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A large crowd gathers on the banks and in the water of a river at the Ujjain Kumbh Mela. In the centre, a figure with long dark matted hair and gold bangles stands waist-deep in the water, extending a hand over the surface. Around them, many people in white and red dhotis and saffron garments, some wearing rudraksha malas and gold necklaces, stand in the water with hands folded in devotion. A trident on a staff is raised at the right edge, and red flags and banners rise above the crowd. Photographers and onlookers line the water's edge in the background.

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A large crowd stands along the banks and in shallow water of a river, with many people crowded behind and around a central water area. In the centre, a figure with long dark dreadlocks and gold necklaces stands waist-deep in the water, bending forward with cupped hands. Around him, many people wear white dhotis and garlands, with rudraksha malas and gold necklaces, some standing in water with hands folded. Red flags on tall poles rise above the crowd, and a silver trident is held up on the right. Several photographers and cameras are visible among the crowd.2016-05-21May 21 20162016-05-21A large outdoor crowd gathers around a figure standing waist-deep in a river during a Kumbh Mela shahi snan. The central figure has long dark braided hair, bare upper body, gold bangles and necklaces, and is cupping water with raised hands. Surrounding devotees, many bare-chested or in white dhotis and orange or red garments with rudraksha and beaded malas, stand in the water facing inward. Many red and orange flags and a silver trident rise above the crowd, and onlookers along the bank hold up cameras and phones. A few people wear saffron and orange robes. The photo is a watermarked archive image; the copyright line is not described.2016-05-21A large crowd gathers around a river bathing ghat during a ritual immersion. In the centre, a man with long black matted hair and gold necklaces stands waist-deep in the water, facing away, with his hands in the water. Around him, many people in white and saffron dhotis and shawls stand chest-deep in the river, wearing rudraksha and beaded malas. Behind them, a dense crowd of devotees and photographers lines the bank, with red and orange flags and a silver trident-topped staff rising above the crowd. The scene suggests a sacred bathing ceremony.2016-05-21Photograph of a large crowd gathered at a river bank for a ritual bath. In the foreground, a long-haired figure with bare shoulders and a dark garment stands in the water facing a group of people in white dhotis and bare-chested devotees with rudraksha malas and gold necklaces. Many people in the water and along the bank hold folded hands or raise arms. Red and orange flags, umbrellas and a trident stand among the crowd, and buildings with spectators line the background. Dense crowd of more than a hundred people visible.2016-05-21May 21 20162016-05-21A large crowd gathers at the water's edge of a river as devotees wade in a shallow pool. In the foreground, a figure with long dark dreadlocks, bare-chested and wearing gold necklaces and bangles, stands in the water with arms outstretched, facing a group in white and saffron. Around him, many robed sadhus in white and orange garments with rudraksha malas stand waist-deep, hands pressed together in prayer. Red and saffron flags rise above the crowd, a trident-topped staff is visible at right, and people line the bank and rooftops in the background under trees.2016-05-21A large crowd of devotees gathers around a river or tank at a Kumbh Mela-style bathing event. In the centre, a bare-chested man with long dreadlocked hair stands waist-deep in the water, pouring water from a vessel, surrounded by white-clad devotees in water. Many people wear white dhotis and rudraksha malas, with some in orange and red clothing. Tall red and saffron flags, a trident and a decorated palanquin or ratha appear at the edges, with onlookers and photographers packed along the banks.2016-05-21May 21 20162016-05-21May 21 20162016-05-21A large crowd of devotees stands on the banks and in the shallow water of a river at a ghat, with many people wading in saffron, white and red clothing and garlands. In the foreground, a figure with long dreadlocks, bare-backed and wearing gold bangles and beads, stands facing the crowd with arms raised in the water. Among the devotees, a bare-chested man in white dhoti holds a flower garland, and women in white and orange saris stand nearby. A large trident is held upright at right, and many red and orange flags, umbrellas and banners rise above the crowd, with people watching from rooftops in the background.2016-05-21Photograph of a large crowd bathing in a river at a Kumbh Mela shahi snaan. In the centre, a bare-backed figure with long dreadlocked hair kneels in the water with arms raised and hands on the head, facing a ring of devotees. Around them, many people in white and orange clothing, rudraksha and bead garlands, and red and white garments wade or stand in the water. Behind them a dense crowd on the banks holds red flags and yellow and saffron banners, and many people raise cameras or phones. The scene reflects a river ritual bathing gathering.2016-05-21