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A crowd of devotees stands waist-deep in flowing water at a riverside ghat. Foreground figures include a bare-chested man with a yellow marigold garland and a rudraksha mala, a shaved-headed man in a maroon-and-gold necklace, and a man in a red and orange turban. A man in a white kurta with folded hands stands centre-right beside a woman in a red-and-floral shawl with a red bindi. Several women wear orange and red saris. Orange-clad sadhus and a yellow sign fence line the water's edge. No figure can be confidently identified by appearance, so the centre man in white is described only by role.

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September 15 20152015-09-15September 13 20152015-09-13September 15 20152015-09-15September 15 20152015-09-15September 15 20152015-09-15A large crowd of devotees gathers on the steps of a riverside ghat at water's edge, many men bare-chested or in white dhotis with saffron and orange cloths, some with orange shawls and rudraksha malas. Several sadhus with shaved heads and orange robes stand in the front, one raising a hand in greeting. Behind them, a flooded walkway with metal railings leads toward a decorated pavilion strung with yellow marigold garlands, where a figure in a red and orange robe stands under a small umbrella. Uniformed police officers stand on the right. Several devotees are visible in the crowd; others are partially visible at the frame edges, and no identifiable a person figure can be confirmed by appearance.2015-09-15A dense crowd gathers at a riverside ghat with metal railings and yellow-orange banners above, apparently during a holy-bathing event. In the centre, a smiling man wears a deep maroon turban, a large ornate gold-toned pendant, and a maroon-and-gold robe. To his left, a man in a white dhoti and a yellow-orange marigold garland holds a silver trident-like staff. Many devotees in maroon and saffron robes with rudraksha or gold beaded necklaces crowd around, some with tilaka. A bald man in glasses on the right applies a mark to his forehead. Water surrounds the platform. a person identity is not established by appearance here, so the figures are described by role and dress only.2015-09-15A crowd of devotees stands in shallow water on a flooded riverside walkway at the Kumbh Mela, bordered by metal railings and yellow-and-green signs. In the foreground, a man with long hair and a white garment wears a yellow marigold garland and rudraksha mala. Beside him, a bald man wears a maroon turban and gold bangles, while others wear maroon shawls, rudraksha malas and gold-coloured necklaces. Several women in maroon and gold attire stand among them. Some devotees hold a silver staff and a brass vessel.2015-09-15 +1 copiesMay 21 20162016-05-21May 21 20162016-05-21A large crowd stands waist-deep in water at a riverside ghat during a ritual bathing event. In the foreground, a bare-chested man with a gold necklace, bangles and a red-and-maroon cloth knots a dipping gesture, his hand raised near his face. Around him, men in white dhotis and maroon sashes and women in white and colourful saris, many with garlands and gold jewellery, stand in the water. Red and saffron flags, a blue ceremonial umbrella and a large trident are visible above the crowd, with trees, lamp posts and loudspeakers along the bank under a blue sky.2016-05-21A large crowd bathes in a river at the Ujjain Kumbh Mela, with many people standing waist-deep in water. In the centre a man in a deep red-brown dhoti and shawl, with a gold ornate necklace and bangles, stands in the water with his hands held out, a sacred ash mark on his forehead. Around him devotees in white and orange garments, some with rudraksha malas, press forward, and people in folded palms gesture in devotion. Red and saffron flags rise above the crowd and photographers with cameras line the edge. Dense crowd fills the background.2016-05-21