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A photograph of a crowded indoor gathering under a red and orange draped tent ceiling. In the centre, a smiling man wears a deep red turban, a maroon robe and a long brown-beaded necklace, with his hands clasped at his waist. To his left, a man with long dreadlocks and a full beard wears a rust-red robe with metal bells at his waist. On the right, an elderly bearded sadhu in orange robes and rudraksha beads stands beside a young boy in a yellow sleeveless shirt printed 'LONG BOARDS'. Behind them, several men in striped polo shirts and glasses stand close together. The scene reads as a devotional or ashram gathering.

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May 10th 20162016-05-10May 10th 20162016-05-10A photograph under a red and orange draped tent canopy showing a group of people gathered closely. In the centre, a man in a maroon robe wears a red turban and a long brown beaded mala and stands with hands folded at his chest, smiling. Beside him, a smiling young boy in a yellow sleeveless top with LONG BOARDS printed on it stands with hands clasped, while an elderly bearded man in orange robes and rudraksha beads, with a white beard and long grey hair, touches the boy's chin. On the left, a man with long dreadlocks and a dark beard wears red robes and beaded bells. Several men in polo shirts and striped shirts, one in a blue shirt, and a woman in a dark outfit stand around them, with a man in white wearing an event lanyard at the right edge.2016-05-10May 10th 20162016-05-10Indoor event photo under a red and orange draped tent ceiling with a fluorescent light. In the centre-left, a smiling man in a maroon-red turban and rust-orange robe with a long rudraksha mala and a gold chain stands among a crowd. Beside him, a man in a navy striped polo shirt and dark glasses gestures with palms pressed together. On the right, a bearded older sadhu with long grey hair, white tilak on the forehead and an orange robe with beads smiles while gesturing with raised hands. A young child in the lower right reaches toward them. Several men in white shirts and moustaches stand around the group, with a red curtain behind.2016-05-10Photograph of a crowded tented gathering under a red and orange canopy with draped red fabric. In the centre, a man in a rust-red robe wears a rust-red turban and a thick brown bead necklace, smiling as he listens. To his right, an older bearded man with long white hair and an orange robe strung with rudraksha beads gestures in conversation. On the left, a man with long dreadlocks and a beard wears a rust-red wrap. Around them, men in striped polo shirts, a checked shirt and white clothes stand close together on a red carpet. The centre figure and the bearded man in orange are the only ones with distinctive ceremonial cues, so the identity of the centre figure is uncertain.2016-05-10A photograph inside a red-draped tent at a Kumbh Mela camp. On the right, a man in a tall orange-saffron turban and orange-brown robe, with long dark hair and a dark brown rudraksha mala, smiles and clasps hands with an older bearded man in the centre. That older man wears a pale orange robe, a dark rudraksha mala, gold chains and a red tilak, and has white beard and long grey hair. On the left a young man in orange robes wears a layered beaded necklace, and another man in a grey shirt with a blue lanyard stands behind. Several saffron-clad sadhus and seated devotees are visible in the background.2016-05-05A photo taken under a red and orange fabric canopy at a festive gathering. On the left, a smiling man in a rust-red turban, a red-brown wrap and a long brown rudraksha mala with a gold chain, wears a tilak on his forehead. Beside him, a man in a navy and red striped polo shirt and dark glasses stands with palms pressed together in greeting. To the right, an older bearded man with long grey hair, a white tilak and an orange robe with rudraksha beads holds his hands near his chest. Other onlookers stand behind, and a partial figure appears at the right edge.2016-05-10May 05 20162016-05-05February 15 20132013-02-15A photograph inside a decorated tent at a Kumbh Mela camp, with a row of colourful cylindrical banners and red-and-gold hanging decorations overhead. In the centre, a smiling man in a rust-orange robe and matching orange turban wears a long brown-red rudraksha mala and stands among devotees. Beside him, a bearded sadhu with yellow tilak marks wears orange robes and a mala, and a man in a maroon-and-gold dhoti and gold chain stands nearby. A young man in white ritual clothing holds a long metal staff with a ceremonial fan-like object, and a woman in yellow-orange saris with a phone stands at right. A video camera operator is visible at upper left. Several people in orange and saffron clothing crowd the scene. Appearance-based candidate: the central figure in the orange turban and rudraksha mala, with the crowd deferring to him; identity is uncertain from appearance alone.2016-05-05A photograph of four saffron-robed men standing together in a red-draped tent interior. On the left, an elderly bald man in orange robes with a long orange shawl and a rudraksha mala looks toward the group. Next, a smiling man in a rust-coloured turban and rust-brown robe wears a long brown beaded shawl and a bracelet. Beside him, a man with long matted hair, white forehead markings and a full black beard wears orange robes and a rudraksha mala. On the far right, an elderly white-bearded man in red robes and a long rudraksha mala with a gold pendant holds a mobile phone. Behind them, a deity murti is visible on a dark backdrop, with other devotees in pink and orange robes.2016-05-05