This Week in Pictures: July 26 - August 1, 2014
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An Indian snake charmer holds snakes as a Hindu devotee pours milk over them, Jalandhar, India, Aug. 1, 2014. During the 'Naag Panchami' festival, Hindu devotees offer milk, bananas and coconuts to snakes in the hope it will protect them from snake bites during the year.