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A crowded photograph inside an orange-draped tent at a Kumbh Mela camp. Several women in colourful saris and shawls, one in red and yellow, another in a blue and white print, press forward beside a rope barrier toward a small brass offering plate and a lit oil lamp on a low ledge. A bald man in a maroon shawl leans in from the left, and a man in a white kurta stands at the right edge near the tent pole. A brass deity murti and a kalasha-like vessel are visible at the lower right. The camp setting and crowd indicate a pilgrimage gathering.

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February 10 20132013-02-10A crowded photograph inside an orange-draped tent, with devotees pressed behind a rope barrier. A man in a white shirt and white head cloth stands in front with his hand on his chest, beside a woman in a yellow-and-blue patterned sari and a woman in a red shawl with gold-bordered wrap. Several men wear white and cream head cloths, and a younger man wears a red-and-white checked scarf. Two women beside them have their hands clasped, and a faint banner with Hindi text is visible at the top left. The setting appears to be a pilgrim-area event at the Kumbh Mela. No clearly identifiable a person is visible among the people shown, so no appearance-based candidate is claimed.2013-02-10February 10 20132013-02-10A photograph inside an orange-walled hall with a golden ornate throne-like seat and a gold om-topped kalasha-style finial on a pole at right. A priest in white dhoti with gold border and a rudraksha mala, bare-chested, stands at right holding a brass vessel and extending his hand toward devotees. Several devotees line up at left: a man in a brown vest over a pink shirt with hands folded, women in red and patterned shawls, a boy in a brown knitted sweater, and a person in a black hooded top in the centre. A green mat covers the floor and white cloth hangs in the background. Nobody in the scene is clearly identifiable as the a person.2013-02-07February 11 20132013-02-11A photograph of a crowded indoor stage event with a red backdrop and a large gold-decorated structure at the left edge. A man seated at the lower left wears an orange robe, a rudraksha-style gold beaded necklace and long dark hair, and extends his hands toward a small object held by a girl in a blue top. Around them, devotees in red and orange robes with gold and bead necklaces stand close, including a shaved-headed young man in orange at right and a young man with a tall dark topknot at upper left. Women in pink and blue saris and children in green and blue stand among the crowd, and a woman in a pink headscarf is at center. Photo credit overlay in white text appears at the lower right. The scene resembles a darshan or blessing moment at a festival camp.2016-04-26May 01 20162016-05-01May 06 20162016-05-06Evening meal service in a tented pavilion with a red-and-white striped wall and marigold garlands. Along a long row of brass thalis, a man in a pink kurta leans forward serving food, while a woman in a cream sari with folded hands stands at the left in front of him. Several people in saffron and orange clothing sit at the table, including a figure in a saffron turban with long dark hair in the foreground, and a bald elderly man in orange at right. Steel tumblers, water bottles and plates line the tables; a plastic sheet and a few onlookers stand behind.2016-05-06February 10 20132013-02-10Crowded devotional gathering in a tent with orange walls. A bald, white-haired priest in white dhoti and shawl, wearing a white tilak on his forehead and a rudraksha mala, reaches into a basket of green leaves on a white-covered table, with a gold-framed altar behind. Several devotees crowd close, including a woman in a red shawl, a woman in a blue top with a braided ponytail, and a man in a dark jacket. A loudspeaker stands at the back and a small flag hangs on the right. A woman in a patterned shawl and a man in a light pink turban are also visible. Overall the scene shows a puja offering with a basket of leaves and marigolds.2013-02-11February 07 20132013-02-07