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Devotees submerge entirely into freezing sacred rivers

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Bathing becomes a profoundly holy and incredibly shocking act. By plunging completely into highly venerated, freezing currents, seekers believe they are instantly washing away invisible spiritual impurities, emerging completely purified and entirely wide awake.

Devotees submerge entirely into freezing sacred rivers
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