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Photograph of a shahi snan procession at a riverbank, with devotees standing waist-deep in murky water. In the centre, a man with a smeared yellow-and-white tilak on his forehead wears an orange saffron wrap, a rudraksha mala and a large ceremonial gold necklace with a pendant, his arms raised in a gesture of devotion. Around him, sannyasis and women in orange and red robes, many with rudraksha malas and gold necklaces, raise their hands in prayer. A red ceremonial umbrella and a tall red pole stand behind them, and uniformed police officers and onlookers with cameras line the bank. A pink temple structure with a dome is visible in the background under a clear blue sky. a person identity is not established from the page, so the central figure is described by role only.

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April 22 20162016-04-22April 22 20162016-04-22 +1 copiesA photograph of a shahi snan bathing scene at a river ghat. A bare-chested man in orange-saffron cloth stands waist-deep in greenish water, hands raised beside his eyes in a devotional gesture, wearing thick rudraksha malas and ornate gold pendant necklaces. Around him, devotees in saffron and red shawls and rudraksha garlands, one in white dhoti, stand in the water and along the bank. A red parasol is held above him. Behind, a pink temple gateway and a uniformed police officer appear, with photographers at the edge.2016-04-22Outdoor photograph of a ritual bathing scene in shallow greenish water, with a crowd of devotees standing on the bank under bright blue sky. In the centre, a man stands waist-deep in water with his palms pressed together, wearing an orange-saffron cloth, multiple rudraksha malas and large gold necklaces, with a painted forehead mark and gold armbands. Beside him, a bare-chested man in a white dhoti with gold trim and a bare-chested figure hold a tall red-and-white pole with a red umbrella overhead. Orange-robed devotees with shaved heads and malas line the water, and a pink temple structure with a dome rises behind. A metal vessel is visible at lower left.2016-04-22April 22 20162016-04-22Photograph of a shahi snan ritual bath in shallow river water during the Ujjain Kumbh Mela. A central man stands waist-deep in orange-saffron robes with a large gold ornate necklace and multiple rudraksha malas, his hands raised to his face in a pose of devotion. Around him devotees in saffron and white clothes, rudraksha malas and gold necklaces, some with bangles, stand in the water and along the bank. A red umbrella stands behind them and a pink temple dome rises in the background against a clear blue sky. Some onlookers wear police-style uniforms and caps. a person's identity is not established from the page beyond its flag, so the central figure is described by role and attire only.2016-04-22April 22 20162016-04-22Outdoor photo at a river bathing ghat during a Kumbh Mela shahi snan. A central man kneels waist-deep in greenish water, cupping his hands, with a golden-yellow forehead mark and a multi-strand rudraksha mala with a large gold pendant. He wears orange robes and orange-beaded armbands. Around him, devotees in orange, white and red garments with gold and rudraksha necklaces raise their arms and cheer. Behind them a uniformed police officer in khaki stands near a red-and-orange temple structure with a tall red flagpole and trees under a clear blue sky. a person: the central figure has long swept-back hair, a rudraksha mala and ceremonial gold necklace, and orange clothing, but the appearance is not conclusive enough to confirm identity from a single photo.2016-04-22Outdoor photograph of a large group of devotees wading into shallow, murky water at a riverbank under a clear blue sky, in front of a pink-and-cream temple with a domed pavilion. In the centre, a smiling man with a shaved head and ash markings wears orange robes, a rudraksha mala, and a large gold-toned pendant necklace, his hands pressed together in greeting. Around him, men and women in saffron and red garments, several with white dhotis and draped shawls, stand in the water with beaded bangles and gold necklaces. Onlookers on the bank, including a uniformed police officer, film and photograph with cameras and phones. A red ceremonial umbrella and a tall red pole rise behind the group, and a red-and-orange flag appears at the upper right. Pink flower petals float on the water.2016-04-22A photograph of a shahi snan (royal bathing) at the Kumbh Mela in Ujjain, with a bare-headed man in saffron-orange robes standing waist-deep in brownish river water with arms raised and hands at his temples. He wears a long rudraksha mala and layered gold necklaces, and a red-and-white umbrella and red flags rise behind him. Around him, devotees in orange and red shawls, some with rudraksha malas, stand in the water or on the bank, and a uniformed police officer and onlookers with cameras watch. Pink temple buildings with a domed tower line the background under a clear blue sky.2016-04-22April 22 20162016-04-22April 22 20162016-04-22