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A 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.

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May 21 20162016-05-21May 21 20162016-05-21Crowded outdoor river bathing scene with many devotees standing and kneeling in shallow water. In the centre, a man with wet hair and gold necklaces pours water from a large silver vessel, creating a splash. Many men and women wear white dhotis, saffron and maroon garments, and garlands of gold beads. Red and orange flags line the background, and a dense crowd of spectators with cameras stands along the riverbank under trees.2016-05-21A photograph of a large crowd gathered around a water tank or river pool during a ritual bathing event. Several people stand waist-deep in the greenish water, including a bald man in a maroon dhoti and a woman in a cream sari with gold border, many wearing rudraksha-style beaded necklaces and red or white sashes. A figure lies submerged or bowing in the water in the foreground. A large silver metal pot stands at the water's edge. Behind them, a dense crowd of devotees holds saffron and red flags, and a silver ceremonial staff is visible on the left and right. Trees and buildings line the background.2016-05-21May 21 20162016-05-21A large crowd gathers at the water's edge of a river ghat during a holy bathing ritual. Many devotees stand waist-deep in water, several wearing rudraksha and marigold garlands. A man in a white dhoti stands at center holding a large metal pot or kalasha, pouring water. A partially submerged person is bathing in the water in the foreground. Red and saffron flags rise above the crowd, and onlookers line the road and rooftops behind. Several photographers with cameras are visible among the crowd.2016-05-21May 21 20162016-05-21A large crowd gathers on a riverbank with many red and orange flags, while devotees immerse themselves in shallow water for a sacred bath. In the centre, a woman with long dark hair, bare shoulders, gold bangles and a gold necklace kneels in the water with her hands pressed together. Nearby, men in white dhotis with red shawls and rudraksha malas stand waist-deep, and a bald priest in saffron-orange cloth stands by a large metal vessel of water. Onlookers and photographers fill the background, and a trident is visible at the right edge.2016-05-21May 21 20162016-05-21A 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.2016-05-21A photograph of a large crowd gathered at a river ghat during a Kumbh Mela shahi snan. In the centre, a man in a dark garment is immersed in water, bowing forward with water splashing around him. Around him, several men in white dhotis with saffron sashes and beaded malas stand waist-deep in the water, and women in red and orange saris with gold necklaces stand nearby. Many photographers with cameras and onlookers in colourful clothing press along the banks, and a few people in yellow and red garments stand at the edge. Two men in white dhotis with ornate beaded necklaces stand at the centre-left in the water. Red flags are visible among the crowd.2016-05-21A 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.2016-05-21