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A photograph of a festive gathering under an orange-and-white striped tent. In the centre, a figure with long dark hair wears a maroon turban topped with a gold crescent ornament, a maroon shawl, layered gold necklaces, large gold earrings and gold armbands, and stands with palms pressed together in namaste while smiling. Several saffron-robed sadhus surround the figure, including a bald man on the left gesturing with his hand, an older man in orange with a rudraksha mala, and robed men in maroon and saffron with gold necklaces on the right. Bright lights and a photographer appear in the background.

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May 11 20162016-05-11Evening photo inside an orange-and-white canopy tent at a festival camp, with string lights and distant figures in orange behind. In the foreground, a smiling person with long dark hair wears a deep red-maroon turban topped with a gold crescent ornament, a red-maroon shawl, layered gold necklaces, gold bangles and an armband, and presses palms together in namaste. Around them, saffron-robed sadhus sit and stand, including an elderly bearded man with white beard and orange tilak at left, a bald man in saffron at center-left holding a phone, and a man in orange with rudraksha malas standing behind. A younger man at right in red-maroon with gold necklaces smiles.2016-05-11A photograph of a festival or procession scene under an orange and white tent. In the centre, a figure in a maroon-red turban topped with a golden crescent ornament, wearing heavy gold necklaces, gold bangles on the arms and a maroon shawl, stands with palms pressed together in namaste and a broad smile. a person by appearance cues: crescent-topped turban and layered gold ornaments. Behind on the right, a man with long hair in a white dhoti and gold garlands holds a silver staff, and another man in saffron-orange robes with gold beaded mala stands beside him. On the left edge, a person with a grey head wears an orange cloth over the shoulder.2016-05-11A festive crowd of saffron-robed sadhus inside a tent with orange and white striped canvas and hanging lights. On the right, a smiling person in a deep red turban topped with a gold crescent ornament, red shawl, heavy gold necklaces and bangles stands with palms pressed together in namaste. Next to them, a bespectacled, shaven-headed man in red-brown robes wears a rudraksha mala and gold chains. To the left, an older shaven-headed man in orange robes with rudraksha malas and a long-haired bearded man in orange also appear, with hands folded in greeting. The gathering suggests a welcoming or darshan moment.2016-05-11Outdoor evening scene under a white canopy at a Kumbh-style gathering. A central figure wearing a deep red turban topped with a gold crescent ornament, a red garment, layered gold necklaces, a gold waist chain and multiple gold bangles presses palms together in greeting and smiles broadly. Several robed devotees in saffron and orange stand around; one older man in orange kneels with palms joined at the left, another in pink shirt holds a folded shawl with a striped tiger-print fabric. A bald man in red-brown robes with a garland smiles at right. Lights glow in the background. The central figure's appearance does not clearly match the probable identity, so the role is described only as a devotee-like greeter.2016-05-11Photograph of a festive outdoor camp scene at night under a white tent canopy with red and orange fabric backdrop and string lights. A figure in a red-orange turban with a gold crescent ornament and heavy gold necklaces and bangles stands with palms pressed together in namaste, smiling. Beside him a bearded sadhu with orange ash marks on his forehead and long matted hair wears orange robes, and a woman in an orange headscarf and saffron robes gestures with her hand. Other saffron-robed sadhus and a young man in orange stand nearby, with a crowd visible at the edges.2016-05-11A photo taken inside a large tent at night under warm lighting. A central figure with long dark dreadlocked hair wears a red turban with a crescent ornament, a red-brown robe, layered gold necklaces, gold armbands and bangles, and holds his palms together in anjali greeting while smiling. Beside him on the left stands a bald man in rust-red robes with glasses, a dark rudraksha mala and a heavy gold necklace. Other saffron-clad sadhus and devotees in orange and white stand in the background, and a man in orange holds a saffron stole. Several people seated at the lower right also join palms in greeting.2016-05-11May 11 20162016-05-11May 11 20162016-05-11A photograph of a lively exchange at an outdoor-style tent with pink-red lighting. On the left, a bearded man in an orange saffron robe with glasses and a bald man in a white garment stand near him. Centre right, a smiling figure wears a deep red turban topped with a golden crescent ornament, layered heavy gold necklaces, gold armlets and bangles, and a red-brown shawl, and clasps the hand of the saffron-robed man. Behind them, other sadhus in red and orange robes stand, and a person at the far right wears glasses and smiles. A gold-staffed rod is visible at right.2016-05-11Warmly lit photograph of a handshake at an evening gathering under a white tent with red walls. On the right, a smiling figure wears a red turban topped with a gold crescent ornament, a heavy gold multi-strand necklace, gold armbands and bangles, and a red-orange wrap, and holds a metal staff. Facing him, a bespectacled bearded man in a saffron-orange shawl clasps his hand. Around them stand men in white kurtas, a red-clad man with hands folded, and a shaved-headed man in white with a red bead mala. Several attendants are visible in the background.2016-05-11May 11 20162016-05-11 +1 copies