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A large crowd gathers around a shallow water tank at an outdoor ritual bathing event under a bright blue sky. In the centre, a shaven-headed man in orange robes and a red-and-white flower garland stands in water, flanked by devotees. To the right, a man in white dhoti and shawl with gold-toned necklaces stands in the water with palms pressed together in greeting. Many people in white dhotis and orange or red shawls, some wearing rudraksha and gold necklaces, reach out, cheer and raise hands. Red and orange parasols, flags, a loudspeaker on a pole and a decorated canopy appear in the background. The text on the banner reads Sri Nithyananda Paramashivam.

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Outdoor festival crowd under bright blue sky gathering around a water-splashed area. A shaved-headed man in orange garments and beaded gold-toned necklaces holds a bouquet of red and white flowers. Nearby, a man in white dhoti with a red sash and ornate necklaces presses his palms together in greeting, and another in white with a red shawl stands among devotees. A man with long braided hair in the foreground faces the group. Many devotees in white and orange clothing, some holding umbrellas and red flags, celebrate with raised hands. Ornate colourful umbrellas and a decorated pole stand behind the crowd, with tents and a loudspeaker on a pole visible.2016-05-09A joyful crowd gathers around a shallow water tank during a shahi snan style bathing event under a bright sky. Men in white dhotis with gold-bordered cloths and gold necklaces raise hands and splash water, while a long-haired figure with dark matted hair faces away from the camera in the foreground. Several people wear saffron and red shawls and rudraksha malas. Colourful umbrellas in pink, orange and yellow shade the crowd, and banners and a green decorated structure rise at the right. Many devotees are visible behind, cheering and waving.2016-05-09May 09th 20162016-05-09Photo of a large crowd bathing in a river at a Kumbh Mela shahi snaan. In the centre, a man in saffron-orange robes and ornate gold necklaces stands waist-deep in water, one arm raised in blessing, surrounded by devotees in white dhotis and orange shawls. Red and orange flags and umbrellas fill the background, and several cameramen and photographers crouch along the water's edge. Many people are visible, including those partly hidden behind others.2016-05-21Outdoor photo of a large crowd gathered around a shallow water channel during a ritual bathing procession. Several men in white dhotis with gold and red garlands stand in the water, some wearing saffron-orange cloth and rudraksha-style beaded necklaces. A man with long swept-back hair in a white garment and gold neck ornaments stands at the centre, while a shaved-headed man in orange cloth holds a bouquet of red flowers. Behind them, many devotees raise their hands, and colourful parasols, red and pink umbrellas, and decorated poles stand above the crowd under a bright blue sky. A cameraman films at the right edge.2016-05-09A large crowd of devotees stands and wades in shallow river water during a mass ritual bathing event. In the foreground a man in white ritual clothing and a red waist cloth pours water from a silver vessel over a submerging devotee whose wet hair splashes. Nearby, a bare-chested man in a maroon cloth stands in the water, and many people wear white dhotis or saris with rudraksha malas and gold-coloured necklaces. Red and orange flags, a silver trident on a pole and a blue canopy rise above the crowd, with onlookers lining a bank in the background.2016-05-21Outdoor photo of a large crowd wading through shallow, muddy water during a river bathing procession. In the foreground a man with long dark hair bends forward, cupping water with his hands, bare-shouldered and wearing gold necklaces and bangles. Around him, men in white dhotis with gold borders and bare upper bodies hold a tall silver-shafted umbrella and walk alongside. Several men in saffron-orange robes with gold garlands stand in the water, and some wear maroon shawls. Behind them, ornate parasols in pink, yellow, teal and orange rise above a dense crowd on a road, with red flags and a printed banner showing a bearded figure at upper right.2016-05-09A large crowd stands in shallow river water at a Kumbh Mela shahi snan. Many devotees in white dhotis and orange or red garments wear beaded and rudraksha-style garlands. A person with long matted dreadlocks, wearing red and gold, stands centrally facing the group, holding a metal vessel and pouring water. Red and saffron flags rise above the crowd, a trident is visible at right, and a camera operator is in the lower corner.2016-05-21May 09th 20162016-05-09A photo of a river procession wading through shallow water on a bright sunny day. In the centre, a bare-chested man with long dark hair wears a maroon-brown dhoti-style cloth and multiple gold necklaces and armlets, hands pressed together. Around him, men in white dhotis with gold borders and beaded garlands walk in the water, and others in orange-saffron cloth follow. Coloured umbrellas (pink, yellow, teal, orange) and kalasha-topped ritual staffs rise above the crowd, with a large crowd and a camera visible at right. The scene appears to be a shahi snan ritual bath procession.2016-05-09Outdoor photo of a shahi snaan ritual bathing in shallow river water at a Kumbh Mela. A bare-chested man with long wet black hair kneels or bows in the water at the centre, while around him white-clad priests in white dhotis with rudraksha malas and gold-coloured necklaces hold up a ceremonial staff and trident-like implements. Several men wear saffron and orange garments, and a woman in an orange sari stands nearby. A dense crowd lines the banks behind, many holding cameras, with red and orange flags and umbrellas visible above.2016-05-21May 21 20162016-05-21