Millions perform bathing ritual at India's Mahakumbh Mela

The BBC's Samira Hussain describes what she saw at the world's largest religious gathering.

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Over the next six weeks, 400 million visitors are expected to attend the festival.

Thousands of religious leaders and pilgrims could be seen charging into the icy waters in a ritual they believe will cleanse them of sin and help them achieve salvation.

The BBC's Samira Hussain describes the 'amazing' spectacle, which began in the early hours of the morning.

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