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Indoor festival scene under an orange-and-white tent at a Kumbh Mela camp. In the foreground, a figure in a maroon turban and maroon wrap, wearing heavy gold necklaces and gold armlets, walks beside a bearded sadhu in a pale saffron turban and robe, holding a wooden staff and wearing rudraksha malas. Behind them, several men in orange and saffron robes stand or walk among low wooden tables set with marigold garlands and offering trays. Other seated figures in red and orange robes sit along the left.

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A photograph taken inside an orange-draped tent at an evening sadhu gathering. In the foreground a woman in a maroon turban, maroon sari with gold border, heavy gold necklace and gold bangles walks forward smiling. Beside her an elderly bearded sadhu in a peach-toned wrap, orange tilak and layered rudraksha and black beaded malas holds a silver-handled staff. Behind them several saffron-robed men stand and walk, and a few seated men sit at low wooden tables with marigold offerings on silver trays. Orange and white canopy fabric lines the tent.2016-05-11Several saffron-clad sadhus gather inside an orange-and-white tent at night. In the centre, a smiling figure in a maroon turban and dark-red wrap wears a heavy gold necklace and multiple gold bangles, hands folded. Beside him, an elderly sadhu with a long white beard and grey turban in peach robes holds a staff and a mala of dark rudraksha beads. Behind them younger men in orange and red stand near low wooden tables holding marigold garlands and steel plates. A red-clad attendant with a long silver staff is at the right edge.2016-05-11Photo of a procession inside an orange-draped tent at a sadhu gathering. In the foreground a smiling woman in a brown turban with a crescent ornament wears heavy gold necklaces, bangles and brown silk clothing, her hands pressed together in greeting. Beside her an elderly bearded sadhu in peach-saffron robes and a matching turban holds a long wooden staff and a rudraksha mala, eyes lowered. To the right a younger man in a red and orange turban and red shawl walks alongside. Behind them, other saffron-clad sadhus and attendants move through the tent, with seated devotees, flower garlands and offering trays at the lower left.2016-05-11Evening procession under an orange-and-white tent with hanging lights. In the centre, a bearded sadhu in saffron robes and a saffron turban holds a wooden staff and wears a long rudraksha mala, with red tilak on his forehead. To his left, a figure in a maroon turban with a gold crest and a heavy gold necklace stands with hands folded and smiles. Behind them, several men in orange and saffron robes and turbans walk, some wearing gold necklaces, and a bare-chested man with a topknot and glasses stands at the right edge in orange clothing with a rudraksha mala. Partially visible camera equipment is at lower left.2016-05-11A photograph inside an orange-and-white tent at a festival camp, with people in saffron and orange robes. In the foreground, a smiling person in a maroon-brown turban with a gold crown-like ornament wears layered gold necklaces, gold armbands and a maroon wrap, hands pressed together. Beside them, an elderly bearded sadhu in orange robes, orange turban and a rudraksha mala holds a tall wooden staff. Behind them, younger men in orange and a man in a bright red shawl stand near trays of yellow marigold flowers and steel plates. Seated people in orange wear sandalwood tilaks.2016-05-11May 11 20162016-05-11A photograph taken in a large orange-canopied tent at night, with bright lights overhead. A man in a maroon turban topped with a golden crest, wearing a heavy gold multi-strand necklace, a gold armband and a maroon garment, walks forward smiling. Beside him an older bearded sadhu in saffron robes, a saffron turban with vibhuti on his forehead, and a long rudraksha mala holds a staff. Other robed sadhus in orange and red stand behind, and on the left seated devotees sit at low tables with yellow marigold garlands and offering trays. Several figures are visible in the background.2016-05-11Photograph of a festival procession in a tented camp at night, lit by warm lamps. Center-left, a smiling person in a deep red turban with a gold crescent ornament wears a red-brown wrap and a heavy gold multi-strand necklace, with gold bangles and rings, and gestures with the right hand. Beside them on the right, a bearded elder in a pale saffron-orange robe and turban holds a silver-topped staff and wears a long dark rudraksha mala. Surrounding sadhus in orange robes and a man holding a white ceremonial staff fill the background under white and red tent canopies.2016-05-11Evening photograph under a white tent lined with orange fabric and strings of red lights. In the centre, a smiling figure in a deep red-maroon turban with a gold crescent ornament and a heavy gold necklace of beads and pendant wears a maroon cloth draped over one shoulder; this person is a person candidate by the distinctive crown and ornate gold adornments. To the right, an elderly bearded sadhu in pale peach-orange robes and matching turban holds a staff and rudraksha mala with hands clasped. Around them, several saffron-robed devotees and ascetics walk through the crowded tent, some carrying bottles and wearing orange and red garments and malas.2016-05-11May 11 20162016-05-11May 11 20162016-05-11A crowded indoor tent scene with saffron and orange-clad sadhus and devotees. In the centre, a woman in a deep red turban topped with a gold crescent ornament and a heavy gold necklace and bangles wears a red-brown sari and smiles. Beside her, a bearded elderly sadhu in a pale peach-orange robe and turban holds a wooden staff and a rudraksha mala, with red tilak on his forehead. A younger man in red-and-gold garments with a gold chain stands at right, and more people in orange, red and white fill the background. A white canvas roof with red drapery overhead.2016-05-11