Today In Pictures: Dec. 7, 2012

A human skull is pictured as a Hindu holy man prepares for a ritual after his arrival at Sangam to participate in the upcoming Maha Kumbh Festival, in Allahabad, Dec. 7, 2012. The Kumbh Mela is the largest gathering of people for a religious purpose in the world and millions gather for this auspicious occasion. (Sanjay Kanojia/AFP/Getty Images)