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A crowded outdoor riverside procession descends red stone steps toward water at a Kumbh Mela setting. A uniformed police officer in khaki, with a belt and cap, gestures with his arm on the left. Several people in white dhotis and orange or saffron robes walk in the centre, one wearing an orange sari-style garment. A man in a white dhoti and shawl carries something near the front, and volunteers in high-visibility yellow or orange vests guide the crowd. A large yellow-orange umbrella with a fringed edge is raised above the procession, and a red-and-white banner hangs from a tree on the right. Overhanging tree branches and a blue sky frame the scene, with water spray visible at the riverbank.

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Outdoor procession at a riverside ghat under bright sunlight. A bright yellow-orange umbrella is held above a group of sadhus in saffron and white robes, with rudraksha beads and garlands. A uniformed police officer on the left gestures with an outstretched arm, and a man in a yellow safety vest and cap guides the group along a red-stone path beside a red railing and trees. Devotees in saffron and white stand along the edge, and a large crowd is visible near the water in the background.2016-04-22April 22 20162016-04-22April 22 20162016-04-22A dense crowd on a riverbank procession during a Kumbh Mela shahi snan, with several decorated umbrellas in yellow, red, blue and green held above a group of saffron-robed sadhus. A bald sadhu in an orange-brown cloth with a red shawl stands at the centre, while a man in a white cap and a uniformed police officer in a khaki peaked cap hold the crowd back. Spectators behind a red railing lean and film, some holding cameras, and a large tree with hanging strings overhangs the scene.2016-04-22April 22 20162016-04-22April 22 20162016-04-22May 09th 20162016-05-09May 09th 20162016-05-09April 22 20162016-04-22A large crowd of devotees gathers in shallow river water during a sacred bathing ceremony, with water splashing up in the centre. A bare-chested man in white dhoti with gold and bead necklaces stands waist-deep, hands pressed together and head bowed. Women in orange and red saris with rudraksha and bead garlands stand beside him, some with hands folded in prayer. Orange and red ceremonial umbrellas are raised overhead. A uniformed police officer and a man in a high-visibility yellow vest stand on the bank, and a pink-orange temple building with a dome stands behind under a clear blue sky. Photographers are visible at the left edge.2016-04-22A photograph of a shahi snan bathing procession at a river ghat. In the foreground, a smiling man with orange-smeared forehead wears saffron cloth and layered beaded and gold necklaces while wading waist-deep through water. Behind him, an orange ceremonial umbrella with fringe is held aloft. Around him, numerous sadhus and devotees in saffron and white robes, many with rudraksha and garlands, crowd the water and bank. A uniformed police officer and a man in a yellow high-visibility vest stand at the edge, and several photographers with cameras document the scene. A pink-walled temple with a domed spire and a tree sit under a clear blue sky.2016-04-22A large crowd of devotees gathers at a river ghat during a procession, many holding red and orange flags and under colourful umbrellas. In the centre, a figure with long dark hair and gold necklaces stands among men in white dhotis and saffron shawls, some with bare chests and rudraksha malas. Water and a boat are visible behind them, with a temple tower on the right and a large portrait on a banner at left. Bright sunlight and mist from fountains fill the scene.2016-05-09