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Outdoor festival crowd under bright blue sky gathering around a water-splashed area. A shaved-headed man in orange garments and beaded gold-toned necklaces holds a bouquet of red and white flowers. Nearby, a man in white dhoti with a red sash and ornate necklaces presses his palms together in greeting, and another in white with a red shawl stands among devotees. A man with long braided hair in the foreground faces the group. Many devotees in white and orange clothing, some holding umbrellas and red flags, celebrate with raised hands. Ornate colourful umbrellas and a decorated pole stand behind the crowd, with tents and a loudspeaker on a pole visible.

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A joyful crowd gathers around a shallow water tank during a shahi snan style bathing event under a bright sky. Men in white dhotis with gold-bordered cloths and gold necklaces raise hands and splash water, while a long-haired figure with dark matted hair faces away from the camera in the foreground. Several people wear saffron and red shawls and rudraksha malas. Colourful umbrellas in pink, orange and yellow shade the crowd, and banners and a green decorated structure rise at the right. Many devotees are visible behind, cheering and waving.2016-05-09May 09th 20162016-05-09Outdoor photo of a large crowd gathered around a shallow water channel during a ritual bathing procession. Several men in white dhotis with gold and red garlands stand in the water, some wearing saffron-orange cloth and rudraksha-style beaded necklaces. A man with long swept-back hair in a white garment and gold neck ornaments stands at the centre, while a shaved-headed man in orange cloth holds a bouquet of red flowers. Behind them, many devotees raise their hands, and colourful parasols, red and pink umbrellas, and decorated poles stand above the crowd under a bright blue sky. A cameraman films at the right edge.2016-05-09Outdoor photo of a large crowd wading through shallow, muddy water during a river bathing procession. In the foreground a man with long dark hair bends forward, cupping water with his hands, bare-shouldered and wearing gold necklaces and bangles. Around him, men in white dhotis with gold borders and bare upper bodies hold a tall silver-shafted umbrella and walk alongside. Several men in saffron-orange robes with gold garlands stand in the water, and some wear maroon shawls. Behind them, ornate parasols in pink, yellow, teal and orange rise above a dense crowd on a road, with red flags and a printed banner showing a bearded figure at upper right.2016-05-09A large crowd stands in shallow river water at a Kumbh Mela shahi snan. Many devotees in white dhotis and orange or red garments wear beaded and rudraksha-style garlands. A person with long matted dreadlocks, wearing red and gold, stands centrally facing the group, holding a metal vessel and pouring water. Red and saffron flags rise above the crowd, a trident is visible at right, and a camera operator is in the lower corner.2016-05-21May 21 20162016-05-21A large crowd gathers in shallow river water at a riverside ghat during a ritual bathing event. In the centre, a long-haired figure with bare shoulders and gold bangles stands waist-deep with arms raised, facing a group of devotees in white dhotis and rudraksha malas. Many people in white and saffron clothing wade in the water, while red flags, umbrellas and a palanquin-style canopy rise above the packed crowd on the bank. Photographers and spectators line the edges. The scene is a shahi snan-style water ritual, with many participants visible.2016-05-21May 21 20162016-05-21May 21 20162016-05-21May 21 20162016-05-21May 21 20162016-05-21May 09th 20162016-05-09