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Night photograph of a long procession on a raised riverside bridge, with a large crowd in white clothes waving saffron-orange flags on tall poles with coloured bands. Several figures stand near the front, and a person in white is visible at the lower right edge. Below, sandbags, cloth draped over the railing, and people on the riverbank are visible under a hazy orange sky. Lamps light the bridge.

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Hazy dusk photograph of a crowd on a long pontoon-style bridge over a river at a Kumbh Mela-style pilgrim site. Many people in white and light-coloured clothing stand along the bridge, many holding saffron-orange flags on poles, with tall striped ceremonial poles or kalasha-like masts rising above them. Below, sandbags line the riverbank and cloth draped over the railing in red, cream and blue. A few figures in white and saffron stand near the bridge edge and a small figure in a wrapped head covering stands at the lower left. Smoke or haze fills the sky. No clearly identifiable central figure is visible enough to confirm a person.2013-02-10A night procession crosses a narrow pontoon-style bridge over a river at a riverside festival site, with rows of lit lamps on the bridge railings and city lights glowing along the far bank. Many devotees in white and orange-red clothing walk in a long line carrying orange and saffron flags, ornate banners, and a large gold-coloured ceremonial standard, several people holding lit torches or lamps. Foreground figures wear white dhotis and shawls, with some in saffron and purple garments. Large round metal drums sit beneath the bridge. Murti-style lamps and flags mark a ritual procession.2013-02-15February 10 20132013-02-10Night procession on a raised riverside embankment lined with sandbags and wooden posts, with a river and city lights in the background. A line of people in white clothing and orange sashes carry orange flags, tall decorated poles and ornate silver-and-gold standards with lamps. Several figures in white stand at the front and along the rail, holding staffs and banners in the warm glow of the lights.2013-02-12Night procession on a narrow raised walkway above a river, lined with small lit lamps on red-and-white posts. A large saffron flag bearing a bird emblem leads the group, and several men carry ceremonial standards with decorative fringed banners and a tall painted staff. Participants wear white dhotis and shawls, orange and saffron robes, and red garments, walking in a long line. City lights glow across the water in the background under a dark orange sky.2013-02-15February 12 20132013-02-12February 12 20132013-02-12A night photograph of a long procession crossing a pontoon bridge over dark river water. A line of people in white clothing with saffron-orange flags walks along the bridge. At left, a illuminated decorated vehicle with lights and canopy, possibly a ratha or palanquin, moves with the group. Tall decorated poles with flags rise at the right end of the bridge, and glowing lamps reflect on the water. Light snow or sparks dot the dark sky. A large crowd of walkers in white and orange is visible, with partially visible people behind the front rank.2013-02-12A night procession of saffron-robed sadhus and white-clad devotees walks along a sandy riverbank at dusk, lit by rows of small oil lamps on posts lining the path. A large orange flag with a blue emblem leads, followed by a bearer holding a striped-and-gold ceremonial parasol and a tall decorated banner. Several figures carry trident-like staffs, and many wear orange or white robes. Distant city lights glow across the river under a dark orange sky.2013-02-15Hazy orange dusk photograph of a crowd on a concrete pontoon bridge at the Kumbh Mela. Many people line the railing waving saffron and orange flags, one flag blurred mid-air. On the left a brightly lit decorated float or chariot glows with white and gold lights. Below the bridge, large black pontoon drums sit on sand, and in the foreground several people wrapped in shawls and white and brown cloths sit or stand near the drums, some with faces covered. A figure in a dark jacket stands near the centre of the railing. Printed Hindi text is visible on the drums.2013-02-10February 15 20132013-02-15Night photograph of a procession walking along a riverside ghat at the Kumbh Mela, with warm orange haze and city lights reflecting on the water. A saffron flag on a tall pole leads the group, followed by a dark ceremonial umbrella and a large printed banner. Several people walk in white dhotis and shawls; one central figure in a saffron robe carries a long staff, and others wear white kurtas and red-brown cloths. Striped red-and-white barrier posts line the walkway. Several figures stand out clearly, the rest blurred by motion.2013-02-15