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A large crowd gathers in shallow water at a riverbank during a ritual bathing event. In the centre, a man with long dark hair wears a deep maroon-red cloth, multiple gold necklaces and gold armbands, and holds a tall metal staff upright in the water. Around him, people in white dhotis and maroon-red shawls stand waist-deep in the water, some wearing rudraksha malas and gold chains. Behind them, a dense crowd of onlookers, many holding up cameras and phones, fills the bank beneath flags in red and orange, umbrellas and a tall orange-and-white structure. Blue and red banners are visible in the background.

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May 21 20162016-05-21A photograph of a large crowd at a river or water ritual. In the centre, a man stands waist-deep in water wearing a maroon-red dhoti-style cloth, heavy gold necklaces and bangles, and a long-haired appearance; he holds a tall metal staff upright with both hands while smiling. Around him, many people stand in the water wearing white and maroon ritual garments with rudraksha-style garlands and gold necklaces. Behind them a dense crowd of onlookers lines the bank, many holding up mobile phones, with red and orange flags, umbrellas and tents visible along the shore under a blue sky.2016-05-21May 21 20162016-05-21Large crowd gathered in shallow river water at a riverbank festival, with a central man standing waist-deep wearing a maroon-red dhoti-wrap, heavy gold-coloured necklaces and bangles, and his arms raised, while surrounding men and women in white and cream garments with maroon shawls, some holding a tall silver staff, wade and stand close around him. Many spectators on the banks and in the water photograph the scene with phones, and saffron and red flags, tents and banners stand along the background. Scene reads as a ritual immersion or bathing rite.2016-05-21May 21 20162016-05-21Photograph of a large crowd wading into shallow water at a river bank during a ritual bathing event. In the centre, a bare-chested man with long swept-back dark hair, a maroon cloth at his waist and layered gold necklaces raises a long silver staff with a trident-like tip above his head. Around him, devotees in white dhotis and maroon or saffron shawls, many wearing rudraksha malas and garlands, stand waist-deep in the water. Behind them, dense crowds on the banks hold up mobile phones and cameras, and red and saffron flags, umbrellas and a decorated palanquin are visible. Blue sky above.2016-05-21A large crowd gathers on the bank and in the shallow water of a river during a bathing ritual. In the foreground a man with long dark hair wears a maroon garment and heavy gold necklaces, standing waist-deep in water with one hand extended. Behind him people in white and red robes, some with rudraksha malas and gold garlands, stand in the water holding tall silver tridents and staffs. Many red and orange flags fly above the dense crowd, and some spectators hold up cameras and phones under a clear sky.2016-05-21May 21 20162016-05-21A photograph of a shahi snaan bathing scene in shallow river water, with a large crowd lining the banks and filling the background. In the centre, a man with long swept-back dark hair wears a maroon sleeveless top, heavy gold necklaces, gold bangles and armlets, and stretches his arms outward while standing waist-deep. To the right, a man in white dhoti and a red shawl with a gold chain stands in the water, and several devotees in white and saffron clothing and rudraksha-style garlands gather around. A trident-topped staff with a silver finial is visible at the right edge, and red flags and saffron banners appear above the crowd.2016-05-21Outdoor photo of a large crowd gathered at a river bank during a ritual bathing event. In the centre, a man in a maroon-red cloth with heavy gold necklaces and gold armbands stands waist-deep in water, raising a long silver trident-tipped staff overhead while smiling. Around him, many people wear white and maroon dhotis and garlands, some standing in the water with hands raised, and numerous spectators on the bank hold up mobile phones to photograph. Red and orange flags and umbrellas line the background, and a tall pole with a yellow banner stands at the top left.2016-05-21A large outdoor photograph of a riverside or lakeside bathing ritual with a dense crowd of hundreds of onlookers behind waist-deep water. In the center foreground, a bare-chested man with long dark hair stands in the water wearing a deep red dhoti and a heavy gold necklace, hands joined in prayer. Around him, men in white dhotis with saffron and gold garlands and women in colourful saris and gold jewellery stand in the water. A man on the right holds a long trident-like staff, and red and saffron flags rise above the crowd. Some people hold up cameras. Sunlit trees and buildings appear in the background.2016-05-21May 21 20162016-05-21