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A photograph of a street procession at a Kumbh Mela event. In the centre, a man in a dark maroon robe wears heavy gold necklaces, a large gold pendant and gold armbands, walking among a crowd. Around him, men in white dhoti-style clothing with gold borders and gold beaded necklaces hold trident-topped staffs and reach out to others, while a woman in a cream sari with a gold necklace and a rudraksha-style mala walks beside them. Crowds line a wall painted with a red and yellow mural, and saffron and red flags fly above. Photo appears taken outdoors on a wet road.

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May 21 20162016-05-21May 21 20162016-05-21A photograph of a procession through a crowded outdoor street with red flags and a wet, muddy road. In the centre, a man with long dark hair wears a brown-maroon robe and a large gold ceremonial necklace, with his hands raised near his chest. Beside him, a woman in a cream-gold sari with a red-brown shawl and gold necklaces points upward. On either side, men in white dhotis with gold borders wear gold-bead malas and hold a long silver trident-topped staff. Behind them, devotees in white and saffron crowd the route and waves of onlookers fill the background. Whether the central man is a presence matching the a person description is uncertain given the appearance cues, so the identity is left as unsure.2016-05-21Outdoor procession on a dusty road with a crowd and red flags. In the centre, a bare-chested man in a deep maroon cloth with heavy gold necklaces, bangles and rudraksha-style ornaments walks between men in white dhotis with gold-bordered shawls, gold chains and rudraksha malas. One man at right holds a tall ceremonial staff topped with a trident. A woman in a cream sari with gold necklaces walks beside them. Behind, a red-and-yellow painted wall shows a painting of figures, and a banner reads a Kumbh Mela-style inscription. Spectators line the route.2016-05-21May 21 20162016-05-21A photograph of a crowded street procession in India. In the centre, a man with short dark hair and a bare upper body wears a maroon-brown cloth draped over one shoulder and heavy gold ceremonial necklaces with pendants; his arms are raised with palms open as he walks. Around him, men in white dhoti-style clothing with gold borders wear gold garland necklaces and bangles. A uniformed police officer in olive-green khaki with an orange lanyard guides the crowd on the left. Behind them, a dense crowd, red and saffron flags, a mural of figures on a red wall, and a purple tent stall form the background. Photographers and phone cameras are raised among onlookers.2016-05-21A procession on a crowded urban street with a mural of deities and a painted trident behind it. In the centre, a man in a dark maroon wrapped garment and heavy gold necklaces with a large gold pendant walks with a relaxed smile, his arms bare with gold bangles. Two men flank him in white dhotis with gold borders and gold necklaces; the man on the right has long dark hair and gestures with an open hand. Behind them a crowd of devotees, some holding red flags, press forward, and several women in white saris with gold borders walk along. The ground is wet and muddy.2016-05-21A large outdoor procession moves along a dusty road lined with spectators seated on a wall. In the centre a smiling man in a dark maroon silk robe wears heavy gold necklaces and gold bangles and raises one hand in greeting. Around him men in white dhotis with gold borders and some bare-chested men wearing rudraksha malas walk closely, several holding long metal tridents. Behind them devotees in white shirts and saffron and red flags fill the street. A painted orange wall shows yellow deity figures, and a red-and-white banner with portraits stands at the right.2016-05-21A festival procession moves along a street lined with spectators on a red-and-yellow painted wall above. In the centre, a smiling man in a dark maroon robe with heavy gold necklaces and gold bangles raises one hand in greeting, with a crowd of men in white dhotis with gold borders and gold necklaces around him. Some carry long silver staffs or tridents. Behind them, people in white and red garments and saffron-coloured clothing press forward, and banners and red flags fill the background. The scene suggests a sadhu-led procession.2016-05-21May 21 20162016-05-21Outdoor procession on a crowded road with a painted orange wall of figures behind. In the centre, a smiling man in a dark maroon robe and heavy gold ceremonial necklaces raises his right hand in greeting, with gold bangles on his wrist. Around him, men in white dhotis with gold-bordered shawls, several wearing rudraksha mala beads, walk and push forward; one holds a tall ceremonial staff topped with a crown-like finial. A woman in a cream sari with gold border stands among them. Crowds watch from the wall and street, and orange and red flags fly in the background.2016-05-21May 21 20162016-05-21