being stroked during massage © Vicki Couchman/shotbywomen

Black and white close up of feet being massaged © Vicki Couchman/shotbywomen

Black and white close up of feet being massaged © Vicki Couchman/shotbywomen

Black and white close up of feet being massaged © Vicki Couchman/shotbywomen

Black and white close up of feet being massaged © Vicki Couchman/shotbywomen

Black and white close up of feet being massaged © Vicki Couchman/shotbywomen

Black and white close up of a hand being massaged © Vicki Couchman/shotbywomen

Black and white close up of feet being massaged © Vicki Couchman/shotbywomen

Black and white close up of a hand being massaged © Vicki Couchman/shotbywomen

Black and white close up of a hand being massaged © Vicki Couchman/shotbywomen

Black and white close up of a hand being massaged © Vicki Couchman/shotbywomen

Black and white close up of a hand being massaged © Vicki Couchman/shotbywomen

Men drink chai from terracotta clay cups at a street stall in Kolkata. Chai Walla's are on every street corner in India serving sweet milky spiced tea usually in single use clay cups. Many stalls in K... © Vicki Couchman/shotbywomen

Waiting for a fresh brew of chia being prepared on the streets of Kolkatta. ~ Chai Walla's are on every street corner in India serving sweet milky spiced tea usually in single use clay cups. Many stal... © Vicki Couchman/shotbywomen

Margate Carnival is a colourful mile long procession along the esplanade, which is lined with local spectators. Dancers and performers interact with the crowds, wearing flamboyant and costumes. Some s... © Vicki Couchman/shotbywomen

Jewish Prayers friday night in South Tottenham, during the corona virus lockdown and Isolation, North London, UK.~~Hasidic Jews take their prayers at home and face south during lockdown. The men would... © Vicki Couchman/shotbywomen

Young men dress up for Purim. The Local Jewish community in Stamford Hill take dressing up to another level during Purim. The custom of masquerading in costume is a way of emulating God who disguised"... © Vicki Couchman/shotbywomen

Young Girls dress up with colourful balloons to celebrate Purim festival. The Local Jewish community in Stamford Hill take dressing up to another level during Purim. The custom of masquerading in cost... © Vicki Couchman/shotbywomen

Young Girls dress up with balloons to celebrate Purim festival. The Local Jewish community in Stamford Hill take dressing up to another level during Purim. The custom of masquerading in costume is a w... © Vicki Couchman/shotbywomen

A man happily carry's a kitchen sink and drags a shopping trolley on the street in South Tottenham, London UK © Vicki Couchman/shotbywomen

A young girl stands on her garden wall dressed up to celebrate Purim festival. The Local Jewish community in Stamford Hill take dressing up to another level during Purim. The custom of masquerading in... © Vicki Couchman/shotbywomen

Groups of young Hasidic Jewish men parade the streets with loud music blasting from speakers to celebrate Purim festival. The Local Jewish community in Stamford Hill take dressing up to another level... © Vicki Couchman/shotbywomen

Children look out of their homes dressed up to celebrate Purim festival. The Local Jewish community in Stamford Hill take dressing up to another level during Purim. The custom of masquerading in costu... © Vicki Couchman/shotbywomen

Children dress up to celebrate Purim festival. The Local Jewish community in Stamford Hill take dressing up to another level during Purim. The custom of masquerading in costume is a way of emulating G... © Vicki Couchman/shotbywomen

Young men parade on the back of trucks playing loud music around the streets of Stamford Hill to celebrate Purim. Purim festival commemorates the salvation of the Jewish people in ancient Persia fro... © Vicki Couchman/shotbywomen

Children dress up to celebrate Purim festival. The Local Jewish community in Stamford Hill take dressing up to another level during Purim. The custom of masquerading in costume is a way of emulating G... © Vicki Couchman/shotbywomen

Children dress up to celebrate Purim festival. The Local Jewish community in Stamford Hill take dressing up to another level during Purim. The custom of masquerading in costume is a way of emulating G... © Vicki Couchman/shotbywomen

Children dress up to celebrate Purim festival. The Local Jewish community in Stamford Hill take dressing up to another level during Purim. The custom of masquerading in costume is a way of emulating G... © Vicki Couchman/shotbywomen

Jewish Man with fancy dress hat. The Local Jewish community in Stamford Hill take dressing up to another level during Purim. The custom of masquerading in costume is a way of emulating God who "disgu... © Vicki Couchman/shotbywomen

Jewish men celebrate Purim together on the streets in South Tottenham. The Local Jewish community in Stamford Hill take dressing up to another level during Purim. The custom of masquerading in costume... © Vicki Couchman/shotbywomen

Two Children dressed as Tennis Players. Children dress up to celebrate Purim festival. The Local Jewish community in Stamford Hill take dressing up to another level during Purim. The custom of masquer... © Vicki Couchman/shotbywomen

Children dress up to celebrate Purim festival. The Local Jewish community in Stamford Hill take dressing up to another level during Purim. The custom of masquerading in costume is a way of emulating G... © Vicki Couchman/shotbywomen

Children in Fancy dress costumes look out of a window. The Local Jewish community in Stamford Hill take dressing up to another level during Purim. The custom of masquerading in costume is a way of emu... © Vicki Couchman/shotbywomen

Space man on a scooter. Children dress up to celebrate Purim festival. The Local Jewish community in Stamford Hill take dressing up to another level during Purim. The custom of masquerading in costume... © Vicki Couchman/shotbywomen

Children dress up to celebrate Purim festival. The Local Jewish community in Stamford Hill take dressing up to another level during Purim. The custom of masquerading in costume is a way of emulating G... © Vicki Couchman/shotbywomen

Children dress up to celebrate Purim festival. The Local Jewish community in Stamford Hill take dressing up to another level during Purim. The custom of masquerading in costume is a way of emulating G... © Vicki Couchman/shotbywomen

Children dress up to celebrate Purim festival. The Local Jewish community in Stamford Hill take dressing up to another level during Purim. The custom of masquerading in costume is a way of emulating G... © Vicki Couchman/shotbywomen

Children dress up to celebrate Purim festival. The Local Jewish community in Stamford Hill take dressing up to another level during Purim. The custom of masquerading in costume is a way of emulating G... © Vicki Couchman/shotbywomen

Young man in a policeman's outfit. Children dress up to celebrate Purim festival. The Local Jewish community in Stamford Hill take dressing up to another level during Purim. The custom of masquerading... © Vicki Couchman/shotbywomen

Children dress up to celebrate Purim festival. The Local Jewish community in Stamford Hill take dressing up to another level during Purim. The custom of masquerading in costume is a way of emulating G... © Vicki Couchman/shotbywomen

Dressed as cooks. Children dress up to celebrate Purim festival. The Local Jewish community in Stamford Hill take dressing up to another level during Purim. The custom of masquerading in costume is a... © Vicki Couchman/shotbywomen

community policeman pays a visit to a friends house. Children dress up to celebrate Purim festival. The Local Jewish community in Stamford Hill take dressing up to another level during Purim. The cust... © Vicki Couchman/shotbywomen

Jewish girls dressed as giant flowerpots. Children dress up to celebrate Purim festival. The Local Jewish community in Stamford Hill take dressing up to another level during Purim. The custom of masqu... © Vicki Couchman/shotbywomen

Girls dressed up as bakers.Children dress up to celebrate Purim festival. The Local Jewish community in Stamford Hill take dressing up to another level during Purim. The custom of masquerading in cost... © Vicki Couchman/shotbywomen

Children dress up to celebrate Purim festival. The Local Jewish community in Stamford Hill take dressing up to another level during Purim. The custom of masquerading in costume is a way of emulating G... © Vicki Couchman/shotbywomen

Full sized bear costumes. Children dress up to celebrate Purim festival. The Local Jewish community in Stamford Hill take dressing up to another level during Purim. The custom of masquerading in costu... © Vicki Couchman/shotbywomen

Ice cream cones fancy dress. Children dress up to celebrate Purim festival. The Local Jewish community in Stamford Hill take dressing up to another level during Purim. The custom of masquerading in co... © Vicki Couchman/shotbywomen

Lego fancy dress.~Children dress up to celebrate Purim festival. The Local Jewish community in Stamford Hill take dressing up to another level during Purim. The custom of masquerading in costume is a... © Vicki Couchman/shotbywomen

Cowboy. Children dress up to celebrate Purim festival. The Local Jewish community in Stamford Hill take dressing up to another level during Purim. The custom of masquerading in costume is a way of emu... © Vicki Couchman/shotbywomen

Children dress up to celebrate Purim festival. The Local Jewish community in Stamford Hill take dressing up to another level during Purim. The custom of masquerading in costume is a way of emulating G... © Vicki Couchman/shotbywomen

Pirate fancy dress. Children dress up to celebrate Purim festival. The Local Jewish community in Stamford Hill take dressing up to another level during Purim. The custom of masquerading in costume is... © Vicki Couchman/shotbywomen

Children dress up to celebrate Purim festival. The Local Jewish community in Stamford Hill take dressing up to another level during Purim. The custom of masquerading in costume is a way of emulating G... © Vicki Couchman/shotbywomen

Jewish children dress up as a Muslim family. Children dress up to celebrate Purim festival. The Local Jewish community in Stamford Hill take dressing up to another level during Purim. The custom of ma... © Vicki Couchman/shotbywomen