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Outdoor photo at a riverbank ghat during a Kumbh Mela shahi snan, with water and mist in the background and a temple-like building beyond. A central man in a dark maroon garment stands bare-shouldered, wearing heavy gold necklaces, a large gold pendant, gold armbands and bracelets, with long dark wavy hair. Around him, men in white dhotis with gold-bordered shawls and gold-beaded necklaces walk through a crowd. Uniformed police officers in khaki and orange lanyards hold a long staff and clear the way. Red flags are visible at the sides.

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Outdoor photo of a riverside Kumbh Mela bathing scene with a crowd wading in shallow water. In the centre, a smiling man with long swept-back dark hair wears a maroon-brown dhoti-style garment, multiple heavy gold necklaces, gold armbands and bangles, and holds a tall ceremonial staff topped with a finial. Around him, men in white dhotis with gold-bordered yellow cloth and gold necklaces walk alongside uniformed police officers in khaki with orange-beaded necklaces. Red flags and a temple complex with pink-orange buildings stand in the background, with water spray near the bank.2016-05-21A crowded riverside ghat at a sacred water tank, with a pink and white temple complex and fountain sprays behind. In the centre, a man with long dark swept-back hair wears a maroon-brown dhoti-style garment with multiple heavy gold necklaces and a large gold pendant, and wrists with gold bangles; the distinctive ornate gold ornaments and long hair are cues that may be a person, so the figure is noted as a candidate in person. To his left, a bare-chested man in a white dhoti with gold-bordered cloth and a gold-bead necklace stands near devotees. To the right, a man with long hair and a rudraksha-style gold bead necklace wears white and a red tilak, and a woman in a cream sari with gold necklace stands nearby, while a red flag is visible at the left edge. Several other devotees and officials in uniform crowd the steps.2016-05-21May 21 20162016-05-21May 21 20162016-05-21May 21 20162016-05-21Outdoor procession on a crowded road at a religious gathering, with red flags and a green umbrella overhead. A central figure in a dark maroon-brown robe wears a heavy gold necklace and bangles, raises one hand in blessing, and carries a silver-topped staff; a golden crown-like headdress is visible. A woman in a cream and gold sari with a gold necklace holds a tall staff beside him. On the left, men in white dhotis with gold necklaces walk close, and a uniformed officer in khaki with an orange sash moves among devotees. Pink multi-storey buildings and a temple spire line the background.2016-05-21May 21 20162016-05-21Photograph of devotees standing waist-deep in water at a river ghat. Centre right, a smiling bare-chested man with wet hair wears a thick rudraksha mala, a large ceremonial gold pendant, gold armlets and bangles, and a maroon-brown cloth with a yellow-gold border. Beside him a man in white cloth with gold-bead ornaments and a rudraksha mala stands in the water, and behind them several people in orange, maroon and white garments wear rudraksha malas and gold necklaces. Marigold garlands and gold bangles appear at the edge, and water droplets fall from raised hands.2015-09-15 +1 copiesA smiling person stands waist-deep in a river, wearing a maroon cloth draped over the shoulders, a heavy gold necklace with a large gold pendant, a gold armlet on each upper arm, and a red tilak on the forehead. Behind and around him, a large crowd of devotees stands in the water: women in white sarees with gold necklaces, men bare-chested in white dhotis with rudraksha-style malas and gold chains, and several people in saffron-orange garments. Some devotees hold hands, and one man in a white dhoti stands at the right. Many people in the background photograph the scene with cameras. This appears to be a sacred river bathing ritual with a large gathering. The person at the centre is not clearly identifiable from the image alone, so the a person field is set to unsure.2016-05-21Outdoor photograph of a large crowd wading into shallow water at a river or riverbank, with many people holding red flags and raising hands. In the centre, a bare-chested man with short dark hair stands waist-deep wearing a maroon-red cloth, heavy gold necklaces and gold bangles, with his hands raised to his head. Around him, people in white dhotis with gold-bordered cloths and maroon shawls hold silver staffs and a trident-like silver staff. Power poles, speakers and a blue sky are in the background.2016-05-21A photograph of a shahi snaan bathing scene in shallow river water, with a large crowd lining the banks and filling the background. In the centre, a man with long swept-back dark hair wears a maroon sleeveless top, heavy gold necklaces, gold bangles and armlets, and stretches his arms outward while standing waist-deep. To the right, a man in white dhoti and a red shawl with a gold chain stands in the water, and several devotees in white and saffron clothing and rudraksha-style garlands gather around. A trident-topped staff with a silver finial is visible at the right edge, and red flags and saffron banners appear above the crowd.2016-05-21May 21 20162016-05-21