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Wide photograph of a sandy riverbank camp at a large Hindu gathering, with a row of tall red flags and national-style flags on bamboo poles lining a dusty path. Makeshift tents, blue tarpaulins, bamboo scaffolding and wooden benches stand on the right. A few people walk among the tents, including two men in saffron-orange robes and a figure in a yellow turban. Stray dogs rest on the sand beside a low metal bench, and a tractor-trailer with sacks of goods sits at the left. Overhead utility poles and streetlights line the distance.

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February 05 20132013-02-05Wide view of a sandy riverbank encampment at a large Hindu gathering, with a hazy grey sky and a long concrete pontoon bridge stretching across the background. Under several orange, yellow and white tarpaulin tents, a cluster of people in orange and saffron robes sit on sacks and bundles, with a standing figure in white at left-centre. A lone figure in an orange robe and turban walks across the open sand at right. Overhead power lines and street lamps line the sandy foreground, and red flags are visible on poles at left. A small signboard appears under the left tents.2013-02-05February 07 20132013-02-07A dusty road procession crowded with many people walking away from the camera under a clear blue sky, lined with tents, banners, and utility poles. In the foreground, a man in an orange shirt and orange shawl wears an ID badge, beside a woman in a red-and-white dupatta and glasses. To the right, a woman in yellow with an orange shawl and a man in yellow dhoti walk with hands folded near their chests. Robed sadhus in saffron and orange garments walk at left, some with orange turbans, and a man in white kurta and dhoti stands among them. A pink-framed portrait banner is visible at left edge and yellow and red flags fly on the right. No identifiable a person is clearly visible.2013-02-07A dusty unpaved road runs through a large temporary camp under a hazy sky, lined with utility poles and wires. Many people walk along the road, including men in dark jackets and white dhotis and women in orange and yellow saris. On the left, produce such as green gourds sits on a parked white truck, and on the right a white pickup loaded with leafy vegetables is parked. Orange flags fly from poles, and white tents and a striped canopy stand in the distance. A small rickshaw-like cart is pulled along the road.2013-02-07February 07 20132013-02-07A low-angle photograph of a sandy riverbank camp under a hazy pale sky. Bamboo poles with strung wires and small saffron and red flags stand among simple shelters and tents, including a green tarpaulin tent and a blue-grey tent. On the left, a corrugated sheet structure. Several small figures stand and walk across the sand near the tents; one person in a yellow-orange garment and another in dark clothing are closest to the tents. The foreground is fine, rippled sand.2013-02-05A wide dusty road runs through a crowded Kumbh Mela camp at hazy morning light, lined with white and yellow canvas tents, stalls and market goods. Many pilgrims walk along the road, including a woman in a yellow sari near the left edge and saffron-robed sadhus in the middle distance. A decorated procession with a horse and riders moves toward the centre, with red and orange flags flying from poles. Electric wires cross overhead, and puddles glisten on the left side of the road. A rickshaw is visible on the left. Vendors sit beside colourful goods spread on mats at right.February 05 20132013-02-05February 07 20132013-02-07February 07 20132013-02-07A wide dusty dirt road crowded with pilgrims and vendors under a hazy grey sky, with a line of utility poles and tents and colourful flags in the distance. Many people walk in both directions, some carrying large bundles and bags on their heads, women in bright saris, and men in white dhotis and kurtas. A man rides a bicycle through the crowd, while handcarts and food stalls line the roadside and several people sit on the ground at right. The scene looks like a busy festival fairground.2013-02-07