Joona akhara at Mahakumbh mela 2010, Haridwar Photo journal

Map: Maya Devi temple, Joona akhara, Haridwar

Haridwar's older name is Mayapur, after the founding deity Maya Devi. The ancient temple of Maya Devi in the Joona akhara houses the trinity: Ma Saraswati, Maya Devi and Ma Kamakhya.

Anand Bhairav temple, Haridwar

A Joona akhara camp at Mahakumbh, Haridwar

Sadhus making tea in Joona akhara camp, Mahakumbh, Haridwar

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Anisha Sharma