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Crowded ceremonial scene at the Kumbh Mela camp with saffron-robed sadhus in orange and maroon garments. Two elderly bearded sadhus in orange robes stand at right, one holding a small object, while a bare-chested man in white dhoti with gold borders and a red-tinted body stands centre, with another man in orange cloth beside him. A drum is visible behind the figures, and seated devotees in the foreground wear white and dark clothing on colourful striped mats. Orange banners and fabric hang in the background.

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August 26th 20152015-08-26Bright, hazy outdoor pavilion scene at a Kumbh gathering. In the foreground a crowd of seated men and women in white and cream clothing, several wearing white caps and turbans, watch the stage. On the left a gilded throne-like seat with gold trim stands beside saffron and orange ceremonial flags on poles and a brass oil lamp. Several sadhus in orange and saffron robes, one in an orange turban, stand near the center; one holds a green embroidered cloth bag. Men in white dhotis with gold-bordered shawls and rudraksha-style beads stand nearby, while a boy in a plaid shirt watches on the right. Copyright and source text overlays appear on the photo.2015-09-12November 17 20172017-11-17September 11 20152015-09-11A photograph of a large outdoor gathering at the Simhastha Kumbh Mela where many people are seated and standing on a striped mat. In the foreground, many seated sadhus wear saffron and orange robes and turbans, with water bottles and steel plates before them. Standing figures in saffron, orange and white clothing move through the centre; one bald man in a dark brown dhoti and shawl stands near a large drum, while a man in white kurta and dark shawl stands at right. Tall brass lamp stands, with oil lamps, are at left beneath blue tarpaulin. Partial figures appear at the edges.2015-09-14 +1 copiesMay 04 20172017-05-04A photograph of a group of drummers performing at an outdoor ceremony under a white canopy. In the foreground, a young man in saffron-orange dhoti and shawl with long swept-back hair, rudraksha mala and a ceremonial rope necklace plays a drum with sticks. Beside him, a man in orange clothing plays a drum with a long wooden rod, with a matching orange-clad drummer behind. On the right, a bare-chested young man in a white dhoti with gold border and rudraksha mala plays a drum, with yellow tilak marks on foreheads. Several women in saffron and blue saris stand behind with hands joined, and a man in a white shirt watches at upper left.2016-07-02November 05 20132013-11-05A procession walks along a red carpet on a pale paved ground in front of a open-sided pavilion with palm trees behind. At the centre, a bearded elder with long white hair wears a saffron-orange robe and a white and red flower garland, walking barefoot. Beside him a man in a brown-orange robe with a gold-bordered cloth and a rudraksha mala carries a long staff. Around them, saffron-clad men and youths in orange robes and white forehead markings carry drums and walk with hands folded, while a man at right holds a long brass horn. Two saffron and gold banners with emblems rise above the group, and a white and gold ceremonial umbrella is held aloft. The scene reads as a ritual procession.2013-11-05January 13 20152015-01-13A crowded outdoor pandal filled with hazy light and smoke. A line of robed men stands on a raised platform: at center a figure wears a red-brown robe, red turban and a long beaded necklace; beside him men in saffron-orange robes stand with hands folded. On the left a bare-chested older man with long grey hair, white beard and rudraksha malas stands near a man in white dhoti and orange shawl. On the right a man in white clothing and a white head wrap stands with others in white. A photographer's camera stands at the top right. Yellow-clad figures and orange cloth are visible in the foreground.2015-01-13A procession moves down a carpeted hall lined with onlookers in white and green clothing. In the centre, a young man in orange dhoti and bare chest, with white tilak on his forehead and a rudraksha mala, carries a brass tray holding flowers and two lit brass lamps. Behind him, a figure in a red turban and orange garments wears a long floral garland and raises a hand in greeting. A man with a shaved head and a child in orange follow, and a drummer in orange sits to the right. A tall red and gold ceremonial banner on a pole leads the group. Several people in white dhoti and shirt stand along the edges.2016-09-26 +1 copies