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A photograph of a ceremonial exchange at an outdoor-style pavilion with a dark backdrop and purple stage lighting. In the centre, a person in orange robes with long dark hair in a bun gently holds the face of a bearded man in orange robes and a rudraksha mala. On the left, a bald man in rust-red robes with a gold-bordered dhoti holds a microphone. Beside him, a man in a rust-red turban and gold-bordered dhoti stands with bead garlands. On the right, a bearded older man in orange robes wears a large ornate gold necklace and holds a tilak on his forehead; behind him, silver ornamental canopies and red and pink cloth hangings are visible. Several people in pale pink and orange clothing stand in the background, and a plain white and red carpet covers the floor.

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A photograph of a crowded sadhu gathering at an outdoor Kumbh Mela setting with a dark backdrop and warm lighting. A bald man with glasses and a rudraksha mala, wearing a rust-red dhoti with gold border, leans in holding a black microphone toward a man in an orange-red turban, gold-bordered rust-red dhoti, and a large gold pendant on a beaded necklace who points forward. To the right, a bearded man with hair tied back wears an orange kurta and rudraksha mala. Other saffron-clad sadhus and devotees stand behind, with a decorated altar and flags at upper right.2015-09-14January 03 20162016-01-03Night photo at a religious gathering. A bald man in an orange-saffron robe bends forward with palms pressed together, offering respect to a smiling man in a deep maroon turban and maroon-and-gold dress with layered gold and beaded necklaces, bangles and palms joined in anjali. A young man in white with a tilak stands at left; saffron-robed attendants and onlookers surround them in front of an ornate silver and gold shrine canopy with garlands. Swamiji (probable): the smiling man in the maroon turban and gold-layered necklaces receiving the greeting, shown in an honoured position at the centre.2015-09-14October 18 20152015-10-18A photograph of a crowded indoor gathering in a tent-like setting with gold and orange drapes behind. In the centre, a smiling man in a maroon-and-gold robe with a maroon turban, rudraksha mala and a large gold pendant claps his hands while facing a man in orange robes with a rudraksha mala and a red flower garland. To the right, a shaved-headed man in a maroon robe with a white forehead mark and beads stands smiling, and another shaved-headed man in orange robes is on the left. Several other saffron-clad sadhus and attendants stand around. a person cues: the centre figure in the maroon-and-gold robe and turban wears a rudraksha mala and gold pendant, but identity remains uncertain from appearance.2015-09-10 +1 copiesSeptember 14 20152015-09-14 +1 copiesIndoor event in a hall with a white floor runner and overhead lights. On the right, a seated man with long grey hair and beard, wearing orange robes, a yellow forehead marking and a dark rudraksha mala, sits on an orange cushioned throne-like seat. Before him, a man in orange kneels. Two men in maroon turbans and maroon-and-gold robes stand left, one with a gold armband and beaded necklace, the other gesturing toward the seated figure. Behind them, devotees in white and orange clothing stand and sit. A colourful painted pillar and a framed picture appear on the walls.2015-10-18July 13 20152015-07-13A photograph of saffron-robed sadhus gathered under an orange tent canopy. In the foreground a bald man in an orange shawl with a yellow tilak on his forehead faces a figure in a maroon turban with a golden ornament, wearing a dark maroon robe, a heavy gold multi-strand necklace with a large pendant, gold bangles and rings, and smiling. Behind them a bearded man with a white beard and a sadhu with matted hair and yellow tilak stand among others, one holding an offering. A young man in a pink shirt stands at left. The maroon-turbaned figure has distinctive long gold necklace and turban cues, so the appearance is a person candidate in conversation with devotees; the scene shows exchange and blessing among sadhus at a camp.2016-05-11Photograph inside a decorated tent at the Kumbh Mela. A person in an orange-red turban, orange-gold garments and a large rudraksha-style necklace sits on a raised seat holding a gold ornamental object and reaching toward a red shawl draped over an elderly bearded sadhu in orange robes holding an umbrella. A second man in white and gold stands nearby with a red shawl, and a bald man in orange with rudraksha bracelets sits at left holding folded cash. Behind them is an ornate silver and gold throne-like shrine with a deity murti and a canopy of colourful cloth. Appearance-based label: a person, seated and honouring the sadhu.2015-09-11January 03 20162016-01-03A photograph inside a tent-like pavilion with a red and orange fabric canopy. In the foreground, a figure with a red-orange turban, bare-shouldered and wearing a long gold bead necklace and gold armlet, leans forward offering something to a bearded man in orange robes and a rudraksha mala who holds a small dark object in both hands and smiles. Behind them, other figures in orange and pink robes stand near an ornate silver throne-like seat with decorative silver finials. A man in white is partly visible at the left edge. Several people are visible, and the scene suggests a ritual offering or blessing.2015-09-14