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A photograph of a crowded ritual pavilion with red carpeting and a gold-carved throne-style seat in the foreground. A man with long swept-back dark hair, a saffron-orange turban, a rudraksha-style beaded necklace and an orange shawl sits on a maroon velvet seat, receiving offerings. Beside him, a young girl in white leans forward to present something, and women and young people in orange saris and orange clothing stand nearby. Garlands, colourful tiered umbrellas, and a display of decorated deity figures appear in the background. The man is a person by appearance cues, shown seated and receiving a devotee's offering.

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April 24 20162016-04-24April 24 20162016-04-24A photograph of a ceremonial gathering at a temple-like pavilion decorated in red and gold. In the left foreground, a seated figure wears an orange turban, a gold-and-beaded neck ornament, and an orange-saffron wrap, and holds out a red fruit or offering; the figure is presented as a person by a turban and ornate saffron clothing, with a rudraksha-style necklace, though the view is partial. Around him, several devotees in orange and red robes, malas and white-and-red marks stand close, some offering red fruit. A man in a blue striped shirt and white trousers bends forward, hands pressed together. Gold ornamental seating and a tray with money notes sit at the lower edge, and a red-and-orange backdrop fills the background.2016-04-24April 24 20162016-04-24A crowded indoor temple-style hall with red floor and ornate golden decorations, including a large golden throne-like seat with a carved backrest on the left. A man with long dark hair, wearing a saffron-orange robe and a beaded rudraksha-style necklace, sits on a red cushioned seat beside the throne, holding items in his hands while a group sits and kneels around him. A shaved-headed man in an orange garment with a sacred thread sits with his back to the camera. Several devotees in saffron, yellow, and white clothing, and men in white kurtas and caps, gather closely around the seated group. Colourful tasselled hangings and decorated pillars frame the scene, with pink and purple stage lights and a sound speaker visible in the background.2016-04-25April 24 20162016-04-24Photo inside a decorated tent at a Kumbh Mela camp with gold-and-green ornate decorations and colorful umbrellas overhead. A man in an orange turban and orange robe sits on a large gilded throne with a golden backrest, bare-chested with yellow sandal marks on his arms and shoulders, wearing a beaded ceremonial necklace and bracelets, and receiving offerings from a seated devotee in a pink shirt who holds a small gold plate. Around him, women in red and gold saris with beaded necklaces and a bald man in an orange robe with rudraksha beads stand nearby, and a woman in a pink headscarf is visible at right. a person appears as the seated figure on the throne, with the orange turban and beaded necklace as the distinguishing cues.2016-04-24April 24 20162016-04-24Inside a decorated temple pavilion, a man with long dark hair and an orange-red turban sits on an ornate golden throne with a red velvet cushion. He wears a rudraksha-style necklace and ceremonial gold garlands, and a devotee bows in the foreground. Around him, women in maroon and orange saris and devotees in saffron stand offering fruit and flowers, while a large deity murti with a trident-like staff and colourful tassels hangs behind. Brass lamps and a kalasha sit on the red floor, and bright paper lanterns hang overhead.2016-04-24April 24 20162016-04-24A photograph inside a decorated festival pavilion with red carpet and umbrellas. A man in an orange-saffron turban, long swept hair, gold-toned ornate necklace and orange-saffron cloth sits on the left, appearing to share a ritual exchange with a seated woman in white and red who holds a small plate. Around them, several women in deep red saris with beaded necklaces and a man in a pink shirt stand or kneel; men in saffron-orange robes with long hair sit at right. Shelves of small items and golden decorations line the background.2016-04-24A seated man in orange robes with a saffron turban, long dark hair, a rudraksha-style beaded mala and a thick ceremonial gold necklace sits on an ornate golden throne with a deep maroon cushion, holding up a red fruit, apparently passing offerings to women. Around him, several women in orange and red saris, gold necklaces and jasmine-adorned hair kneel or stand closely, one woman in a white blouse with a red shawl and a white forehead mark sits before him. A woman in a bright green sari and a man in orange shawl sit to the right, with more red fruit visible in hands. Background shows brass lamps, golden deity ornaments and a red carpet. Appearance-based identification is probable: the seated man's orange turban, long hair, beaded mala and ceremonial necklace are consistent with a person as the presiding figure.2016-04-24