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A dense crowd fills a street at a Kumbh Mela procession, with many people in white dhotis and saffron or orange robes. In the foreground, a standing man in white dhoti and rudraksha mala raises his arms high on a decorated platform, while beside him a seated man in red-orange robes holds a phone. Red flags and a red umbrella, plus a blue umbrella, mark the procession, and metal barricades line the route. Banners and tents with printed advertisements are visible in the background, and a cameraman films the scene. Several people have tilak marks on their faces and carry red cloth.

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April 22 20162016-04-22Evening outdoor Kumbh Mela scene at a festival ground with a large crowd pressing behind a metal barrier. In the foreground, a seated sadhu in orange robes and a rudraksha-style garland sits on a striped cloth, with a red cloth on his lap. To the left, a priest in orange with a saffron turban and a long braid stands beside a gold-decorated palanquin or throne, while a woman in white attends beside it under a yellow ceremonial umbrella. Tall red and orange saffron flags with gold trim rise in the right foreground, and many saffron-robed sadhus and devotees stand in the crowd. Banners and tents with colourful signage line the background under string lights.2016-04-22Outdoor procession at dusk on a roadside at a crowded religious fair. On the left, a man in saffron robes with a gold necklace sits on an ornate gilded palanquin-style throne with leopard-print cushions, raising his right hand in blessing; a gilded yellow-and-gold canopy with a fringed top and a yellow parasol stands above him. Beside the throne, several men in white dhotis with gold borders attend, one holding a yellow parasol pole and another raising a hand. In the foreground a seated priest in orange robes with rudraksha malas plays a small instrument. Behind the barrier, a large crowd of devotees watches, with saffron-clad sadhus among them, and tents, banners and a red flag fill the background under trees.2016-04-22Photograph of a dense crowd at a Kumbh Mela procession. At center, a seated figure in saffron-orange robes, a matching orange-and-gold turban, and orange beaded necklaces sits on an ornate gold throne-like palanquin decorated with carved gold figures. Attendants in white dhotis and bare-chested devotees with rudraksha-style beads stand and sit around the platform, some holding red and saffron flags and decorative umbrellas. Crowds of devotees with raised hands and phones press in on both sides of the street, and striped and colourful umbrellas line the route under trees. The seated figure shows distinctive saffron robes, orange turban and beaded necklaces, which is a probable appearance-based match to a person on a procession palanquin.2016-04-22A large procession moves down a dusty street lined with tents, stalls and yellow metal barriers at the Ujjain Kumbh Mela. Many robed sadhus in white and saffron walk in dense ranks, several carrying red and orange flags. Ahead, an ornate golden palanquin or ratha is carried above the crowd, with golden umbrellas raised. Uniformed police officers line the route beside the barriers. Banners and a large portrait of a saint hang from the stalls, and an announcement horn is mounted on a nearby pole. Spectators fill the sides of the road.2016-05-21May 21 20162016-05-21May 21 20162016-05-21Dense crowd of devotees fills a street during a procession. At centre, a large gilded palanquin with golden swan-like carvings carries several seated sannyasis in saffron and orange robes, one playing a drum. Red flags on tall poles and colourful umbrellas surround the float. A man in white dhoti and bare chest stands on the float, and a man at left wears white with a saffron-toned shawl. Many devotees raise hands and phones toward the procession, and a bearded man in a white turban stands in the crowd. Banners and decorated tents line the background.2016-04-22A large crowd fills a street during a procession at a Kumbh Mela event. At the centre, a seated figure in saffron robes and an orange turban sits on an ornate gold palanquin with carved panels, adorned with beaded necklaces. Beside him, another person in orange and a bare-chested attendant in white dhoti hold ceremonial items; a man in white dhoti stands behind with a wooden pole. Red and orange flags, colourful umbrellas and drums surround the palanquin. Uniformed police officers and crowd members in mixed clothing press close, many raising hands or taking photographs with phones.2016-04-22May 21 20162016-05-21April 22 20162016-04-22Outdoor street procession crowded with a large dense throng of people lining golden barricades on both sides. Red saffron-coloured flags on tall poles and ornate umbrellas with beaded or dark blue canopies lead the procession. A man in a light peach kurta stands at the barrier edge with his hands pressed together in greeting. Men in white dhotis and sacred threads walk with the procession. Devotees raise hands and phones toward the procession. Banners and flags line the street under trees with red flowers, and a white vehicle is parked at the right edge.2016-05-09