Holy water

With his ceremonial kirpan (dagger) tucked into his turban, an Indian Sikh devotee prays as he takes a dip in the holy

sarovar, or water tank, during the Magh Mela at the Golden Temple in Amritsar yesterday. The Magh Mela is a spiritual festival that continues until Feb 13, with auspicious bathing dates throughout its 45 days. It is one of the most important annual religious festivals for Sikhs.