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A photograph inside a red-carpeted exhibition booth with a red-and-gold banner strung above it bearing colourful animal and symbol motifs. On the left, a man in a saffron-orange robe with a long white beard and rudraksha mala stands beside a second man in an orange turban and a yellow-orange cloth wearing a marigold garland, who points at an display board. The board shows a figure seated with a red-and-gold backdrop and a standing deity image labelled 'Enriching Temple'. On the right, a golden ornate deity murti with silver-toned figures sits on a draped platform, and a pink parasol hangs overhead. Several other onlookers stand at the left edge, partly visible.

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A photograph inside a tent at a Kumbh Mela pavilion. A bearded man with long grey hair wears an orange robe and a marigold garland, hands pressed together in greeting. Beside him a monk in an orange robe, orange turban and marigold garland stands with a staff, while other saffron-clad sadhus and a man in a blue shirt filming with a camera stand nearby. On the right, a shrine with a golden throne holds a blue deity murti under teal lighting, with a small lamp and a brass pot in front. Red banners reading Nithyananda Sangha Kumbh Mela hang behind, and a red carpet runs along a rope barrier.2016-04-23April 23 20162016-04-23A photograph in an indoor tent with white ceiling and fans, red carpet and metal barrier rail. Two men in saffron and orange robes stand in front of a display: the man on the left wears a tall orange turban, has long dark dreadlocked hair and a dark shawl over his shoulder; the bearded elder beside him wears orange robes and stands barefoot. Another man in a maroon-and-gold robe with a gold necklace stands at the left edge. On the right is a decorated deity murti with silver ornaments and a large ornate umbrella in red, blue and yellow. A printed panel behind the men shows photographs and captions. a person appearance cues are not sufficient to confirm identity, so the candidate is left unsure.2016-05-04April 23 20162016-04-23April 23 20162016-04-23A photograph inside a red-walled exhibition stall with a pink canopy at left. An older man with long grey hair and a full white beard wears an orange-red shawl and orange garland, with a yellow tilak on his forehead; he holds a red cloth. Beside him a younger man in an orange turban and saffron robe with a marigold garland stands near a golden-trimmed shrine of three seated deity murtis draped in garlands, flanked by brass lamps. A small golden deity figure stands on a pedestal in front. On the right, a wall of printed photo panels and a red banner show a row of elephant, lotus, trident and peacock motifs. A metal stanchion and red carpet lie in front. Several other people in orange and white stand at left.2016-04-23April 23 20162016-04-23A photograph inside a decorated tent with a red carpet and rope barrier. A man in a saffron-orange robe with a rust-coloured head wrap and a yellow-and-orange marigold garland points toward a shrine on the right, where seated deity murtis sit on a gold-and-orange throne-like altar with ornate decorations and a small brass lamp. Beside him, an older bearded man in orange robes with a long white beard and vibhuti marks holds a phone. Behind them, a man in a pink-and-white robe, a man in a checked shirt, and other attendants stand in a crowd. A hot-pink umbrella with fringe hangs overhead, and a banner behind them shows a group photo. The man in the rust head wrap and garland may be a person, based on his saffron robes, garland and distinctive presentation, though his appearance is not fully certain.2016-04-23April 23 20162016-04-23April 23 20162016-04-23April 23 20162016-04-23A photograph taken inside an exhibition booth with a red carpet and rope barrier. In the foreground, a man with long swept-back grey hair and a grey beard wears an orange-saffron robe and a yellow-and-pink marigold garland, seen from behind and in profile. Beside him, a second person in orange clothing and an orange turban-like head covering points toward a central display. The display shows a small golden throne-like stand draped with a gold cloth, holding a red and gold figure, flanked by brass oil lamps and a red-and-gold canopy decorated with painted elephants and horses. A video camera with a lit screen is at the right edge.2016-04-23