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Outdoor procession at dusk at the Kumbh Mela. A smiling man in saffron robes, an orange turban, a rudraksha mala and a heavy gold ceremonial necklace with a pendant stands at centre, raising one hand in blessing. He is flanked by men in white dhotis with gold-bordered shawls and gold necklaces, one with a bare upper body and bracelets, with white tilak marks. Behind them, round decorated fans or parasols with framed deity faces and gold trim are carried on poles, with a yellow fringed umbrella overhead. Orange tents and a crowd of onlookers fill the background.

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April 22 20162016-04-22April 22 20162016-04-22April 22 20162016-04-22A procession at the Kumbh Mela during an evening shahi snan event. In the centre, a smiling man in an orange-saffron robe and orange turban wears a long layered gold necklace and a rudraksha-style bead mala, with a golden pendant, and a bangle on his wrist. Several people in white dhotis and gold garlands surround him, one with a shaved head and another with long dark hair and white tilak markings. Behind them, ornate round umbrellas with yellow fringe, red-brown panels and gold motifs are carried on tall poles, and a red-and-orange canopy appears above.2016-04-22A procession scene at dusk with a crowd behind. In the centre, a man in an orange-red turban, orange robe and layered gold and rudraksha-style beaded necklaces stands facing a long-haired man in a white dhoti with gold borders and a grey cross-body strap. Above them, large round umbrellas with yellow fringe and maroon centres with gold, sun-and-figure motifs are held on orange poles. To the right, a shaved-headed attendant in white dhoti and gold beads and other men in white and orange-gold ceremonial dress stand close by, some holding umbrella poles. The setting appears to be an outdoor camp with orange tents.2016-04-22April 22 20162016-04-22April 22 20162016-04-22Photograph of an evening outdoor procession at a Kumbh Mela event. A central man in a rust-orange turban and rust-orange robe, wearing a heavy gold necklace, a rudraksha mala and a gold pendant, stands with palms pressed together in greeting. Around him, a bald man in a rust robe and rudraksha mala looks on, and devotees in white kurtas and orange shawls raise their hands. Large orange ceremonial umbrellas with fringed edges and a gilded temple-style canopy appear in the background under evening lights.2016-04-24April 22 20162016-04-22February 24 20172017-02-24April 18 20162016-04-18July 19 20162016-07-19