A Naga baba Sadhu stares from his camp covered in traditional Ash that covers his body. The Kumbh Mela is the biggest spiritual gathering in the World and attracts up to 10 million Hindu pilgrims a da... © Vicki Couchman/shotbywomen

A Naga Baba Sadhu sits naked except for a garland of flowers around his neck. The Kumbh Mela is the biggest spiritual gathering in the World and attracts up to 10 million Hindu pilgrims a day from all... © Vicki Couchman/shotbywomen

A Sadhu takes his evening chai before he rests in his temporary camp during his visit to the Kumbh Mela away from the crowds gathering in Ujjain, India, 2016.~The Kumbh Mela is the biggest spiritual g... © Vicki Couchman/shotbywomen

A Naga Baba Sadhu sits in his camp covered in bees and necklaces as he waits for donations to bless pilgrims.The Kumbh Mela is the biggest spiritual gathering in the World and attracts up to 10 millio... © Vicki Couchman/shotbywomen

A Naga Baba Sadhu stares from his camp. 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 bathing... © Vicki Couchman/shotbywomen

A Naga Baba Sadhu stands naked except for a garland of flowers around his neck. The Kumbh Mela is the biggest spiritual gathering in the World and attracts up to 10 million Hindu pilgrims a day from a... © Vicki Couchman/shotbywomen

The Naga camp is lined with Naga (naked) Sadhu's offer blessings to pilgrims in exchange for small offerings.~Naga Sadhus are a particular group of Shaivite saints who reside in the Himalayan Caves an... © Vicki Couchman/shotbywomen

A pilgrim to the Kumbh Mela 2016 dries her sari in the sun after bathing in the holy waters of the river Shipra, Ujjain, India. The Kumbh Mela is the biggest spiritual gathering in the World and attra... © Vicki Couchman/shotbywomen

A Bead and Bindi Vendor takes shelter under the temporary awning of his shop away from the crowds gathering in Ujjain, India, 2016.~The Kumbh Mela is the biggest spiritual gathering in the World and a... © Vicki Couchman/shotbywomen

Three green apples on a white table cloth with a wooden cutting board. © Laura Larmo/shotbywomen

Three green apples on a white table cloth with a wooden cutting board. © Laura Larmo/shotbywomen

A Sadhu Holy Man smiles, wearing his orange robes and turban. 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 Indi... © Vicki Couchman/shotbywomen

A Sadhu wearing a giant orange turban sits on the banks of the river Shipra, Ujjain India during the Kumbh Mela 2016. The Kumbh Mela is the biggest spiritual gathering in the World and attracts up to... © Vicki Couchman/shotbywomen

A Sadhus smokes a chillum and wears a funky leopard print robe. 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 In... © Vicki Couchman/shotbywomen

A bearded Naga Baba Sadhu stares from his camp. 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... © Vicki Couchman/shotbywomen

A Sadhu holy man sits on a tree trunk wearing orange robes and a turban. The Kumbh Mela is the biggest spiritual gathering in the World and attracts up to 10 million Hindu pilgrims a day from all corn... © Vicki Couchman/shotbywomen

A Naga baba, holy man sits naked all but covered in Ash and drinks a cup of Chai from a pink cup. The Kumbh Mela is the biggest spiritual gathering in the World and attracts up to 10 million Hindu pil... © Vicki Couchman/shotbywomen

A Hindu pilgrim prays at the side of the river Shipra, Ujjain India during the Kumbh Mela 2016. The Kumbh Mela is the biggest spiritual gathering in the World and attracts up to 10 million Hindu pilgr... © Vicki Couchman/shotbywomen

A Naga Baba Sadhu sits naked except for a garland of flowers around his neck. The Kumbh Mela is the biggest spiritual gathering in the World and attracts up to 10 million Hindu pilgrims a day from all... © Vicki Couchman/shotbywomen

Sadhus sit smoking Chillum, filled with marijuana while Hindu pilgrims look on and stare.The Kumbh Mela is the biggest spiritual gathering in the World and attracts up to 10 million Hindu pilgrims a d... © Vicki Couchman/shotbywomen

A Nagababa (naked) Sadhu smokes a Chillum ( marijuana). 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... © Vicki Couchman/shotbywomen

A Nagababa (naked) Sadhu smokes a Chillum ( marijuana) . 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, wh... © Vicki Couchman/shotbywomen

A Nagababa (naked) Sadhu smokes a Chillum ( marijuana). 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... © 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

Women Sadhus 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 biggest spiritu... © Vicki Couchman/shotbywomen

A Naga baba (naked) Sadhu known as the standing Baba, contorts himself as entertainment for the visitors. The Kumbh Mela is the biggest spiritual gathering in the World and attracts up to 10 million H... © Vicki Couchman/shotbywomen

A Naga baba (naked) Sadhu known as the standing Baba, contorts himself as entertainment for the visitors. The Kumbh Mela is the biggest spiritual gathering in the World and attracts up to 10 million H... © Vicki Couchman/shotbywomen

Flipsflops 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... © Vicki Couchman/shotbywomen

A NagaBaba (naked) Sadhu washes a car away from he crowds. 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

A candy floss seller on the banks of the river stands among the crowds and blue sky. The Kumbh Mela is the biggest spiritual gathering in the World and attracts up to 10 million Hindu pilgrims a day f... © Vicki Couchman/shotbywomen

Crowds of visitors walking through the streets of Ujjain. 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, w... © Vicki Couchman/shotbywomen

Women and children bathe and splash in the river Shipra which is at the source of the Ganges. The Kumbh Mela is the biggest spiritual gathering in the World and attracts up to 10 million Hindu pilgrim... © Vicki Couchman/shotbywomen

A plastic flower stall. 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 bathing in the the holy... © Vicki Couchman/shotbywomen

Shiva the goddess of destruction statue with many heads on display behind. The Kumbh Mela is the biggest spiritual gathering in the World and attracts up to 10 million Hindu pilgrims a day from all co... © Vicki Couchman/shotbywomen

The swinging Baba. A Naga Baba (naked) Sadhu entertains and blesses visitors on their pilgrimage.The Kumbh Mela is the biggest spiritual gathering in the World and attracts up to 10 million Hindu pilg... © Vicki Couchman/shotbywomen

A NagaBaba (naked) Sadhu sits on a bed of thorns while he blesses pilgrims with his sacred stick for donations. The Kumbh Mela is the biggest spiritual gathering in the World and attracts up to 10 mil... © Vicki Couchman/shotbywomen

A bead stall seller sleeps under a makeshift shelter. 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 Sadhu washes himself with a bucket of water in the street. 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

Children dressed up and in makeup beg on the street. 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

An orange juice street seller pours out the fresh juice into glasses. The Kumbh Mela is the biggest spiritual gathering in the World and attracts up to 10 million Hindu pilgrims a day from all corners... © Vicki Couchman/shotbywomen

A sleeping Sadhu. 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 bathing in the the holy water... © Vicki Couchman/shotbywomen

A line of Sadhus waiting for donations as a passer by walks by. 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 In... © Vicki Couchman/shotbywomen

Families 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 bel... © 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

Families 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 bel... © Vicki Couchman/shotbywomen

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

A Sadhu takes his evening chai before he rests in his temporary camp on the ghats of the river Shipra during his visit to the Kumbh Mela, Ujjain, India, 2016.~The Kumbh Mela is the biggest spiritual g... © Vicki Couchman/shotbywomen