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A large crowd of devotees gathers around a river bathing area at a Kumbh Mela-style shahi snaan. In the centre, a robed figure in dark maroon and red cloth stands waist-deep in water while a fountain-like jet of water rises around them. Surrounding men and women wear white dhotis or saris with saffron and maroon sashes and rudraksha or flower garlands. Red and saffron flags, umbrellas and banners fill the background, and many people hold up phones or cameras. The image is a photograph taken outdoors in daylight.

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May 21 20162016-05-21A large crowd gathers at a river or water edge under a bright sky, with many people standing waist-deep in the water. In the centre, a figure in a maroon garment and gold necklaces stands in the water as a column of water splashes up around them, while a man beside them in white dhoti-style clothing and a red shawl holds a ceremonial trident. Many people wear white garments, orange and saffron shawls, and rudraksha-style beaded necklaces. Red flags with saffron markings and tall ceremonial poles rise above the crowd, and several people raise hands or phones. A figure in a yellow vest stands on the bank at right.2016-05-21May 21 20162016-05-21A large crowd of devotees wades into a river or lake during a bathing ritual, many in white dhotis and orange-red sashes with gold beaded garlands. In the centre, a person with a dark hair bun and a red garment and gold necklace raises both arms as water splashes around them. Red and orange flags, a decorated palanquin-style pole and a trident-like staff stand above the crowd, with spectators and onlookers lining the far bank.2016-05-21May 21 20162016-05-21May 21 20162016-05-21A large crowd gathers at the water's edge during a ritual bath. In the centre, a bare-backed man in a deep maroon cloth stands waist-deep in water with long dark wet hair, raising both arms as water is poured over his head. Around him, many devotees wear red, orange and white garments and gold-coloured garlands; several raise their arms in celebration. Red flags and red-and-white umbrellas rise above the crowd, and a decorated palanquin appears in the background. Many photographers hold cameras, and a poster of a deity hangs on a pole at upper left.2016-05-21May 21 20162016-05-21May 21 20162016-05-21A large crowd of devotees, many holding red and saffron flags, gathers at the edge of a water body during a shahi snaan bathing ceremony. In the centre, a figure in a maroon garment and heavy gold necklace stands waist-deep and splashes water upward, while nearby men in white dhotis and saffron or maroon shawls with rudraksha malas stand in the water. Photographers and onlookers line the bank, and umbrellas and a small shrine structure appear in the background. No individual can be identified as a person from appearance here, so the candidate status is unsure.2016-05-21A large outdoor crowd gathers around a figure standing waist-deep in a river during a Kumbh Mela shahi snan. The central figure has long dark braided hair, bare upper body, gold bangles and necklaces, and is cupping water with raised hands. Surrounding devotees, many bare-chested or in white dhotis and orange or red garments with rudraksha and beaded malas, stand in the water facing inward. Many red and orange flags and a silver trident rise above the crowd, and onlookers along the bank hold up cameras and phones. A few people wear saffron and orange robes. The photo is a watermarked archive image; the copyright line is not described.2016-05-21A large crowd gathers around a river or tank where ascetic devotees bathe waist-deep in water during a ritual snan. In the centre, a bare-chested man in a red-maroon dhoti stands under a stream of water poured from a vessel held by an attendant, wearing heavy gold necklaces. Nearby, a figure with long dark hair and a saffron-orange cloth and gold garlands stands in the water. Other bathers wear white dhotis, red and saffron shawls and rudraksha malas. Many people in the background hold cameras and red-saffron flags. Several onlookers in yellow and white stand on the bank.2016-05-21