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A large crowd of sadhus and devotees gathers on a riverbank procession route at a Kumbh Mela shahi snan. Central figure wears a tall orange-saffron turban, a long saffron robe and a heavy beaded garland, walking beneath a yellow fringed umbrella. Nearby, a sadhu in a red-and-saffron shawl holds a staff, and several white-clad men with saffron sashes walk among them. Red and yellow ceremonial umbrellas and red flags rise above the procession. Uniformed police line the water's edge, and a cameraman films from a raised yellow platform. Fountains spray over the water with temple buildings behind.

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April 22 20162016-04-22Outdoor photo of a dense crowd at a riverside ghat during a procession, with saffron-clad sadhus and devotees in white dhotis and orange shawls moving forward. Several large umbrellas in yellow, red and light blue shade a central group, and a bare-chested figure adorned with rudraksha malas and beaded necklaces walks among them. Uniformed police in khaki and blue stand along the crowd, and a raised platform with officers is at right. Fountains spray over a pond, with temple spires and multi-storey buildings behind.2016-04-22Outdoor photograph of a dense crowd at a riverside ghat during a sadhu procession. In the centre, a group of sadhus in red and orange robes with rudraksha malas walk beneath red, yellow and blue ceremonial umbrellas, several holding red flags. Some men in white dhotis with red sashes walk alongside. Uniformed police in khaki and dark blue line the crowd, and a raised wooden viewing platform stands at right with officers on top. Behind, a pool with fountains, orange and pink temple buildings and trees fill the background. Watermarked copyright text appears over the lower right corner.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.2016-05-09May 09th 20162016-05-09May 09th 20162016-05-09April 22 20162016-04-22Outdoor Kumbh Mela shahi snan procession at a riverside ghat, with a crowd pressing forward. Several sadhus in brown and saffron robes walk in front, one wearing a large gold necklace and a rudraksha mala; a bald sadhu in white dhoti with red shoulder cloth and golden border walks nearby. Police officers in khaki uniforms and a man in a blue-and-white cap guide the crowd. Large orange, yellow and red ceremonial umbrellas are held above, and a yellow banner with Hindi text stands at right. Devotees line the water's edge and bathe in the shallow river behind.2016-04-22April 22 20162016-04-22April 22 20162016-04-22May 09th 20162016-05-09