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A large crowd gathers waist-deep in a river during a ritual bathing event, with many people in white and saffron-orange dress, garlands and rudraksha-style necklaces. In the center, several men in white dhotis, bare-chested with ash and orange cloth, stand in the water near a long staff; one man in white holds a staff while others with folded hands watch. A person is submerged or ducking in the water in the foreground. Behind them, dense spectators in red, yellow and white clothing hold red flags and camera equipment, and photographers line the water's edge. Water splashes around the figures.

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May 21 20162016-05-21May 21 20162016-05-21May 21 20162016-05-21Outdoor photo of a shahi snaan ritual bathing in shallow river water at a Kumbh Mela. A bare-chested man with long wet black hair kneels or bows in the water at the centre, while around him white-clad priests in white dhotis with rudraksha malas and gold-coloured necklaces hold up a ceremonial staff and trident-like implements. Several men wear saffron and orange garments, and a woman in an orange sari stands nearby. A dense crowd lines the banks behind, many holding cameras, with red and orange flags and umbrellas visible above.2016-05-21May 21 20162016-05-21A large crowd gathers on the bank and in shallow river water at a Kumbh Mela shahi snaan. In the centre, a bare-chested man stands waist-deep in water wearing a gold necklace, gold armbands and a red-orange dhoti, arms spread with palms open. Around him, devotees in white, saffron and red clothing, many wearing rudraksha and marigold-style garlands, stand in the water, some with hands folded in prayer. Photographers with cameras and red and saffron flags fill the background.2016-05-21May 21 20162016-05-21May 21 20162016-05-21May 21 20162016-05-21May 21 20162016-05-21May 21 20162016-05-21May 21 20162016-05-21