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September 14 20152015-09-14September 14 20152015-09-14September 14 20152015-09-14Outdoor scene at the Simhastha Kumbh Mela grounds on an overcast day. A saffron flag with a smiling portrait of a bald, orange-robed man hangs from a tall wooden post topped with trident-like crossbars. Several men stand on gravel: one in white dhoti with bare chest and garland, one in white with an orange wrap and garland, a seated man in an orange-red dhoti with orange turban and garland, and a bald man in orange robes with a garland on the right holding a folded red cloth. A colorful canopy umbrella and a decorated palanquin-like cart with a red-and-blue fringed canopy stand behind, with parked white cars and a banner nearby.2015-09-14September 14 20152015-09-14September 14 20152015-09-14Outdoor scene on a gravel lot beside parked cars and utility poles under an overcast sky. A man in a red-orange turban and matching orange-red robe sits on a red plastic chair with orange sandals, hands joined in greeting, with a gold pendant and beaded necklace. Behind him a helper in white dhoti holds a red, yellow and blue canopy umbrella with tassels. To the left a shaven-headed man in orange-red robe and orange shoulder bag stands near a second robed figure. On the right a man in white kurta with a red-orange shawl and garland stands with hands folded. A tall ornate bronze lamp-post stands in the centre, and behind it a decorated wooden ratha/chariot with colourful embroidered hangings and a red flag bearing a portrait of a smiling man in orange headwear. A few people are present in the scene.2015-09-14Outdoor photo on a dusty open ground at a festival camp, with red flags, corrugated fencing and a tent behind. A saffron-robed man with long hair and a rudraksha mala stands at centre, raising one hand, while a yellow-and-gold ceremonial parasol is held over a group. Around him, several men in white dhotis with gold-bordered shawls and beaded garlands face him, and a woman in a red sari and a woman in white stand nearby. Personnel with lanyards are visible behind.2016-04-26March 01 20162016-03-01November 20 20062006-11-20November 12 20082008-11-12Outdoor procession scene with devotees in ceremonial dress. In the foreground, a man in an orange saffron sannyasi garment with a gold-bordered drape and a rudraksha mala holds a tall gold ceremonial staff, with white vibhuti-style tilak on his forehead. Beside him, a bald man in white dhoti and shawl with gold borders holds another gold staff topped by a large embroidered umbrella-like canopy in red, orange and yellow floral design. Behind them, more white-clad men with sacred marks stand, and a golden trident is visible above the crowd. A man in a teal jacket and red-and-white checked scarf stands with arms crossed at right. The setting is an open courtyard with palm fronds and hanging decorations. Visible people count is about six to eight.2012-01-01