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A photograph of sadhus and devotees hauling a long pole wrapped in red and yellow cloth, pulling together on ropes across a sandy, ash-strewn ground at the Kumbh Mela. Many men wear white dhotis and white shawls; several have bare chests, rudraksha-style necklaces and tilak or vibhuti marks on their foreheads. Behind them stands a striped orange, yellow and pink canopy and white tents under a hazy sky. Smouldering embers and burnt logs lie scattered on the ground in the foreground.

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May 09th 20162016-05-09December 29 20082008-12-29December 22 20102010-12-22A photograph at the Allahabad Kumbh Mela of several sadhus handling a tall white cloth-wrapped pole, marked with red and orange, standing upright on a mound of grey ash and dirt. Several bare-chested or lightly clad men in white dhotis and cloths, some with matted long hair and beards, grip the pole and push it into place. One man in a red and yellow turban and another in red clothing assist. Marigold garlands are tied at the base, small fires smoulder in the foreground, and an orange and yellow striped canopy stands behind. A yellow and white banner in Hindi reads Sri Gai Datta Ashram beside the tent. Visible people: about six.December 22 20102010-12-22A tall pole with a tricolour-style flag in red, yellow, white and green flies against a clear blue sky at an outdoor encampment. Several men in white dhotis and cloth wraps are raising the pole with ropes, and others stand along an orange and yellow canopied shelter with pink trim. A man bent over near a small fire works on the ground in the foreground, and sandals and scattered bricks lie on the dusty earth. Many people stand in the background among tents.February 10 20132013-02-10Outdoor photo at the Kumbh Mela under a clear blue sky. Several men crowd together gripping an orange-and-white pole or rope with marigold garlands, pulling it forward in a procession-like push. On the left, an older sadhu wears a brown turban and an orange-red tilak on his forehead, with a grey beard and white robe. Another sadhu in a grey turban with yellow tilak is behind him. In the centre, a bearded man wears a white cap and a tan cloth draped over his shoulders. On the right, a man in a white shawl and tan garment reaches in. Their faces are visible and expressive with serious focus. Nearby hands and arms from the foreground extend into the frame, and a faint circular blue-and-white logo appears at the top left.December 29 20082008-12-29February 12 20132013-02-12May 09th 20162016-05-09December 29 20082008-12-29