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Crowded riverside scene at a Kumbh Mela bathing ghat under a clear sky. Two yellow ceremonial umbrellas and a green umbrella are raised above the crowd, with water spraying up in the background. Devotees in white dhotis, one bare-chested man in a white dhoti, men in yellow shirts with orange sashes, and men in orange and red scarves press together while many hold up mobile phones to record. Ornate temple buildings and steps line the riverbank behind them.

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April 22 20162016-04-22April 22 20162016-04-22Outdoor photo of a dense crowd at a riverside ghat during a procession under a bright blue sky. Two tall yellow umbrellas with fringed edges and a green umbrella are raised above the crowd. Foreground hands hold up mobile phones and a camera; a man in a white kurta with a red-orange thread on his wrist raises one arm, and a man in a white shirt with a grey beard stands at right. A yellow-vested security steward and a man in a red neck cloth are visible. Water sprays from fountains in the background near temple-like structures and trees along the water's edge.2016-04-22A dense crowd of men at a riverside bathing ghat during a Kumbh Mela shahi snan procession. Many people hold up cameras and camcorders above the crowd, and others raise phones. Red flags and yellow umbrellas stand out over the water, and several men wear orange and white clothing. Spray rises from fountains along the riverbank, and a bright sun shines over pale stone buildings with saffron-coloured flags.2016-04-22Crowd of men gathered on a riverbank facing a wide lake during a festival, with many people raising phones and a video camera toward the water. Red flags and yellow and red umbrellas stand among them, and water jets spray from the lake. Temple spires and multi-storey buildings line the far shore under a clear blue sky. Several men wear white and striped shirts, and one man in a pink shirt holds a camera. No identifiable a person figure is visible.2016-04-22April 22 20162016-04-22A large crowd of devotees gathers at a river ghat during a procession, many holding red and orange flags and under colourful umbrellas. In the centre, a figure with long dark hair and gold necklaces stands among men in white dhotis and saffron shawls, some with bare chests and rudraksha malas. Water and a boat are visible behind them, with a temple tower on the right and a large portrait on a banner at left. Bright sunlight and mist from fountains fill the scene.2016-05-09A dense crowd gathers at the edge of a large water body during a river bathing procession, with many people wearing orange and saffron clothing and waving red flags. In the centre, a man with long dark hair and a black sleeveless top wears heavy gold necklaces and garlands, standing in the water. Beside him, a man in white ritual clothing and a rudraksha-style mala stands waist-deep. Orange and yellow umbrellas shade the crowd, a boat carries people across the water, and fountains spray in the background beside red-brick temple buildings.2016-05-09A crowded riverside ritual at a water ghat with a large crowd behind. In the centre, a saffron-robed sannyasi with long dark hair and a gold-toned necklace of large beads stands waist-deep in water. A policeman in khaki uniform and cap holds out a brass plate of offerings. Men around him wear white vests, bare upper bodies and pink and white cloths. Red and yellow ceremonial umbrellas and a green umbrella are raised overhead, with fountains spraying in the background.2016-04-22April 22 20162016-04-22A dense crowd on a riverbank procession during a Kumbh Mela shahi snan, with several decorated umbrellas in yellow, red, blue and green held above a group of saffron-robed sadhus. A bald sadhu in an orange-brown cloth with a red shawl stands at the centre, while a man in a white cap and a uniformed police officer in a khaki peaked cap hold the crowd back. Spectators behind a red railing lean and film, some holding cameras, and a large tree with hanging strings overhangs the scene.2016-04-22Dense crowd of devotees on a riverbank at dusk, many in saffron and orange clothing with red and orange sashes, some holding phones aloft. Several large orange and gold ceremonial umbrellas shade a gilded palanquin-style canopy on the left and centre. Bare-chested sadhus stand near the water's edge on the right, and a man in a teal shirt photographs with his phone in the foreground. Cameras and a red flag appear among the people, with temple structures and lights across the water in the background.2016-04-24