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A 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.

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A large crowd gathers in shallow water at a riverside ghat for a ritual bathing scene, with many people wading and some holding red flags and umbrellas in the background. In the centre, a man stands waist-deep in the water with his arms raised and hands joined above his head, wearing a dark red-orange cloth draped over his shoulders, a heavy gold necklace and gold armbands, a rudraksha-style mala and a painted forehead mark. Around him, men and women in white and saffron-orange garments with garlands and beaded necklaces stand close, some with hands folded in prayer. Photographers with cameras press in along the bank, and a red chariot-style float with decorative canopies appears at the top of the frame.2016-05-21A 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.2016-05-21May 21 20162016-05-21May 21 20162016-05-21Large crowd of devotees gathered at a riverbank ghat during a Kumbh Mela-style bathing event. In the centre, a man stands waist-deep in water with palms pressed together overhead, wearing a red-and-maroon dhoti-style cloth and heavy gold necklaces, with a sacred ash mark on his forehead. Around him, men and women in orange, saffron and white robes, many wearing rudraksha malas, wade in the water or stand on the bank. A man at left holds a tall silver staff, and several people hold red and orange flags. Red and white parasols and a flagged procession are visible at the top edge, with many photographers pressing in.2016-05-21May 21 20162016-05-21May 21 20162016-05-21Large 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 large crowd gathers at the water's edge during a ritual bath. In the centre, a bare-backed man in a deep maroon cloth stands waist-deep in water with long dark wet hair, raising both arms as water is poured over his head. Around him, many devotees wear red, orange and white garments and gold-coloured garlands; several raise their arms in celebration. Red flags and red-and-white umbrellas rise above the crowd, and a decorated palanquin appears in the background. Many photographers hold cameras, and a poster of a deity hangs on a pole at upper left.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.2016-05-21May 21 20162016-05-21May 21 20162016-05-21