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A large crowd of seated devotees fills an orange-draped tent with green matting at a Kumbh Mela camp. Women in saris and shawls in yellow, peach, blue and pink sit at the front, many with bindi and red sindoor; a woman in a pink outfit holds a small child. Men in white kurtas and dhotis, some wearing saffron stoles, sit behind them. Banners hang on the orange walls and a decorated ceremonial display appears at the top right. Some people are standing near the back, and a seated figure in saffron and ochre garments sits in the upper center. Visible printed banners carry Hindi and English text.

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February 14 20132013-02-14A large seated audience of women and men sits on a green mat inside an orange-draped tent, listening attentively at a satsang. Many women wear red, yellow, pink and patterned saris with red bangles, and several older men wear white, cream and saffron-toned clothing. A tripod-mounted video camera stands at left, recording the gathering, and orange banners hang on the tent walls behind them. A saffron-robed figure with a white beard sits among the audience at right. Several people in the rear are seated on chairs.2013-02-12A large crowd of devotees sits seated on green carpeting inside a tent, many watching toward the front. Men wear white kurta-pajamas and vests, some with pink and white turbans; women wear orange, yellow and red saris with some in head covering. An elderly sadhu in the centre wears a saffron-orange robe, a saffron turban and a white beard. Behind them, orange and purple fabric drapes and a panel of posters line the tent wall. Hundreds of onlookers stand in the background. The page is a satsang gathering, but the image shows seated attendees with no visible a person candidate.2013-02-11A large outdoor satsang tent with orange walls and a white canopy, seated devotees on green mats facing a raised area at the back. A man in a red-orange robe stands near the centre back, flanked by a few people in white clothing. Many men and women sit cross-legged in front, several wearing red sweaters, dark jackets and white dhotis, a woman in an orange sari, and others in shawls. A video camera on a tripod films the gathering at left, and a framed photograph hangs on a pole at the back. Banners with printed text and decorative tapestry hangings decorate the tent walls, and rows of red plastic chairs stand at right.2013-02-08February 12 20132013-02-12A crowd of men sits cross-legged on green flooring inside a large orange-draped tent at a Kumbh Mela camp. In the foreground a man in a white kurta and black shawl sits facing forward, and a seated man in an orange shawl with printed motifs kneels at left. Several older men wear white kurtas, one with a grey beard and another with a red cloth and vibhuti marks on the forehead. Behind them hang posters of deities and ritual scenes, and a decorated kalasha-style ornament hangs from the upper right. No individual is clearly identifiable as a person from appearance, so no candidate is marked.2013-02-14A crowded satsang in a tent with orange fabric walls and a green floor. Many people are seated on the floor in the foreground, mostly women wearing headscarves and saris in red, orange, pink, and blue, with bangles on their wrists. Standing devotees fill the background, including a man in a white dhoti and a few older men in sweaters and shawls. A woman in a white sari with a red border stands at the left. No figure in the scene can be confidently identified as a person, so the candidate status is unsure.2013-02-08February 08 20132013-02-08A large tent interior at a religious gathering with a green floor covering, where many seated devotees sit cross-legged in rows. In the foreground a woman in a light blue patterned shawl and a woman in an orange headscarf and orange blouse sit with palms extended downward, appearing to meditate or receive energy, with a striped red-and-purple mat laid before them. Behind them a man in a grey shirt and a white-kurta man sit among others. An older man at right wears an orange cap, orange-yellow dhoti and a white shawl. A table with books and white cloth stands at left, a woman in white and orange garments nearby, and posters hang on the tent wall at top right. Orange tent fabric frames the scene.2013-02-15A large crowd of seated devotees fills an orange-canopied tent with green matting. In the foreground, women in colourful saris and headscarves, including blue, yellow and green patterned cloth, sit cross-legged with plastic bags of items beside them. Men in white shirts, vests and cardigans sit among them on the right. Several people in white and saffron robes stand near a white-draped table at the back of the tent, and a video camera on a tripod is set up at the left edge. Banners hang from the tent poles.2013-02-14A seated crowd of devotees on a green mat inside an orange-walled tent, watching a satsang. In the foreground, women wear red, orange and pink headscarves and saris, one in a multicoloured patterned shawl. Men in white kurtas and dark jackets sit further back, and a few people sit on red chairs against the orange wall. Two video cameras on tripods, a yellow flag and a white canopy are visible at the edges.2013-02-08A photograph of a seated congregation on a green and striped mat inside a tent-like hall with orange walls and white cloth overhead. Rows of women in saris and headscarves in pink, yellow floral, blue, red and orange dress sit in front, with a young girl in an orange top and a boy in a blue jacket and dark cap at the front. Behind them, men in white kurtas and dark jackets sit, and a few figures in saffron and white stand near a stage area. Hanging posters and photo panels decorate the walls.2013-02-14