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A large crowd of devotees wades into a river or lake during a bathing ritual, many in white dhotis and orange-red sashes with gold beaded garlands. In the centre, a person with a dark hair bun and a red garment and gold necklace raises both arms as water splashes around them. Red and orange flags, a decorated palanquin-style pole and a trident-like staff stand above the crowd, with spectators and onlookers lining the far bank.

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May 21 20162016-05-21May 21 20162016-05-21May 21 20162016-05-21May 21 20162016-05-21A large crowd gathers at a river or water edge under a bright sky, with many people standing waist-deep in the water. In the centre, a figure in a maroon garment and gold necklaces stands in the water as a column of water splashes up around them, while a man beside them in white dhoti-style clothing and a red shawl holds a ceremonial trident. Many people wear white garments, orange and saffron shawls, and rudraksha-style beaded necklaces. Red flags with saffron markings and tall ceremonial poles rise above the crowd, and several people raise hands or phones. A figure in a yellow vest stands on the bank at right.2016-05-21May 21 20162016-05-21May 21 20162016-05-21May 21 20162016-05-21A 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.2016-05-21May 21 20162016-05-21Outdoor photograph of a large crowd gathered at a riverbank during a ritual bathing scene. In the centre, a man with long dark hair, wearing a maroon-brown cloth and a heavy gold necklace, stands waist-deep in water with both arms raised. Around him, many people wear white dhotis and shawls with maroon or red borders, rudraksha-style garlands and gold necklaces, some holding ceremonial staffs and silver implements. Red and orange flags, a red umbrella and a few onlookers with cameras fill the background, with trees and a structure at the top edge.2016-05-21May 21 20162016-05-21