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A photograph of a river bath in shallow water. A woman in an orange sari with long wet black hair is bent forward, being supported by two men at her back and arms. Behind her, a man in a white kurta with a rudraksha mala steadies her, and a man in a blue polo shirt with a rudraksha mala and a pendant bends in to hold her. Other women in colourful saris and a young girl stand in the water behind them with raised hands, and a bamboo pole lies at the left edge. Splashing water surrounds the group.

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May 22 20062006-05-22Photo of a riverside bathing scene in shallow, splashing water. A man lies face-down in orange shorts being lowered or immersed in the river while a man in a blue polo shirt and purple shorts, wearing a rudraksha mala and glasses, reaches toward him with both hands. A man in a white kurta, also wearing rudraksha beads, supports the body from the left. Several women in saris and salwar behind them, one in a green and pink sari, one in a teal top, react with open-mouthed expressions and raised hands, some wearing rudraksha malas. A wooden plank rests at the water's edge. The photo is watermarked with copyright text on the right.2006-05-22Outdoor photo of a water ritual in shallow, muddy water. In the centre a devotee with long wet black hair kneels with both hands pressed over the face, while two men in wet white dhotis with gold borders and red sashes crouch beside her and a third man in white with rudraksha malas and gold necklaces stands behind. On the right a figure in an orange robe and gold beads holds a ceremonial staff, and a man in a maroon shawl with a dark turban and gold necklaces stands at the edge. Behind them a crowd of men and women in white and saffron, some with red and gold sashes, watches, and a videographer holds a camera. Bright daylight, trees and red flags in the background.2016-05-09A large crowd gathers at a river bank during a ritual bathing scene. In the centre, a man stands waist-deep in water with his head bowed, while two men in white dhotis and orange-red shawls with rudraksha malas hold and steady him, water splashing around them. Behind, devotees in white and orange clothing press close, many with hands joined, and red flags wave above. Photographers with cameras line the crowd edge. The sacred bathing appears to be a snan at a kumbh gathering.2016-05-21May 09th 20162016-05-09A large crowd of devotees stands in and around a river, many holding up cameras and phones, with red and saffron flags visible at the back. In the centre, a bare-backed man with long dark hair kneels and bows his head into the water while surrounded by robed sannyasis in white and saffron, wearing gold ceremonial necklaces, rudraksha malas and red sashes. One standing figure holds a long trident-like staff and a kalasha-style vessel, and several people reach toward the kneeling man in a river bathing ritual.2016-05-21Dense crowd gathered at a riverside ghat for a ritual bathing scene. Two men in white dhotis with rudraksha malas and ceremonial gold necklaces stand waist-deep in churning water, one holding a long silver trident-tipped staff aloft. Around them, devotees in white, red and orange robes and garlands press close, some with hands folded, while many photographers and onlookers in the background hold cameras. A dark bull-like figure is partly submerged in the foreground water. Red flags are visible in the crowd.2016-05-21May 21 20162016-05-21May 09th 20162016-05-09June 02 20162016-06-02May 09th 20162016-05-09A photograph of a river ritual bath with a large crowd pressing close on both banks. In the centre, a man is being immersed in water, his head bowed as two people in the water pour or press water over his head; he wears a white cloth and multiple beaded and gold necklaces. Around them, many devotees in white, red and saffron clothing wear rudraksha malas and gold chains, some holding a long metal staff and a red flag. A trident standard stands among the crowd, and many photographers with cameras fill the background.2016-05-21