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A narrow temporary pontoon-style bridge crosses a wide, muddy river at a riverside camp. A man in a tan jacket rides a motorcycle away from the camera, with a passenger in a light jacket behind him. Several pedestrians walk along the same path ahead, and a few figures stand on the left side. Railings of red and white posts with rope line both sides. Across the water, sandy banks hold a large orange tent, small golden-roofed structures, flags and scattered tents under a hazy sky, with a concrete road bridge on the far left.

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A photograph of a long pontoon bridge over a wide river at a crowded pilgrimage site, with people walking across in both directions. In the foreground, a man in a pink-and-white striped kurta and white dhoti walks toward the camera, with a man in a red jacket and dark trousers beside him, and a woman in a blue sari and grey shawl nearby. Green flags on tall poles line the bridge, with red and white bollards along its edges. Behind them are temporary tents, colourful shrines and stalls, and a hazy sky with distant trees. The image carries a photo credit overlay reading 'Sri Nithyananda Paramashivam ' and a source line2013-02-05A procession crosses a long concrete pontoon bridge over a river at dusty dawn light. In the foreground an older man with white hair wears a saffron-and-red shawl over a dark vest, while a man in a long white kurta and brown turban walks beside a younger man in a light pink shirt and grey trousers. Behind them a red tractor pulls a decorated ratha-style cart with a teal canopy and gold floral garlands, with a seated figure on top. Women in orange-and-red saris walk alongside carrying long brass poles and ceremonial staffs. A uniformed guard stands near the railing, and a bridge and orange buildings appear in the hazy background.2013-02-12A wide photograph of a long pontoon bridge spanning a river under hazy sky. Many people in white and light clothing walk single file along the bridge, several carrying or flanked by saffron-orange flags on poles. Large dark inflated pontoons support the walkway, with lines running to the water and a bridge visible in the distance. Sandbags line the near bank. No one is clearly identifiable as a person; the walkers are shown as devotees and pilgrims.2013-02-12February 15 20132013-02-15February 05 20132013-02-05Wide outdoor view of a dusty riverside embankment at a crowded pilgrimage site under hazy white sky. Several figures in saffron and orange robes walk across a concrete ramp toward a river beneath a long concrete bridge. Other pedestrians wear white and dark clothing; a man in a white head wrap stands at left. Parked white cars, motorcycles, bicycles and small tents with orange flags line the bank, and utility poles and banners fill the background.2013-02-05February 10 20132013-02-10A photograph of a long pontoon bridge over a river at the Kumbh Mela, with a procession of many people walking along it under a clear hazy sky. Large grey pontoon floats sit in the brown water on the left, and a sandy riverbank lies on the right. Many men in white and red clothing carry tall red and orange flags and a decorated umbrella, and a few figures in saffron and orange robes walk among them. A decorated palanquin or chariot with a gold canopy moves toward the left end of the bridge, and a crowd of devotees lines the walkway.2013-02-10February 12 20132013-02-12A crowded narrow footbridge over a wide river, lined with red-and-white bollards and lamp posts. Many people walk in a long line toward the far bank, including women in flowing sarees and headscarves, one in a bright turquoise and pink patterned shawl in the foreground, and men in shirts and kurtas. A decorated rickshaw with ornate painted panels and a canopy moves along the bridge among pedestrians. Behind them, a riverside town with dense buildings, a tall spired temple tower, a white shrine dome and a telecom tower rises under hazy sky. Hazy overcast light, dusty atmosphere, sandy riverbanks with tents and boats in the distance.2013-02-07A long pontoon bridge with a wooden deck and red-and-white striped railings crosses a wide hazy river, supported by large grey floats tied with ropes. A dense procession of people walks along the bridge, many in white and red clothing, with orange and saffron flags and a white banner visible among them. The distant riverbank is blurred by morning haze and cold-weather fog, with a few small orange flags on the far shore. This is a photograph of a pilgrim procession on the Ganga-Yamuna confluence bridge during the Kumbha Mela.2013-02-10A photo of a crowded concrete walkway lined with red-and-white striped barriers during a procession at a riverside festival site. In the foreground a woman in white and orange-red garments walks away from the camera holding a bright orange flag. Beside her an older woman in an orange shawl walks at the left edge. Men in grey and white shirts and trousers walk toward the camera, and a woman in a pink top and green patterned skirt walks alongside them. Behind them a decorated red vehicle with a golden canopy and ornate tiered structure is part of a procession, with robed figures in orange and white around it. Tents, flags and street lamps fill the hazy background.2013-02-12