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A large crowd gathers at the water's edge during a river bathing ritual, with many people standing waist-deep in the water. In the foreground, a figure with long dark hair and a red garment, wearing gold necklaces and bangles, stands in the water facing the crowd and raises a hand, with water splashing around them. Many people in white and red clothing, some wearing garlands and beaded necklaces, surround them. Red and saffron flags and a few trishula staffs rise above the crowd, and a large group of onlookers lines the bank under trees and buildings with banners.

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A large crowd gathers in shallow river water at a Kumbh Mela shahi snaan. In the foreground a figure with long dark hair and a dark garment stands in the water with arms outstretched, a trident-like staff raised to the right. Behind, many people in white dhotis and saffron or red garments stand waist-deep, some holding hands in prayer, with garlands and gold necklaces. Red and saffron flags line the bank above, and onlookers crowd the steps and rooftops with cameras raised.2016-05-21A large crowd stands along a riverbank and in the shallow water during a festival bathing ritual. In the centre, a bare-chested man with long black hair falling down his back stands waist-deep in the water, wearing a beaded necklace and gold armbands, with his hands raised. Around him, many men and women in white and saffron ritual clothes stand in the water, some wearing garlands and beaded necklaces. Red and saffron flags and a red-and-gold palanquin-style umbrella rise above the crowd, and a trident on a staff appears at the right edge. Many onlookers on the banks photograph the scene with phones and cameras. A water-clad devotee performs a snan bathing ritual.2016-05-21A large crowd gathers in shallow river water at a riverside festival. In the foreground, a long-haired figure with bare upper body, red-brown cloth and gold armlets stands facing the crowd with arms outstretched, appearing to lead a rite. Around them, many devotees in white dhotis, saffron and red garments and beaded necklaces stand waist-deep in water, some with hands folded. A large trident rises at right, and red flags and a red-and-gold umbrella are visible among the crowd on the banks, with buildings and onlookers behind. a person identification is uncertain given the page does not indicate his presence.2016-05-21May 21 20162016-05-21A large crowd gathers on the banks and in the shallow water of a river during a ritual bathing event. In the center, a figure with long dark dreadlocked hair and a red-brown cloth around the waist stands waist-deep in the water, with water splashing up around them as devotees in white dhotis and saffron-red shawls, many wearing rudraksha and gold-coloured garlands, press close. Red and saffron flags and a trident-topped standard rise above the throng, and a few women in saris and red garments stand among the crowd. Hundreds of people are visible, many more beyond the frame.2016-05-21May 21 20162016-05-21A large crowd gathers on a riverbank for a ritual bath in shallow water. In the centre, a bare-chested man with long dark braided hair and a gold necklace stands waist-deep, extending one arm toward a group of white-clad devotees in the water. Several devotees wear white dhotis and gold chains, while others in saffron and red garments stand nearby with palms joined. Red and saffron flags and a small ornate palanquin-like canopy rise above the crowd, and a trident-tipped staff appears at the right edge. Dense onlookers, many holding cameras or phones, line the banks under a clear sky with buildings behind.2016-05-21May 21 20162016-05-21May 21 20162016-05-21A large crowd gathers at a riverbank during a ritual bathing event. In the foreground, a figure with long dark hair wearing a red-brown cloth and gold necklaces stands waist-deep in water, extending an arm toward a group of devotees. Around them, many people in white dhotis and white garments, some with rudraksha malas and gold necklaces, wade and stand in the shallow water, several with hands folded in prayer. Red and saffron flags and a trident-topped staff rise above the crowd, and spectators fill rooftops and the bank behind them.2016-05-21May 21 20162016-05-21May 21 20162016-05-21