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A large dense crowd gathers on the riverbank steps at a ghat during a Kumbh Mela bathing event, with water and motorboats behind them. A central figure in a dark maroon robe wears a heavy gold pendant and garland and stands at the water's edge while attendants in white dhotis and bead necklaces surround him. Many people raise hands and cameras, and several photographers with large lenses press forward. Red and yellow flags rise above the crowd, and a uniformed officer in a dark blue cap and orange scarf stands in the foreground. A fountain sprays water in the background.

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A dense crowd of many people gathers on the steps of a riverbank or tank at the Ujjain Kumbh Mela, with red and yellow flags raised above them and water fountains behind. Near the centre, a man in a dark maroon robe wears a large gold-toned necklace and holds his palms up in greeting, while surrounding devotees in white dhotis, orange and yellow shirts press close and many photographers aim cameras. A bare-chested man at left carries a trident-like staff, and a saffron-clad figure stands nearby. Banners and a BSNL sign line the far bank.2016-05-21A dense crowd of devotees surges along the stone steps of a riverbank or tank during a ritual bathing event. Many men wear saffron, yellow and white clothing and rudraksha or bead garlands. Numerous people raise hands and phones to photograph a central figure in a dark maroon robe with a large gold necklace, surrounded by uniformed police or security in khaki and navy caps. Red and yellow flags wave above the crowd, and a fountain plays in the water behind. Many people are visible in the frame.2016-05-21May 21 20162016-05-21May 21 20162016-05-21May 21 20162016-05-21May 21 20162016-05-21May 21 20162016-05-21May 21 20162016-05-21A dense crowd of devotees and photographers surrounds a river bank at a ghat, with a fountain spraying water and red and yellow flags above. In the centre, a man in a dark maroon garment and heavy gold necklace stands waist-deep in water, with several men in white dhotis around him, one carrying a silver trident-like staff. Many people wear saffron and orange cloth, and a bare-chested man holds a small brass vessel. Cameras and phones are raised throughout the crowd, and a bank sign reads BSNL in the background. The scene suggests a sacred bathing ritual at a water body.2016-05-21May 21 20162016-05-21A dense crowd of devotees surrounds a central figure at a riverside ghat during a Kumbh Mela bathing event. Many people are bare-chested or in saffron and yellow clothing, some holding red and saffron flags, and others raising hands and phones. A central man wears a dark ochre garment, heavy gold beaded necklaces and a garland, and holds a trident-like staff. Behind them, a boat floats on the water with fountains spraying, and a pink multi-storey building lines the far bank. Photographers and a video camera operator stand among the crowd. Banners and flags frame the scene.2016-05-21May 21 20162016-05-21