An Indian laborer welds iron as he along with others make a temporary pontoon bridge across the River Ganges for the upcoming Maha Kumbh festival in Allahabad, India, Tuesday, June 19. Millions of Hindu pilgrims are expected to arrive for the festival held once in twelve years and scheduled to begin January 14.

Indian laborers work to make a part of a temporary pontoon bridge across the River Ganges for the upcoming Maha Kumbh festival in Allahabad, India, on June 19. Millions of Hindu pilgrims are expected to arrive for the festival held once in twelve years and scheduled to begin January 14, 2013.