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A large crowd gathers at the water's edge at a river or tank ceremony, with many people waist-deep in the water. In the centre, a figure with long dark braided hair and bare shoulders stands facing away from the camera, hands raised in greeting, wearing a dark red garment. Around them, men in white dhotis with rudraksha malas and gold necklaces stand in the water, while women in yellow, orange, and red saris join in. Red and orange flags and a silver trident on a pole rise above the crowd, and many onlookers film or photograph the scene from the bank.

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Outdoor photo of a large crowd gathered at a river bank for a ritual bath. In the foreground, a figure with long dreadlocked hair, bare-backed and wearing orange-red cloth, stands in the water with hands raised toward the crowd. Around them, many people wade waist-deep in the water wearing white dhotis and garlanded necks, some holding long ceremonial staffs with ornate tops. Behind them, a dense crowd of devotees and onlookers stands in the shallows and on the bank, many waving red and orange flags on poles. Trees, buildings and a rooftop crowd fill the background under a bright sky.2016-05-21A large crowd gathers in shallow river water at a riverside ghat during a ritual bathing event. In the centre, a long-haired figure with bare shoulders and gold bangles stands waist-deep with arms raised, facing a group of devotees in white dhotis and rudraksha malas. Many people in white and saffron clothing wade in the water, while red flags, umbrellas and a palanquin-style canopy rise above the packed crowd on the bank. Photographers and spectators line the edges. The scene is a shahi snan-style water ritual, with many participants visible.2016-05-21A large crowd gathers at a riverbank or water ritual, with many people standing waist-deep in water. In the centre, a figure with long dreadlocks and bare shoulders stands facing the group, with a second figure beside him. Around them, men in white dhotis wear long beaded garlands and rudraksha-style necklaces, and women in red and maroon saris also wear gold ornaments. Several people hold red and orange flags, and a trident stands at the right edge. Spectators and photographers fill the background on the bank and rooftops. This appears to be a snan or river bathing ritual during a sannyas-related event.2016-05-21May 21 20162016-05-21May 21 20162016-05-21A large crowd gathers at the water's edge of a river as devotees wade in a shallow pool. In the foreground, a figure with long dark dreadlocks, bare-chested and wearing gold necklaces and bangles, stands in the water with arms outstretched, facing a group in white and saffron. Around him, many robed sadhus in white and orange garments with rudraksha malas stand waist-deep, hands pressed together in prayer. Red and saffron flags rise above the crowd, a trident-topped staff is visible at right, and people line the bank and rooftops in the background under trees.2016-05-21May 21 20162016-05-21May 21 20162016-05-21May 21 20162016-05-21May 21 20162016-05-21Large crowd gathered at a riverbank festival with many red and orange flags and parasols. In the foreground, a long-haired figure with bare back and dark hair hangs in the water, facing away, while men in white dhotis with rudraksha malas and women in saffron and red saris stand waist-deep in the water around them. Some people raise their hands and many photographers and onlookers line the shore. Crowd estimated in the hundreds, beyond the countable range for this scene.2016-05-21May 21 20162016-05-21