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Large crowd gathered on the bank and in shallow river water at a Kumbh Mela shahi snaan. Central foreground, a long-haired figure with dreadlocks stands waist-deep facing away from camera, hands raised toward a group of white-robed and saffron-clad sadhus and devotees wearing rudraksha malas and gold necklaces. Several men in white dhotis and saffron robes stand in water around them. Behind, many spectators hold up phones and cameras, and red and orange flags, umbrellas and a decorated canopy rise above the crowd. A large printed banner with a portrait is visible at upper left.

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