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The annual Shiv Choturdashi or Shivmela is famous for the assemblage of thousands of Hindu pilgrims who worship the Hindu God Shiva, at the Shiva temple on top of the Chandranath hills, 1500 feet from ground level. Many devotees shave their heads and take holy bath during the festival that continues for about 10 days in February. Sitakunda, in Chittagong, Bangladesh. February 12, 2010. (KEYSTONE/MAJORITY WORLD/Mustafiz Mamun)