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A Sadhu showing his abilities who has come from West Bengal to attend the famous religious festival 'Ambubachi Mela' in Guwahati, capital of Assam - northeastern part of India on Friday 20 June 2003. Ambubachi signifies the attainment of fertility of the Earth and will start from 22 to 26th June, where a large number of pilgrims is expected this year from all over the country and abroad. It is believed that during the monsoon rains the creative and nurturing power of the 'menses' of Mother Earth becomes accessible to devotees at this sire during Ambubachi. EPA PHOTO/EPA/STR