'One-armed baba' becomes object of mass worship
A man who has kept one arm in the air for 24 years is being worshipped by millions gathering for a Hindu festival in India.
Mahant Amar Baharati, known as the one-armed baba, is revered throughout India.
His hand has seized into an awkward knot and his fingernails have turned into twisted claws.
His arm is also completely numb, reports The Mirror.
"By holding his arm in the air he gains long life and other powers," one of his disciples says.
The baba pays little attention to gawking pilgrims as he shares a pipe stuffed with hashish with other holy men.
Around 70 million Hindus are expected near the city of Allahabad to celebrate the festival of Kumbh Mela.
