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Photo of a large riverside bathing ceremony at a Kumbh-style gathering. In the centre, a man with long dark hair, wearing a rust-red dhoti-style garment, gold ornaments and a heavy gold-beaded necklace, stands waist-deep in water with his hands folded in anjali. Around him, devotees in saffron, orange and white garments, many wearing rudraksha malas, stand in the water and on the bank, several with hands joined. Behind them a dense crowd holds red and saffron flags, and many people hold cameras and phones. Bright umbrellas and a red-and-gold canopy are visible at the top of the frame.

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May 21 20162016-05-21May 21 20162016-05-21A photograph of a large crowd gathered at a river or water bathing ghat during a Kumbh Mela snan. In the centre, a man stands waist-deep in water, hands raised together above his head in namaskar, wearing a saffron-red dhoti-style cloth with a gold necklace and rudraksha malas. Around him, many men and women in saffron, red and white clothes stand in the water, some with palms joined, and several hold red flags and ceremonial staffs. Behind them a dense crowd of onlookers, many holding cameras and phones, fills the bank, with red flags, umbrellas and a decorated float visible.2016-05-21A large crowd gathers at a riverbank for a ritual bathing scene. In the centre, a man stands waist-deep in water with his palms joined above his head, wearing a reddish-maroon dhoti-style garment, a rudraksha mala and layered gold necklaces. Around him, devotees in saffron, orange and white clothes stand in the water, several with joined hands, and many photographers and onlookers line the bank. Red and saffron flags, umbrellas and a decorated palanquin-style float appear in the background. A long ritual staff is visible at left.2016-05-21A large crowd gathers at a river bank during a sacred bathing ritual. In the centre, a man with long dark hair and a red-orange garment stands waist-deep in water with palms pressed together above his head, wearing a heavy gold necklace and gold armbands. Around him, devotees in white and saffron-red robes, many with sandalwood and vibhuti forehead marks and rudraksha malas, stand in the water with hands folded. Behind them, a dense mass of onlookers and press photographers with cameras fills the frame, and red and saffron flags are visible above the crowd. The scene appears to be a shahi snan style bathing rite.2016-05-21Outdoor river or lake bathing scene at a crowded festival, with a central man standing waist-deep in water, hands pressed together in namaskar, wearing an ornate gold necklace and a red-and-gold dhoti-style wrap. Around him, many devotees wade in the water, several women in red and orange saris and men in white dhotis with rudraksha malas. Behind them a dense crowd of onlookers and photographers fills the banks, with red flags, red and orange umbrellas, and a decorated banner visible. Ritual bathing and procession scene.2016-05-21A photograph of a large crowd gathered at the water's edge for a ritual bathing event, with many devotees in orange, red and white clothing and garlands. In the centre, a man stands waist-deep in water with hands pressed together in namaskar, wearing a red-brown dhoti-style garment and heavy gold ceremonial necklaces with rudraksha beads. Around him, men and women in white and saffron stand in the water, some holding brass or metal ritual items, and many people hold red and orange flags above the crowd. Photographers and onlookers line the bank, and a red-and-white decorated structure and umbrellas appear in the background. Lower-left, a partially visible man wears a red-orange shawl and rudraksha mala.2016-05-21Large outdoor photograph of a river bathing ceremony at a Kumbh Mela, with a dense crowd of devotees on the banks and in the water. In the centre, a man stands waist-deep in greenish river water with his hands raised to his head, wearing a gold ornamental necklace, a saffron-orange shawl draped over his shoulders, and a rudraksha mala; he appears to be the focus of the bathing ritual. Around him, men in white dhotis and saffron-coloured shawls and garlands stand in the water, while women in red and orange saris with gold jewellery stand nearby with hands folded. Red and white flags, red umbrellas and decorated poles rise above the crowd, and photographers and video cameras are visible at the lower left and bottom.2016-05-21A photograph of a Kumbh Mela shahi snaan at a river ghat, with a large crowd standing waist-deep in water. At the centre, a bare-chested man with long swept-back hair, gold ceremonial necklaces and a rudraksha-style mala stands in red-orange ochre cloth, hands raised in namaste above his head. Around him, devotees in white and orange garments and ash-marked foreheads press close, many with palms joined, while photographers and onlookers line the banks behind them.2016-05-21A large crowd gathers at a riverbank ritual, with a central man standing waist-deep in water, hands raised in anjali above his head. He wears a gold necklace, multiple bangles, and a reddish-brown wrap over his shoulder, with tilak on his forehead. Around him, many people in saffron and orange garments, rudraksha malas and gold garlands stand in the water or on the shore, some with hands folded. Red and orange flags, umbrellas and a red-and-gold decorated palanquin appear in the background, along with many photographers holding cameras. The scene suggests a sacred bathing ceremony during a large procession.2016-05-21May 21 20162016-05-21A large crowd stands waist-deep in a river during a ritual bath, with many people holding up red and orange flags and some raising hands in devotion. At the centre, a man with a shaved head and dark sunglasses stands in the water wearing a rust-red dhoti, an orange shawl, a thick gold chain necklace and a long rudraksha-style mala, with gold armbands. Around him, men and women in white and saffron robes, several with garlands and rudraksha malas, press close while photographers with cameras surround them on the banks. A man on the right holds up a brass-colored staff. The scene shows a shahi snaan bathing ritual with a densely packed ceremonial crowd.2016-05-21