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A dense crowd of devotees and onlookers gathers at a riverbank or lake ghat, many raising hands, holding mobile phones and cameras. In the centre, a bare-chested man with a long dark shawl and a large rudraksha or bead garland stands among shirtless and saffron-clad sadhus; a figure in a reddish-brown robe wears a golden necklace and carries a staff. Saffron and red flags fly along the water's edge, a boat moves on the water, and a fountain-like spray rises near multi-storey pink buildings and a BSNL banner. Some people wear yellow scarves and white caps.

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May 21 20162016-05-21A dense outdoor crowd gathers at the edge of a river or lake at a Kumbh Mela-style bathing event, with many people pressing forward and raising hands and phones. In the centre, a bare-chested man wears a heavy ornate gold necklace and a dark red-brown cloth, surrounded by devotees in saffron, orange and yellow clothing. Red and orange flags rise above the crowd, and uniformed police stand among the people. Riverside buildings and a water fountain appear in the background.2016-05-21May 21 20162016-05-21A 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.2016-05-21May 21 20162016-05-21May 21 20162016-05-21A dense crowd fills a lakeside ghat at a Kumbh Mela shahi snaan, with many people pressing forward, raising hands and holding up phones and cameras. Police officers in khaki uniforms and caps stand among the crowd, and several men in orange and yellow shirts and vests move through it. Red and yellow flags on poles rise above the heads. Near the centre, a man in a dark maroon robe wears a heavy gold necklace and ornaments, lifting his arm while attendants and devotees surround him. Water sprays from a fountain on the lake behind, with a boat and temple buildings along the shore.2016-05-21A 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.2016-05-21May 21 20162016-05-21May 21 20162016-05-21A 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 20162016-05-21