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A large outdoor photograph of a Kumbh Mela shahi snaan bathing scene in shallow river water, with a dense crowd of devotees packed along the banks and wading in. In the centre, a figure with long dreadlocked hair stands submerged to the waist while others in white dhotis and orange or saffron garments hold and bless them, water spraying around. Many men wear white dhotis, rudraksha malas and ceremonial gold necklaces; several women in red and orange saris and gold chains stand nearby. Numerous people hold up red and saffron flags, and videographers with cameras and tripods line the water's edge. Red and yellow tents and umbrellas appear in the background.

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May 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 20162016-05-21Dense crowd of devotees standing waist-deep in water at a river ghat during a shahi snaan. In the centre, a bare-chested man with long dark dreadlocked hair stands in the water wearing a red-brown cloth, with a hand-held camera pointed at him. Around him, many men in white dhotis and ceremonial gold and beaded necklaces, some in saffron-red garments, raise their arms and gesture. Red and orange flags, umbrellas and a decorated red palanquin with a golden top rise above the crowd, and a few people stand on a rooftop in the background.2016-05-21Outdoor 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.2016-05-21A 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.2016-05-21May 21 20162016-05-21Large 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.2016-05-21Photograph of a large crowd gathered at a river bank for a ritual bath. In the foreground, a long-haired figure with bare shoulders and a dark garment stands in the water facing a group of people in white dhotis and bare-chested devotees with rudraksha malas and gold necklaces. Many people in the water and along the bank hold folded hands or raise arms. Red and orange flags, umbrellas and a trident stand among the crowd, and buildings with spectators line the background. Dense crowd of more than a hundred people visible.2016-05-21Large crowd gathered at a riverbank festival with many red and orange flags and parasols. In the foreground, a long-haired figure with bare back and dark hair hangs in the water, facing away, while men in white dhotis with rudraksha malas and women in saffron and red saris stand waist-deep in the water around them. Some people raise their hands and many photographers and onlookers line the shore. Crowd estimated in the hundreds, beyond the countable range for this scene.2016-05-21May 21 20162016-05-21A large crowd gathers at a riverbank during a shahi snaan bathing ceremony. In the foreground a figure with long matted dreadlocks is submerged in shallow water, facing a group of men and women standing waist-deep around them. Several men wear white dhotis with rudraksha malas and gold-coloured garlands, and some wear maroon or rust-coloured shawls. Behind them a dense crowd holds up red and orange flags and many people raise cameras and phones. One man at left holds a long white staff. The scene is outdoors in bright daylight with trees behind the crowd.2016-05-21