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A long pontoon bridge over a river at the Allahabad Kumbh Mela, crowded with pilgrims walking in both directions. Grey cylindrical pontoon floats are lashed with rusted metal rings and rope along the left edge, and red and white barrier posts line the walkway on the right. Many people carry large bundles, sacks and bags on their heads and shoulders, with a man in a tan jacket and jeans in the foreground and a few saffron-clad figures at the right edge. Above the crowd, more pilgrims and colourful tents fill the riverbank under a hazy sky.

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A long pontoon bridge of grey cylindrical floats spans a wide river at the Kumbh Mela, lined by red and white barrier railings. A dense crowd of pilgrims walks single file and in groups across the bridge, many carrying bundles, bags and large sacks on their heads and shoulders. Men in white kurtas and dhotis, women in shawls and saris, and people in orange and red clothing are visible. Behind them the riverbank is packed with tents, flags, and more pilgrims, with a white tower in the hazy distance. +1 copiesFebruary 05 20132013-02-05A photograph of a dense crowd of pilgrims crossing a long pontoon bridge over a river at the Allahabad Kumbh Mela. The bridge is made of large grey cylindrical floats lashed together with rope, edged by red and white painted railings. Many people carry bundles, bags and bedding on their heads and shoulders; several men wear orange and yellow turbans, women wear colourful saris and shawls, and a man in a red jacket carries a red backpack. Tents, flags and a white tower stand on the distant riverbank under hazy grey sky, with a large throng gathered along the shore.February 12 20132013-02-12February 05 20132013-02-05February 12 20132013-02-12A hazy outdoor scene at a river festival site shows a long pontoon walkway built on large white floating drums anchored by ropes into the water. A dense crowd of pilgrims walks along the metal railing, many women in saris of green, orange and pink and men in white or light clothing, some carrying bundles on their heads. Behind them stretch rows of white tents, orange and red flags, and a multi-arched concrete bridge spanning the river under a pale morning sky.February 12 20132013-02-12February 10 20132013-02-10A procession crosses a long pontoon bridge over a river at dusk, with large grey floats anchoring the wooden deck above murky brown water. Many people walk in a line, many in saffron and orange robes and others in white kurtas. Several colourful striped umbrellas are held aloft above the group, and small orange flags stand along the bridge rails. A crowd of onlookers in casual clothing lines the right side, and a few figures in orange and white are visible at the far end near a decorated palanquin-like structure.A crowded outdoor procession on a dusty riverside path at the Allahabad Kumbh Mela. Several men in the foreground wear orange saffron shawls over white and green shirts; one has a red tilak on his forehead. A woman in a pink and red headscarf appears at the bottom edge. Behind them a large crowd moves along a bamboo-fenced walkway, including an elderly man in white clothing and a man in a brown vest. Parked white vans and vehicles line the dirt area beside the water, with orange cloth banners on the right.February 05 20132013-02-05