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A dense crowd gathers on the steps of a riverside ghat beside a large lake or tank. In the centre, a man with a raised right hand wears a dark maroon-brown robe, a heavy gold necklace and a rudraksha-style mala, walking with a crowd of devotees. Beside him, a bare-chested man wears a white dhoti and a beaded mala, and other devotees wear orange and red garments and white dhotis. Many people hold red and orange flags, and photographers with cameras press in from the right. Behind them are pink temple buildings, a fountain spray over the water and a small boat on the lake.

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May 21 20162016-05-21May 21 20162016-05-21May 21 20162016-05-21May 21 20162016-05-21A dense crowd of devotees surges along the stone steps of a riverbank or tank during a ritual bathing event. Many men wear saffron, yellow and white clothing and rudraksha or bead garlands. Numerous people raise hands and phones to photograph a central figure in a dark maroon robe with a large gold necklace, surrounded by uniformed police or security in khaki and navy caps. Red and yellow flags wave above the crowd, and a fountain plays in the water behind. Many people are visible in the frame.2016-05-21A dense crowd of devotees surrounds a central figure at a riverside ghat during a Kumbh Mela bathing event. Many people are bare-chested or in saffron and yellow clothing, some holding red and saffron flags, and others raising hands and phones. A central man wears a dark ochre garment, heavy gold beaded necklaces and a garland, and holds a trident-like staff. Behind them, a boat floats on the water with fountains spraying, and a pink multi-storey building lines the far bank. Photographers and a video camera operator stand among the crowd. Banners and flags frame the scene.2016-05-21A dense crowd of many people gathers on the steps of a riverbank or tank at the Ujjain Kumbh Mela, with red and yellow flags raised above them and water fountains behind. Near the centre, a man in a dark maroon robe wears a large gold-toned necklace and holds his palms up in greeting, while surrounding devotees in white dhotis, orange and yellow shirts press close and many photographers aim cameras. A bare-chested man at left carries a trident-like staff, and a saffron-clad figure stands nearby. Banners and a BSNL sign line the far bank.2016-05-21May 21 20162016-05-21May 21 20162016-05-21May 21 20162016-05-21May 21 20162016-05-21May 21 20162016-05-21