Magh Mela, the 44-day religious fair, began on January 3 and will conclude on February 15, with lakhs of devotees expected to take ritual dips at the Sangam, the confluence of the Ganga, Yamuna and Saraswati. For centuries, the Magh Mela has served as a platform where ascetics display diverse and often extreme forms of penance and spiritual discipline, attracting pilgrims and seekers from across the country. Here are glimpses from the religious event (Pics/PTI)

Vishva Hindu Parishad protestors clashed with police in Delhi while demonstrating against the mob lynching of Dipu Chandra Das, a Hindu youth killed in Bangladesh. Heavy security was deployed near the Bangladesh High Commission to control the situation. (Pics/PTI)