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Outdoors in shallow river water under a bright blue sky, a central figure in a maroon-red dhoti and wrap, wearing a large ornate gold pendant and many gold-beaded necklaces with rudraksha malas, raises both cupped hands and sprinkles water. Around him, several men in saffron-orange and rust-red robes, rudraksha malas and gold chains stand waist-deep in the water. A man on the left in white dhoti with a red-gold border holds a long rudraksha mala, and yellow, green and red umbrellas are held above the group. Men and women in the background stand on the bank.

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Outdoor photo of a group of devotees standing waist-deep in a river during a shahi snan bathing procession. In the centre, a person in a deep red-maroon garment with a heavy gold ornate necklace cups water in both hands, which pours out between the fingers. Around them, devotees wear orange and saffron robes, white dhotis and red-brown shawls, many with gold garlands and rudraksha-style bead bracelets. Several raise hands or hold objects, and multicoloured parasols in green, orange and red stand above the crowd. A pale pink temple tower with a dome is visible in the background under a clear blue sky.2016-04-22Photograph of a ceremonial river bathing procession at the Ujjain Kumbh Mela. A smiling man in a deep red-brown robe with a thick gold necklace and rudraksha beads stands waist-deep in shallow water, cupping water in one hand while holding a rudraksha mala in the other. 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People in the crowd are partly visible and the central figure is clearly the focus.2016-04-22April 22 20162016-04-22April 22 20162016-04-22Photo of a group of devotees bathing in water under a bright blue sky, arms raised in celebration. In the centre, a smiling man wears a wet red-orange ochre cloth wrapped over his body, with heavy gold necklaces, a gold pendant and red beaded bracelets on both arms. Beside him on the left, a man in white dhoti and white shirt with a gold border, also wearing gold necklaces, raises his hands. Behind them, several sadhus in saffron and orange robes with gold chains and red malas stand in the water, and a woman in red and a woman on the left smile. Red and green umbrellas with fringed edges rise above the crowd, and a pink-roofed temple tower appears in the background.2016-04-22Devotees wade waist-deep in a river under a bright blue sky during a ritual bath. 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